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Celebrations
Scottsdale 4th of July returns to WestWorld for 11th Year
(Courtesy Scottsdale 4th of July)
Scottsdale 4th of July Celebration at WestWorld returns for the 11th year. Festivities will include dining, a snowball fight, a bull riding rodeo, a sliders eating contest and, of course, fireworks.
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Scottsdale 4th of July Celebration at WestWorld returns for the 11th year, Thursday, July 4, from 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Ticket prices will not increase for the popular, family friendly patriotic festivities inside the Tony Nelssen Equestrian Center, according to a press release.
“We are delighted to present the eleventh year of Scottsdale 4th of July and adding to the mix the new Winter Wonderland,” Kerry Dunne, partner of R Entertainment, which co-founded and co-produced this event with M Culinary, said in the release. “We’ll have snowball contests, sled runs and more. New this year is the “Be Healthy Arizona” wellness village. And we’re pleased to welcome a new name with the Lerner and Rowe Bull Riding Rodeo. And, of course, the popular Cold Beers and Cheeseburgers Summer Slider Eating Championship returns.”
Brandon Maxwell of M Culinary added in the release, “This has been a fabulous collaboration, and Scottsdale 4th is now a tradition for the city. We are proud to have grown this delightful family-friendly, patriotic event for everyone in Scottsdale and the Valley at large. It’s been a gratifying production and a pleasure seeing so many smiling faces enjoy the 4th of July in our beautiful city every year.”
Scottsdale 4th of July unites summertime favorites, a backyard BBQ, fireworks and fabulous fun in the 300,000 square-foot fully air-conditioned Tony Nelssen Equestrian Center at WestWorld with indoor festivities beginning at 5 p.m. Throughout the evening guests will enjoy live entertainment, games, a snowy Winter Wonderland, a health village, a bull-riding rodeo, mutton-busting for kids and more. Then, guests step outdoors to see Scottsdale’s largest fireworks show light up the night sky, beginning at approximately 9 p.m.
Fans who prefer to skip WestWorld’s indoor festivities and simply drive in, park-and-watch fireworks from the comfort of their own vehicles have two parking area options.
• GA Indoor Access. For all the fun and games in the cool indoors in the north hall, and rodeo arena. Food & drink will be available for purchase. Parking separate; pre-purchase parking highly recommended;
• Indoor Backyard BBQ (Adult). For fun and games in the cool indoors in the north hall and rodeo arena, plus a casual barbecue menu by Chef Michael DeMaria of M Culinary Concepts. (NOTE: advance purchase highly recommended; tickets limited). Parking separate; pre-purchase parking highly recommended;
• Indoor Backyard BBQ (Child, ages 5-10). For fun and games in the cool indoors in the north hall and rodeo arena, plus & including a casual barbecue menu by Chef Michael DeMaria of M Culinary Concepts. (NOTE: advance purchase highly recommended; tickets limited);
• Indoor Winter Wonderland. Snowy village in the equidome arena will offer sled runs, snowball contests, Christmas shopping & more. This is an add-on ticket; GA or Backyard BBQ ticket required to purchase. Advance purchase recommended; tickets $15 day of show;
• Polo Field [outdoor] Parking. Fireworks display outdoors; grass field parking; large space to bring chairs + picnic blankets; food & drink (non-alcohol) available for purchase; permanent bathrooms (Lot opens at 6 p.m.);
• Fireworks [outdoor] Parking. Fireworks display outdoors. Snag a parking spot in the “Fireworks-Only Blue Lot” on the north side of WestWorld to watch the show. Access to outdoor food court at Monterra, as desired. (Lot opens 6 p.m.).
NOTE: Scottsdale residents eligible for 50 percent off GA tickets only, through June 28; resident purchase available only with a Scottsdale zip code.
For more information, visit Scottsdale4th.com and follow on social at Instagram and Facebook @Scottsdale4thofJuly; and Twitter @ScottsdaleInDay.