It's that time of year again, time to celebrate what a great country we live in and how lucky we are to be an American. Let’s try and forget about the economy, and enjoy the freedom and independence that we all have just by living here. How do you spend your 4th of July? BarBQue with family and friends? Head over to watch the town parade? Grab the spouse, kids, blankets and cooler and have a picnic while waiting for the fireworks to start? Or just stay in the comfort and air conditioning of your home? What ever your plans are, don't forget to be safe and give thanks to the many privileges we have in this country. We also need to remember the men and women of our Armed Forces who cannot be here because they are fighting in a war far away, defending our country and keeping us safe. Let's all get our flags out and fly those red, white and blue stars and stripes with pride. Have a wonderful day from the Lil Boy Blu family!
Here is just of the events going on around this great U.S. of A:
BALTIMORE – All-day event starting at noon with entertainment at Inner Harbor Amphitheater located at Light and Pratt streets.
Fireworks: Inner Harbor. Watch from Federal Hill, Fell's Point, Canton and Rash Fiel. Or the Top of the World Trade Center ($5 adults, $4 seniors, $3 children
BOSTON – Annual concerts held July 3 and 4 on the Esplanade. Charles River between the Longfellow and Mass Ave., bridges on both the Boston and Cambridge sides of the river. The Oval is the area in front of the Hatch Shell. People and boats pack the area. Park opens at 9 a.m., concerts both days 8:30-10:30 p.m.
For more information: http://www.july4th.org/
CHICAGO – Taste of Chicago, June 25-July 5. Grant Park.
Event: More than 70 participating restaurants, plus live music. Open 11 a.m-9 p.m. (9:30 p.m., on July 3 & 4). The busiest day is always Saturday and with the Fourth falling on that day this year, it will be packed. With 6 million visitors, the Taste of
http://www.explorechicago.org/city/en/supporting_narrative/events___special_events/special_events/mose/mayor_s_office_of.html
LOS ANGELES – The biggest fireworks show is at the Rose Bowl but the biggest parties are at the beach. So take your pick. Or apply this knowledge: families go to the Rose Bowl – or for fireworks in Long Beach or Marina del Rey – and single partiers head for the beach.
The Rose Bowl: Concessions inside and outside the stadium beginning at 2 p.m. The Drum Corps International performs inside the stadium at 7; fireworks at 9 p.m. Parking: $15. Rose Bowl admission $13, $25 for preferred seats, kids under 7 free (no alcohol sold inside). Tailgate beforehand at "the backstop" outside of the Rose Bowl's signature entrance. This event attracts 25,000+ people.
http://www.rosebowlstadium.com/RoseBowl_Americafest.htm
PHILADELPHIA – Multi-day event, running from June 26-July 5, with concerts, two nights of fireworks, the Taste of Philadelphia (June 26-28, Penn Landing waterfront) and an Independence Day parade.
Independence Day Events: Independence Day ceremony, Independence Hall, 10 a.m,, (parade route is new this year beginning on Chestnut Street and ending on Market Street), the "ringing" of the Liberty Bell, 2 p.m., Party on the Parkway, Ben Franklin Parkway, 2-7 p.m. Fourth of July parade, Ben Franklin Parkway, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Fireworks: Cheryl Crow performs in what the city calls the largest free concert in America,, followed by fireworks. Benjamin Franklin Parkway, 8-11 p.m More information: http://www.americasbirthday.com/
AROUND ARIZONA
Cottonwood - Preshow activities for the 10th annual Independence Day Fireworks Extravaganza, which begins at 3:30 p.m. July 4 at Cottonwood Kids Park, includes plenty of fun for kids: water slides, giant inflatable rides, watermelon-eating contests and pie-eating contests. Settle in for a program of music, presentations and a patriotic salute by the VFW Color Guard at 7:45 p.m., followed by fireworks at 8:45.. 800 E. Cherry St. Free.
Details: 928-639-3200.
Flagstaff - The Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce's Fourth of July Parade, declared an "Arizona treasure" by former Gov. Janet Napolitano in 2005, begins at Beaver and Elm streets at 9 a.m. July 4 and winds along Beaver, Aspen and San Francisco streets.
In addition, there will be an "aerial display" of faux fireworks at Flagstaff Mall, U.S. 89 and Marketplace Drive in east Flagstaff, shortly after sundown. (They're not technically fireworks, but "they look like the real thing," said a staff member at the chamber of commerce.)
In addition, the Flagstaff Art in the Park craft fair (Wheeler Park, 212 W. Aspen Ave.) and the annual Hopi Festival of Arts and Culture (Museum of Northern Arizona, 3101 N. Fort Valley Road.) run July 3-5.
Details: 928-774-4505, flagstaffchamber.com.
Payson - The festivities begin July 3 with the First Friday Main Street Block Party, which runs from 5-8 p.m., and a dance to benefit the Pro Rodeo Scholarship Fund at 6 p.m. at the Ox Bow Saloon (607 W. Main St.).
July 4 events begin with a patriotic ceremony at Green Valley Park at 8 a.m., followed by a Main Street Parade at 9 and carnival games from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The fun continues at Green Valley Park with kids games from 1-3 p.m., music from 4-9 p.m. and fireworks around 9.
Details: http://www.paysonrimcountry.com/.
Prescott - The Frontier Days celebration, featuring the World's Oldest Rodeo, begins June 29 and runs through July 5. Activities include a Rodeo Dance on July 2 (family night) and July 3 and 4 (21 and older), a Kiddie Parade at 8:30 a.m. July 3 and the Rodeo Days Fine Arts and Crafts Show at Courthouse Plaza on July 3-5.
July 4 activities begin with the Prescott Frontier Days Parade at 9 a.m., followed immediately by the Whiskey Row Boot Race. The Yavapai College Brass Quintet performs at 1:30 p.m. and Metropolis at 4 p.m. Fireworks begin after dusk at Pioneer Park, 1200 Commerce Drive. Festivities come to an end on July 5 with the Fireman Hose Cart Races at 9 a.m. and a performance by the Geritol Hipsters at 2 p.m.
Details: 928-443-5220, prescottdowntown.com.
Phoenix - The city of Phoenix is proud to bring you this fabulous event for the 24th straight year on Saturday, July 4 from 6 to 10:00 p.m. at Steele Indian School Park. Entertainment begins at 6 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Rain or shine*(Fireworks begin at 9:20) Steele Indian School Park3rd Street and Indian School RoadCentral Phoenix
This premier family event will feature great local entertainment, a giant misting area to cool off, inflatable rides, three stages of entertainment, a Classic Car exhibit and one of the biggest fireworks displays in the state! Festival goers also can enjoy food and beverage vendors. The Phoenix Fire Department will be cooling people down in the water spray zone.
Don't forget, if you know of or participating in an event you would like to see
on our Event Calendar, please send your information to:
Lorraine@lilboyblu.com
Here is just of the events going on around this great U.S. of A:
BALTIMORE – All-day event starting at noon with entertainment at Inner Harbor Amphitheater located at Light and Pratt streets.
Fireworks: Inner Harbor. Watch from Federal Hill, Fell's Point, Canton and Rash Fiel. Or the Top of the World Trade Center ($5 adults, $4 seniors, $3 children
BOSTON – Annual concerts held July 3 and 4 on the Esplanade. Charles River between the Longfellow and Mass Ave., bridges on both the Boston and Cambridge sides of the river. The Oval is the area in front of the Hatch Shell. People and boats pack the area. Park opens at 9 a.m., concerts both days 8:30-10:30 p.m.
For more information: http://www.july4th.org/
CHICAGO – Taste of Chicago, June 25-July 5. Grant Park.
Event: More than 70 participating restaurants, plus live music. Open 11 a.m-9 p.m. (9:30 p.m., on July 3 & 4). The busiest day is always Saturday and with the Fourth falling on that day this year, it will be packed. With 6 million visitors, the Taste of
http://www.explorechicago.org/city/en/supporting_narrative/events___special_events/special_events/mose/mayor_s_office_of.html
LOS ANGELES – The biggest fireworks show is at the Rose Bowl but the biggest parties are at the beach. So take your pick. Or apply this knowledge: families go to the Rose Bowl – or for fireworks in Long Beach or Marina del Rey – and single partiers head for the beach.
The Rose Bowl: Concessions inside and outside the stadium beginning at 2 p.m. The Drum Corps International performs inside the stadium at 7; fireworks at 9 p.m. Parking: $15. Rose Bowl admission $13, $25 for preferred seats, kids under 7 free (no alcohol sold inside). Tailgate beforehand at "the backstop" outside of the Rose Bowl's signature entrance. This event attracts 25,000+ people.
http://www.rosebowlstadium.com/RoseBowl_Americafest.htm
PHILADELPHIA – Multi-day event, running from June 26-July 5, with concerts, two nights of fireworks, the Taste of Philadelphia (June 26-28, Penn Landing waterfront) and an Independence Day parade.
Independence Day Events: Independence Day ceremony, Independence Hall, 10 a.m,, (parade route is new this year beginning on Chestnut Street and ending on Market Street), the "ringing" of the Liberty Bell, 2 p.m., Party on the Parkway, Ben Franklin Parkway, 2-7 p.m. Fourth of July parade, Ben Franklin Parkway, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Fireworks: Cheryl Crow performs in what the city calls the largest free concert in America,, followed by fireworks. Benjamin Franklin Parkway, 8-11 p.m More information: http://www.americasbirthday.com/
AROUND ARIZONA
Cottonwood - Preshow activities for the 10th annual Independence Day Fireworks Extravaganza, which begins at 3:30 p.m. July 4 at Cottonwood Kids Park, includes plenty of fun for kids: water slides, giant inflatable rides, watermelon-eating contests and pie-eating contests. Settle in for a program of music, presentations and a patriotic salute by the VFW Color Guard at 7:45 p.m., followed by fireworks at 8:45.. 800 E. Cherry St. Free.
Details: 928-639-3200.
Flagstaff - The Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce's Fourth of July Parade, declared an "Arizona treasure" by former Gov. Janet Napolitano in 2005, begins at Beaver and Elm streets at 9 a.m. July 4 and winds along Beaver, Aspen and San Francisco streets.
In addition, there will be an "aerial display" of faux fireworks at Flagstaff Mall, U.S. 89 and Marketplace Drive in east Flagstaff, shortly after sundown. (They're not technically fireworks, but "they look like the real thing," said a staff member at the chamber of commerce.)
In addition, the Flagstaff Art in the Park craft fair (Wheeler Park, 212 W. Aspen Ave.) and the annual Hopi Festival of Arts and Culture (Museum of Northern Arizona, 3101 N. Fort Valley Road.) run July 3-5.
Details: 928-774-4505, flagstaffchamber.com.
Payson - The festivities begin July 3 with the First Friday Main Street Block Party, which runs from 5-8 p.m., and a dance to benefit the Pro Rodeo Scholarship Fund at 6 p.m. at the Ox Bow Saloon (607 W. Main St.).
July 4 events begin with a patriotic ceremony at Green Valley Park at 8 a.m., followed by a Main Street Parade at 9 and carnival games from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The fun continues at Green Valley Park with kids games from 1-3 p.m., music from 4-9 p.m. and fireworks around 9.
Details: http://www.paysonrimcountry.com/.
Prescott - The Frontier Days celebration, featuring the World's Oldest Rodeo, begins June 29 and runs through July 5. Activities include a Rodeo Dance on July 2 (family night) and July 3 and 4 (21 and older), a Kiddie Parade at 8:30 a.m. July 3 and the Rodeo Days Fine Arts and Crafts Show at Courthouse Plaza on July 3-5.
July 4 activities begin with the Prescott Frontier Days Parade at 9 a.m., followed immediately by the Whiskey Row Boot Race. The Yavapai College Brass Quintet performs at 1:30 p.m. and Metropolis at 4 p.m. Fireworks begin after dusk at Pioneer Park, 1200 Commerce Drive. Festivities come to an end on July 5 with the Fireman Hose Cart Races at 9 a.m. and a performance by the Geritol Hipsters at 2 p.m.
Details: 928-443-5220, prescottdowntown.com.
Phoenix - The city of Phoenix is proud to bring you this fabulous event for the 24th straight year on Saturday, July 4 from 6 to 10:00 p.m. at Steele Indian School Park. Entertainment begins at 6 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Rain or shine*(Fireworks begin at 9:20) Steele Indian School Park3rd Street and Indian School RoadCentral Phoenix
This premier family event will feature great local entertainment, a giant misting area to cool off, inflatable rides, three stages of entertainment, a Classic Car exhibit and one of the biggest fireworks displays in the state! Festival goers also can enjoy food and beverage vendors. The Phoenix Fire Department will be cooling people down in the water spray zone.
Don't forget, if you know of or participating in an event you would like to see
on our Event Calendar, please send your information to:
Lorraine@lilboyblu.com
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