11:00 AM-6:00 PM

Gila Valley Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10385 · 3481 W 8th St, Thatcher, AZ 85552

Weekly on Wed · Next occurrence Jul 1, 2026

Burger Wednesdays at VFW Post 10385 Join us every Wednesday from 11am to 7 PM at VFW Post 10385, located at 3481 W 8th St, Thatcher, AZ 85552. We're a Fraternal Order dedicated to supporting Veterans, their families, and our local community. Open to the public — everyone is welcome. All proceeds go directly to aid Veterans and their families. Great burgers for a great cause. Burgers every Wednesday

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.

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.