As the Fourth of July approaches, Maricopa's Copper Sky Regional Park gears up for The Great American 4th, promising festivities ample with food, music, and a spectacular firework display, set to begin at 7 p.m. on July 4, according to the City of Maricopa's official announcement. In anticipation of the high turnout, event goers are advised to prepurchase parking passes for $7, while on-the-day purchases cost $10, parking is a first-come-first-serve ordeal even with the prepurchase, and spaces often reach capacity quickly—hence making an early arrival is prudent.
To alleviate the potential parking mayhem, a free shuttle service starts at 5:30 p.m. from various pick-up points throughout Maricopa including Maricopa Elementary School, Maricopa High School, and City Hall with ADA service available; the shuttles have their last call at 9:30 p.m., ensuring attendees can focus on enjoying the event without the hassle of traffic snarls. A city-approved vendor-run beer garden, sponsored by Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino, offers attendees of legal age the added delight of a cold beverage while enjoying the live entertainment, with the mundanity of parking woes put aside, revel in an expanded event layout designed for ease of movement and safety.
The event caters to all ages, with a kids' zone installed with inflatable waterslides and a Teen Zone presented by Christ Church of the Valley, while adults may relish in a variety of food trucks satisfactory to every palate and vendors that span the scope of local entrepreneurship, Councilmember AnnaMarie Knorr's recommendation—bring portable chairs, blankets, comfortable clothing, sunscreen, and bug repellent, ensures a snug experience for your group amidst the jubilation, but advocates for early arrive to claim a prime grassy spot, as reported by the city's news release.
The night's culminating feature, a fireworks display starting at 9 p.m., guarantees to cap the celebration with a pyrotechnic flourish that aligns with the patriotic spirit of the day, so as the day wears on the anticipation for the night sky to burst with color grows, ensuring this year's Great American 4th offered by Haydon Companies and with Courtny Tyler State Farm as the supporting sponsor, stands as a testament to community gatherings and shared national pride. For a full event breakdown, attendees are encouraged to consult the published event map to navigate the range of activities, ensuring no stone is left unturned in participating in the day's full range of offerings.
