4:00 PM-5:00 PM

Safford City - Graham County Library · 808 S 7th Avenue, Safford, AZ 85546

Weekly on Thu, until 2026-12-18 · Next occurrence Jun 25, 2026

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1:00 PM-5:00 PM

Community Pool · 1024 W Main St, Safford, AZ 85546

Part of Gila Valley 250

Cool off this Independence Day at Big Buckle Roofing LLC Safford Pool Day, presented by Gila Valley Mortgage and hosted by the City of Safford. The pool will be open free of charge from 1 to 5 p.m., giving families a chance to beat the summer heat and enjoy an afternoon of fun in the water. The first 200 children in attendance will receive complimentary hot dogs and chips while supplies last. Bring the family and make a splash as part of the Gila Valley 250 Independence Day celebration. Photo Courtesy of City of Safford.

10:00 AM-11:00 AM

Join us for a month full of fun with your little ones! Each week, moms and tots can dive into delightful activities such as Baby Time, Bilingual Story Time, Open Play, Toddler Time, and Preschool Time. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to learn, play, and connect!

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

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.

9:00 PM-11:00 PM

Graham County Fairgrounds New Soccer Fields

Part of Gila Valley 250

Keep the celebration going after the fireworks as the ZGF Band takes the stage with an evening of high-energy party music, crowd favorites, and dance-worthy hits. Presented by Energy Transfer and hosted by Graham County, this free concert is the perfect way to close out Independence Day with friends, family, and neighbors as the Gila Valley 250 celebration continues into the night.

9:00 AM-5:00 PM

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7:00 AM-9:30 AM

Gym

Part of Gila Valley 250

The Town of Thatcher 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament, presented by Big Buckle Roofing LLC, will be hosted at Thatcher High School Gym as part of the Gila Valley 250 Celebration. Teams may register through the Town of Thatcher RecDesk registration portal.

5:30 AM

Parade Route

Part of Gila Valley 250

The People’s Parade is a family-focused Independence Day tradition celebrating community participation in the Gila Valley 250 4th of July festivities. The parade features decorated bicycles, walking families, and informal community entries such as the Gila Valley Freedom Band. The event is intentionally non-commercial and non-political, with no organizational entries or political participation allowed. It is designed as a simple, open, and family-friendly celebration with no registration required, making it easy for children and families to participate safely and creatively. Photo Courtesy of David Bell, News Director at Double R Communications.

6:30 PM

Graham County Fairgrounds New Soccer Fields

Part of Gila Valley 250

The JustServe Heart of Service Awards Presentation will recognize individuals and organizations whose volunteer service has strengthened communities throughout Graham County. The ceremony will begin at 6:30 p.m. on the stage at the new soccer fields at Graham County Fairgrounds and will honor those who exemplify the spirit of selfless service. The presentation will take place prior to the evening's live music and fireworks, making it a meaningful part of the Gila Valley 250 Celebration Day.