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Independence Day Celebrations on US Route 89
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| by James Cowlin
 Got fireworks? Got parades? Well, there will be many to choose from along US Route 89 over the three-day 2011 Fourth of July weekend. Nearly every one of the 150 cities and towns on the highway have something planned. I've done some research and compiled the following list. There are a wide variety of choices from big city extravaganzas to small town parades and some special and unique western events. Please note that not all of the events listed are actually on July 4th so check the websites for dates, times and places.
Arizona
Tubac Old Fashioned 4th of July
Kids games, dunk tank, fire hose squirt down! Free hot dogs and watermelon.
Tucson 4th of July Celebration
View the "A" mountain fireworks display from the Tucson Convention Center parking lots including food vendors and a beer garden from 7 to 9 pm.
Florence Freedom Fest
Family Day events including a horseshoe tournament, "Fiery Salsa" challenge, Red, White and Blue Family Parade, and fireworks show.
Tempe 4th
An afternoon and evening of music and fireworks in Tempe Beach Park.
Phoenix Fabulous Fourth at Steele Indian School Park
To help celebrate Arizona's Centennial, the Freedom Wireless Fabulous Phoenix Fourth will feature the Arizona Centennial Classic Car exhibit, an homage to the state's historic ties to motor touring and cars. Families also can enjoy free kids inflatable rides, plenty of food and beverage vendors and the biggest ever fireworks display.
 Peoria All American Festival
Music, kids' events, hot dog eating contest, F-16 flyover and fireworks at the sports complex.
Wickenburg Fourth of July Celebration
July 3rd-vendors, entertainment, food, fireworks "Out Wickenburg Way."
Prescott Frontier Days
June 28-July 4-the world's oldest rodeo and other events including a parade, dances and a fine arts and crafts show.
Clarkdale's Old Fashioned Fourth of July
Activities start a 7 am with a pancake breakfast. The kid's parade at 9 am is very special and is followed by activities in the town park including music performed by the Clarkdale Community Band.
Cottonwood Fantastic Family Fourth of July
End your 4th of July celebration in the Verde Valley with a watermelon eating contest, patriotic salutes and the best pyrotechnic display in northern Arizona.
Sedona: Tlaquapaque Sizzling Summer Bash
July 2nd activities include music by local bands, an outdoor barbecue and a pie eating contest.
Williams:
July 1-3-Northern Arizona Barbeque Festival
Kicks off on Friday evening with lots barbecue and music. Watch the pros compete on Saturday and join the backyard competition on Sunday.
Hometown 4th of July Celebration
More barbecue, home-made ice cream, a parade and fireworks on US Route 89 (they call it Route 66, but we know better).
Flagstaff:
July 2-3-Hopi Festival of Arts & Culture
The Oldest Hopi Show in the World will bring artists, demonstrators, musicians, dancers, and cultural speakers to the Museum of Northern Arizona.
July 2-4-Art in the Park Fourth of July Show
Arts and crafts festival that features one-of-a-kind fine arts and crafts designed and shown by the exhibitors in Wheeler Park.
Grand Canyon Fourth of July
July 3rd-The Electric Light Night Parade in Tusayan will set into motion an evening filled with live music, dancing, great food and drink.
Page Fourth of July
Activities include watermelon eating contests, three legged races, Pet "Wet T-Shirt Contest", hotdogs and fireworks.
Utah
 Gunnison Hometown Patriots Day
July 1-2-Get an early start on Independence Day with two days of family fun.
Manti July 4th Celebration
A full day of events starting with ringing the bell at the American Legion, the Little Mr. and Miss Fashion Show, family events in the park and a parade.
Provo America's Freedom Festival
July 1-4-This is the big one with everything from a balloon fest to a grand parade and the Stadium of Fire on July 2nd.
Salt Lake City 4th of July Celebration
The annual 4th of July celebration will celebrate Independence Day in style with a kids' bike parade, booths and games, live music, and of course, the grand finale - FIREWORKS! As always it will be a patriotic neighborhood party on Salt Lake City's west-side.
Wyoming
Jackson Hole 4th of July Events
Start with a pancake breakfast, enjoy the Howdy, Pardners' Parade and, of course, fireworks.
Montana
Livingston Festival of the Arts
July 2-4-Presented by the Livingston Depot Center, the show features 100 skilled artists and crafts people and the famed and acclaimed pie booth.
 White Sulphur Springs July 4th Celebration
Enjoy the parade, arts & crafts bazaar on the lawn of the city hall and the Bella Via chalk art festival. Head to the rodeo grounds for the annual ranch rodeo. There are golf and horseshoe tournaments as well as a dog show and community barbecue. Watch the fireworks at Springs Park at dusk.
Great Falls Downtown 4th of July Parade
From clowns to antique cars you'll be well entertained. The parade starts with a gun salute, plus helicopter and mercy flight fly-overs. The local municipal band and combined high school bands provide patriotic music. Finish the day with fireworks along the west bank.
Choteau July 4th Celebration
July 2-4-Events include an arts and crafts festival, volunteer fire department's keg hockey, street dance, steak fry, rodeo and fireworks.
This is only a sampling so check your local listings if you can't make it one of these celebrations. Have a happy and safe 4th of July on US Route 89.
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