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Independence Day the Flagstaff Way
Flagstaff Fourth Celebrate the entire weekend with a host of Independence Day events. Kick-off the weekend Movies on the Square and First Friday ArtWalk. Attend the "Oldest Hopi Show in the World" at the Museum of Northern Arizona’s 78th Annual Hopi Festival of Arts and Culture. Sit in the cool pines at the Amphitheater in Fort Tuthill while watching a special Red, White & Blue concert by the Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra. Visit Historic Downtown Flagstaff for events happening in and around the square including The Heritage Square Summer Concert Series, and of course the 15th Annual 4th of July Parade designated an “Arizona Treasure” by former Governor Janet Napolitano.
Finally, don't miss the premier 4th of July event in Northern Arizona and the opportunity to celebrate with family and friends in the high country.The City of Flagstaff proudly presents the "Fire-Safe Fireworks" event this Fourth of July at the Flagstaff Mall & The Marketplace. The actual show will start around 9 p.m., but spectators are encouraged to bring blankets and chairs and arrive early. Store and restaurant hours in the Flagstaff Mall & Marketplace may vary.
For the most up-to-date information on holiday events and visiting Flagstaff throughout the year, call the Flagstaff Visitor Center at 888-774-9541
Fireworks News Release from the Flagstaff Fire Department
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viewing area and traffic flow.
4th of July Special events 
July 1Presented by Flagstaff Downtown Business Alliance. Heritage Square, Historic Downtown Flagstaff • 928-637-6192 • flagdba.com
Bring your chairs, blankets and kids for a fun night. Family entertainment precedes each movie beginning at 6 p.m. Movies begin at dusk; free.
Presented by Flagstaff Cultural Partners, Historic Downtown Flagstaff • 928-779-2300
FlagstaffArtWalk.com
Enjoy live music and refreshments, meet local artists, and browse and shop for original artwork at Flagstaff’s many downtown galleries. 6–9 p.m.; free.
Mormon Lake Lodge • 928-354-2227 • mormonlakelodge.com
Team ropers come out for a festive weekend full of friendly competition, hosted by Jack & Stacey Fuller.
July 1-4 Mormon Lake Lodge • 928-354-2227 • mormonlakelodge.com
The weekend is filled with kids’ games, a cookout, a parade down Main Street and wrapped up with a fireworks extravaganza.
Heritage Square, Historic Downtown Flagstaff • 928-853-4292 • heritagesquaretrust.org
Flagstaff's favorite family band. The Burnett's play great bluegrass with skilled musicianship and sweet harmonies. They won the Telluride Bluegrass Fest Band Competition in 2005. 4-6 p.m.; free.
Museum of Northern Arizona • 928-774-5213
musnaz.org
Award-winning artists from the 12 Hopi villages bring the mesas to Flagstaff at the "Oldest Hopi Show in the World." Carvers, painters, jewelers, potters, quilters, and basket and textile weavers fill the booths. Cultural presentations, storytelling, music, and dances fill the Museum. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Wheeler Park • 928-556-9498
flagstaffartinthepark.com
Annual outdoor juried fine art and fine craft show. Jewelry, photography, paintings, ceramics, glass and more. Live music, food, children’s play area. 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; free.
July 2-3 Pioneer Museum • 928-774-6272
arizonahistoricalsociety.org
Living history demonstrations by Civil War artillery and mountain men. 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
The Arboretum at Flagstaff • 928-774-1442
thearb.org
Writing and singing in the veins of folk, old country music, and bluegrass, the Honey Dewdrops entwine harmony singing with tight instrumentation. Their original songs are rooted in tradition from the southern blue ridge mountains of their home state of Virginia. 5:30-7 p.m.
Presented by Heritage Square Trust. Heritage Square, Historic Downtown Flagstaff • 928-853-4292 • heritagesquaretrust.org
A full variety of band and orchestral music with an ever-expanding repertoire. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.; free.
Historic Downtown Flagstaff • 928-853-4292 • heritagesquaretrust.org
Hubcap-stealin' rock 'n' roll from the Santa Barbara, California-based Americana band with a high-energy beat and dynamic presence that evoke rockin’ good times! 2-4 p.m.; free.
July 3 Amphitheater in Fort Tuthill • 928-774-5107 • flagstaffsymphony.org
Bring the kids, a blanket, some lawn chairs and come for a concert of stirring celebratory music the whole family will recognize and enjoy. Concert conducted by Jon Eder featuring guest conductor Mark Murison. Sponsored annually by the Coconino County Board of Supervisors. 4-5:30 p.m
July 4Historic downtown Flagstaff • 928-774-4505
flagstaffchamber.com
This annual tradition has more than 100 entries. Designated an “Arizona Treasure” by former Governor Janet Napolitano. 9 a.m.
Fort Tuthill County Park Military Museum
928-226-0965 • forttuthill.org
The Arizona National Guard’s outstanding 108th Army Band is featured in concert at the museum the weekend of the fourth. 6 p.m.
July 4 Flagstaff Mall and Marketplace • 888-774-9541
printable pdf map • flagstaffmall.com
The City of Flagstaff and Flagstaff Mall have teamed up to present the Fire-Safe Fireworks event. Bring your blankets and chairs and plan to arrive early! Fire-Safe Fireworks begin at 9 p.m.
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