Phoenix Offering Four Free Events to Celebrate 2013 Independence Day
Theo nguồn tin trên mạng của phoenix.gov http://phoenix.gov/news/061713july4events.html June 17, 2013 The Freedom Wireless Fabulous Phoenix Fourth will again highlight the Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department’s four Independence Day celebrations in 2013. Festivities will kick off at 6 p.m. July 4 at Steele Indian School Park, 3rd Street and Indian School Road in central Phoenix. The fireworks display will begin at 9:30 p.m. I To avoid traffic congestion and limited parking around the park, attendees can use METRO light rail when traveling to the Freedom Wireless Fabulous Phoenix Fourth. In addition to the nine park-and-ride lots on the light rail line, visitors can catch the rail from stations in downtown Phoenix, where on-street parking will be free. In addition to purchasing passes, attendees can find detailed METRO light rail information online at the Metro Light Rail website. Families also can enjoy free kids inflatable rides, plenty of food and beverage vendors and of course the biggest ever fireworks display. The department also is offering three other free family celebrations of the Independence Day holiday: Saturday, June 22 from 6 to 10 p.m. Star Spangled Summer Independence Day Celebration Cesar Chavez Park, 7858 South 35th Ave. This free event will features a movie in the park, sponsored by the office of City Council District 7; a kid zone with face painting, carnival games, arts and crafts, inflatable rides and music; food and refreshment vendors and a fireworks display to end the night. More information is available by calling 602-262-6111. Saturday, June 29 from 7 to 9 p.m. After Dark in the Park Deer Valley Park, 19602 N. 19th Ave This free event features local food vendors, live music and inflatable rides for kids. The event will end with a fireworks display at 8:45 p.m. More information is available by calling 602-495-3735. Wednesday, July 3 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Light Up the Sky Maryvale Baseball Park, 3600 N. 51st Ave. This free event features games, information booths, inflatable rides, and a colorful fireworks display that begins at 8:40 p.m. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. More information is available by calling 602-262-6575. Information on department Independence Day celebrations is available online at the Parks and Recreation Department website. Fabulous Phoenix Fourth information also is available by phone at 602-534-FEST. The city’s fireworks displays and free admission to all events were made possible with the generous financial support of sponsors that include the Freedom Wireless Foundation, APS, and Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport for Fabulous Phoenix Forth along with The Milwaukee Brewers, 88.3 FM Radio Campesina, T-39 Telemundo, 92.7 The Gold Mine, Watermill Express, and the John F. Long Foundation for Light Up The Sky. General Information: Parks and Recreation Department 602-534-FEST phoenix.gov/parks Media Contact: David Urbinato 602-262-4994
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