1:00 PM-3:00 PM

Splash Pad · 3883 W Ballpark St, Thatcher, AZ 85552

Part of Gila Valley 250

Join the Town of Thatcher and presenting sponsor Big Buckle Roofing for the Eastern Arizona College Splash Pad Party on Independence Day from 1 to 3 p.m. The Thatcher Fire Department will start the event off with a spray down. Enjoy a complimentary hot dog meal and cool off at the splash pad. Photo Courtesy of the Graham County Chamber of Commerce

5:00 AM-9:30 AM

Duck Ponds · 527 Armory Rd, Safford, AZ 85546

Part of Gila Valley 250

The Sons of the American Legion, American Legion Swift-Murphy Post 32, and American Legion Post 95 are teaming up for a special Independence Day celebration. They will host the annual Moe Villalba Sr. Fishing Derby at the duck ponds at the Graham County Fairgrounds on July 4th from 6 to 11 a.m. The event is free for all children and will feature prizes in multiple age categories. Children will also receive refreshments. Photo courtesy of Eastern Arizona Courier.

4:00 PM-5:00 PM

Monthly, until 2026-12-05 · Next occurrence Jul 4, 2026

Join us at the library for a fun-filled session with board games and LEGO to boost your child's creativity and teamwork skills!

7:00 PM

Graham County Fairgrounds New Soccer Fields

Part of Gila Valley 250

Enjoy an evening of live music on the United Way Graham and Greenlee Counties Community Stage before the fireworks as the ZGF Band performs a mix of dance music, party favorites, and crowd-pleasing hits. Presented by Energy Solutions and hosted by Graham County, this free concert will keep the energy high and the celebration going as families and friends gather for the Freeport-McMoRan Fireworks.