Fireworks, food trucks, and live tunes are on the bill for Fountain Hills’ upcoming Fourth at the Fountain celebration, taking place on July 4 at Fountain Park. As per the town’s official announcement, the party starts at 7:00 PM and boasts being free of charge for anyone looking to add a blast to their Independence Day festivities.
True to American tradition, this event promises to deliver a good old-fashioned 4th of July experience complete with a dazzling fireworks display over the town’s famous towering fountain. Mayor Gerry Friedel is amped about the evening. “There is no better place to celebrate the 4th than in Fountain Hills,” he declared, in a statement announced by the town’s government website. And really, there’s something to be said for the simple pleasure of watching lights explode in the sky over water.
For those wanting to groove, put your dancing shoes on as Rock Lobster is set to hit the stage at 7:30pm. Quench your thirst with frozen lemonade and indulge in multiple dinner options from the lineup of food vendors. When the sun bids adieu behind the McDowell Mountains, the main event—a grandiose fireworks spectacle—will show its colors at 9:00pm. And yes, there’ll be merch for sale because this is America, and what’s a celebration without a branded T-shirt and some glow sticks to wave around?…