Red, White and Blue Mimosas at SugarJam The Southern Kitchen
Kick off the celebration with Southern-inspired brunch and a Red, White and Blue Mimosa Flight this July 4. For $32.99, SugarJam The Southern Kitchen will be offering this festive flight filled with unique flavors including lychee with vodka, cherry with rum, and blue curaçao with lemonade and tequila. For some party prep, SugarJam will also have a limited quantity of apple and cherry pies, the perfect patriotic dessert.
1511 N. Hayden Rd., Scottsdale, 480-565-7320, sjsouthernkitchen.com
Classic Cars and Poolside Cocktails at Gila River Resorts & Casinos
This Saturday, July 5, continue the Fourth of July festivities with an afternoon by the pool, plus private cabanas, poolside service and an exclusive look at some of Barrett-Jackson Auction Company’s rarest cars. From noon to 3 p.m., day-pass holders and resort guests can enjoy a DJ set, poolside drinks and vintage cars. The collaboration will be a one-of-a-kind Fourth of July celebration as Barrett-Jackson takes over Gila River’s adults-only Oasis Pool. Purchase a day pass for $50 or unlock the Stay & Play Summer Resort Special by booking a staycation for the long weekend at Gila River Resorts & Casinos.
5040 Wild Horse Pass Blvd., Chandler, 800-946-4452, playatgila.com
A Country and Cleopatra Celebration at Caesars Republic Scottsdale
For a vibrant Independence Day celebration, attend the Cleopatra Pool Party at Caesars Republic Scottsdale. Alongside the jaw-dropping backdrop of the North Valley’s stunning mountainous landscape, Caesars Republic is offering two lively ways to celebrate the holiday. From noon to 6 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, the Cleopatra Pool Party boasts a curated DJ set, cocktails and luxurious cabanas. For a night-time vibe, attend the Neon Rodeo Night Swim from 6 to 10 p.m. on Saturday to keep the good times rolling with energetic music and a full bar. Resort guests 21 and over have free access to the festivities, while day passes start at $35 for non-guests.
4747 N. Goldwater Blvd., Scottsdale, 480-903-4747, caesarsrepublicscottsdale.com
Celebrate Together at WestWorld of Scottsdale
WestWorld of Scottsdale is offering air-conditioned activities for all ages this Fourth of July. The celebration begins at 5 p.m. on Friday, and finishes off with a spectacular outdoor fireworks show at 9 p.m. The event includes mutton busting for kids, the second annual Water Balloon Championship, Bull Riding Rodeo, Parade of Heroes Walk and much more. Local vendors like Freedom Coffee, Arizona Law Enforcement Canine Association (ALECA) and Rolling Rack Boutique will be offering gratis goodies while supplies last in the Vendor Village.
16601 N Pima Rd, Scottsdale, 480-312-6802, scottsdale4th.com
A Moment for the Music at Desert Hearts Festival with Walter Productions
This holiday weekend (July 4-8), Desert Hearts Festival and Phoenix’s own Walter Productions are collaborating to offer a weekend of music in Coconino National Forest in Northern Arizona. Playa Ponderosa, a 75-acre private events venue within the world’s largest ponderosa pine forest just 30 minutes outside of Flagstaff, will provide the perfect serene scenery for a weekend of patriotic revelry in the woods. The partnership between Southern California music collective Desert Hearts and Walter Productions, known for its art cars and immersive installations, began more than a decade ago at Burning Man. The festival will feature performances by Anja Schneider, Nick Warren, Walker & Royce, VNSSA and dozens of other house and techno artists.
4535 Forest Service 9410 Rd., Flagstaff, desertheartsfestival.us
A Selection of Staycations Across Arizona
Extend the celebration with staycations around the state. On Saturday, July 5, Enchantment Resort in Sedona will offer live country music from special guest Kicked Out of Cottonwood, a hands-on line dancing lesson from local instructor Rose Ortiz-Unruh, a classic BBQ feast and samples of Charles Goodnight Whiskey. In Tucson, guests at The Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa can enjoy a live DJ, bites from Sabino’s, LALO Tequila samples and a swim-up movie with s’mores and popcorn on Friday, July 4 and Saturday, July 5. Closer to home, the JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa in Phoenix will host a family-friendly Fourth of July celebration that begins with a fireworks show on July 3 and continues with kid-friendly Independence Day programming and a fun day in the sun at the newly renovated AquaRidge WaterPark.
525 Boynton Canyon Rd., Sedona, 888-250-1699, enchantmentresort.com
3800 E. Sunrise Dr., Tucson, 520-742-6000, marriott.com
5350 E. Marriott Dr., Phoenix, 480-293-5000, jwdesertridge.com
