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Special Events - Glendale’s 4th of July Celebration at Glendale Community College

What could make the dog days of summer just a little bit better? Glendale’s Hometown Fourth of July! Especially with free admission and parking. This year’s event at Glendale Community College will be just as awesome as years past, with all the makings of that old-fashioned hometown Fourth of July picnic you remember from your childhood. Get fired up for July 4th fun! Celebrate America's birthday in style at Glendale's 4th of July Celebration at Glendale Community College with hot dogs, water slides, music and fireworks.

The fun starts with free swimming at the GCC pool beginning at 1 p.m. Gates open for the event at 6 p.m., with free admission and free parking. Entertainment on the APS Main Stage begins at 6 p.m., including a patriotic program and an F-16 flyover by a Luke Fighter Squadron, followed by musical entertainment. The awesome fireworks display is scheduled to begin at 8:40 p.m.

Entertainment for children will include a juggler on the kid’s stage. Parents can keep little ones cool and happy with an inflatable water slide, or other inflatable games that will be available for a small fee.

Bleacher seating is available inside the stadium, as well as acres of grass for blankets and lawn chairs throughout the college grounds and at Sahuaro Ranch Park. Coolers will be permitted inside the stadium, but subject to search upon entry. However, glass containers and alcohol are prohibited. Food and beverages will be available for purchase during the event, as well.

For more information, call the Special Events Hotline at 623-930-2299, or visit www.glendaleaz.com/events. Glendale’s 4th of July Celebration is sponsored by APS, KTVK News Channel 3, The Arizona Republic, Snapple AOX, Diamond Resorts, KOOL, KMLE and JAMZ.

Important Traffic Information

With around 40,000 people expected to attend the July 4th event, the traffic volume will be very heavy in the area.

Despite the storm drain installation project on 59th Avenue, there will be no traffic restrictions on July 4 along 59th Avenue. Construction equipment and barricades will be removed prior to the event to allow traffic to flow normally in and out of the event site that day.

The main street closure in place for the event will be on 63rd Avenue, between Olive Avenue and Mountain View Road, on Friday between noon and 10:30 p.m.

Residents and visitors are encouraged to plan ahead and arrive early.