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

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.

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.

1:00 PM-3:00 PM

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

Part of Gila Valley 250

About This Event Join the Town of Thatcher and presenting sponsor Big Buckle Roofing LLC for the Eastern Arizona College Splash Pad Party on Independence Day from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. The Thatcher Fire Department will kick off the event with a fun community spray down. Cool off at the splash pad, enjoy family-friendly activities, and take advantage of complimentary hot dog meals generously sponsored by Food City. Hot dog meals will be available for the first 600–800 attendees on a first-come, first-served basis. Children can also enjoy FREE face painting throughout the event. Bring your family, celebrate Independence Day, and enjoy an afternoon of summer fun in Thatcher! Photo Courtesy of the Graham County Chamber of Commerce

1:00 PM-5:00 PM

Pool · 309 S 100th St, Pima, AZ 85543

Part of Gila Valley 250

Beat the summer heat at Big Buckle Roofing LLC Pima Pool Day during the Gila Valley 250 Independence Day Celebration. The Pima Pool will be open from 1 to 5 p.m. with free admission for all visitors. Families and friends are invited to enjoy an afternoon of swimming, relaxation, and community fun. Food will be available for purchase on site.

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!

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.