Page 30 July 2016 FOURTH IN FLAGSTAFF Head to the cool pines of Flagstaff for a weekend full of Fourth of July festivities. Enjoy the First Friday Art Walk on July 1. On July 2 and 3, listen to live music and peruse the work of nearly 100 artists at the 10th annual Fourth of July Art in the Park Show at Wheeler Park. Start your July Fourth at the Greater Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce’s 20th annual Fourth of July Parade around historic downtown Flagstaff, complete with more than 100 f loats. Later, head to the Continental Country Club for the Lights on the Lawn fireworks extravaganza. For more information, visit flagstaffarizona.org. July 1-4. The Independence Day celebration includes f ireworks, children’s activities and vintage airplane shows. The Spazmatics will entertain Freedom Fest goers on July 2, followed by Boogie Knights on July 3. Fireworks continue every Saturday though Labor Day. Concerts, vintage air shows and fireworks are complimentary for resort and dinner guests. Overnight packages and vacation packages start at $169 with a $50 resort credit. A portion of the proceeds benefits charities for military families. For more information, visit scottsdaleprincess.com. By Michelle Donati-Grayman If you are looking for a place to celebrate your freedom this Independence Day, look no further than these patriotic parties taking place across the state. TEMPE TOWN LAKE FESTIVAL The Kiwanis Club of Tempe will present its 65th annual Fireworks Spectacular at Tempe Beach Park. Revered as one of the best shows in the Valley, fireworks are choreographed to patriotic, pop and country music. A free inflatable village will be available for kids to enjoy. Guests can also visit a food court and beer garden. General admission is $5, but children 12 and under and anyone showing an active military ID is free. Presale tickets are available online and at Fry’s Food Stores. On-site ticket sales will stop when the park reaches capacity. For more information, visit tempe4th.com. WORLD’S OLDEST RODEO Prescott Frontier Days will host the 129th annual World’s Oldest Rodeo at the Prescott Rodeo Grounds from June 28-July 4. The rodeo features judged events (bareback, saddle, bronc and bull riding) and timed events (steer wrestling, tie-down and team roping, and barrel racing). On July 2, there will be a rodeo parade in downtown Prescott, with country music legend Tanya Tucker serving as the grand marshal. On July 4, Prescott’s annual Fourth of July celebration will take place at Mile High Middle School in downtown Prescott, featuring live music, a children’s play area with water slides and inflatables, food vendors and a fireworks display. Rodeo tickets are available starting at $20 per person. Admission to the Fourth of July celebration is $5 or $10 for unlimited use of attractions. For more information, visit worldsoldestrodeo.com or visit-prescott.com. FREEDOM FEST The AAA Five Diamond-rated Fairmont Scottsdale Princess will host its annual Fourth of July Freedom Fest Red, white and boom: Four fireworks shows for the Fourth Prescott’s annual rodeo is one of the city’s most anticipated events of the year.

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