Mesa is pulling out all the stops for Independence Day as the city wraps up its yearlong America250 celebration with one of Arizona’s largest Fourth of July festivals, featuring a new patriotic drone show, expanded military exhibits, live entertainment and a fireworks spectacular.
The free Willmeng Arizona Celebration of Freedom returns from 6 to 10 p.m. Saturday, transforming the Mesa Convention Center and Amphitheatre campus into a sprawling patriotic festival celebrating both Independence Day and the nation’s 250th birthday.
While fireworks remain the centerpiece, city officials say this year’s event offers more than a traditional holiday display.
For the first time, approximately 200 drones will take to the sky in a choreographed aerial show sponsored by NTT Global Data Centers…