Fourth of July in Sedona

-Some Firework Shows Have Been Canceled Due To Fire Danger-


Independence Day is almost upon us. The heat in Sedona may be intense but that doesn’t mean that you can’t enjoy the day. Below are some lists of events held in Sedona and the surrounding area. No matter where you choose to celebrate this historic day, make sure you wear sunblock and bring plenty of water


Sedona Wet Fest: The community pool will be hosting a family-focused event Enjoy lunch and music, a swimming pool and water slide fun all surrounded by the spectacular red rocks. This event is free of charge (food not included). The pool opens at 12 p.m. Just outside the pool gate, there will be food for sale and fun water games and toys meant to help you beat the heat.


Regular pool rules will be enforced. There will be no chewing gum, alcohol, or beverages of any kind in the pool area. A swimsuit is required. Swimming in t-shirts or other articles of clothing is not allowed. There will be no rough housing of any kind and swimmers must past a lifeguard-approved swimming test before entering the deep end. This event begins at noon. While this kind of family event might not be your ideal celebration, it begins early enough in the day that you can spend some of your 4th of July in Sedona with us and still have time to drive to a fireworks show at night.


Cottonwood is also hosting a family-focused event. Theirs will feature a water slide to help you beat the eat. There will also be food and inflatables. Don’t miss out on the watermelon eating contest! For more information, visit www.cottonwoodaz.gov.


Payson is hosting a flag raising, live cover music, and games such as sack races. There will also be a firework show beginning at 9pm, weather permitting. For more information, visit www.paysonrimcountry.com.


Flagstaff originally had fireworks planned for their indepence day celebration. However, due to fire danger, they will not be going off this year. There will still be lots to see and do. The town is expecting up to 20,000 people in attendance of their parade. The Lights on the Lawn event will involve live music, kids games, and plentiful food and drink. For more information, visit www.flagstaffarizona.org.


The historic town of Prescott will be hosting their event on the middle school field. There will be live music and food vendors. For the adults, there will be a beer garden. For the kids (or the more childlike adults), there will be a bounce house. The planned fireworks will not be happening, due to fire danger. For more information, visit www.prescott-az.gov.

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