Sat 04 Jul

Gila Valley 250

12:00 AM - 11:59 PM (All day)

Schedule (11 activities)

Jul 04

Encore Concert

09:30 PM

Music continues after the fireworks finale.

Jul 04

Pancake Breakfast

07:00 AM

Hosted by the local Rotary Club.

Jul 04

Gila Valley 250 Parade

10:00 AM

The largest parade in county history, featuring floats from local businesses, school marching bands, classic cars, and community organizations celebrating 250 years of liberty.

Jul 04

Food Truck Festival

01:00 PM

Taste the best of the Southwest. Local vendors and food trucks will serve festival favorites, BBQ, and special 250th anniversary treats.

Jul 04

Community Activities & Pool Parties

01:00 PM

Afternoon family activities and community pool celebrations across the valley.

Jul 04

Festival Opens

06:00 PM

Fairgrounds

Jul 04

Live Music Mainstage

07:30 PM

Evening music on the mainstage before the fireworks finale.

Jul 04

Fire Department Wake Up

05:00 AM

A patriotic early-morning wake up across the Gila Valley.

Jul 04

People's Parade

05:30 AM

Neighborhoods across the valley.

Jul 04

Gila Valley 250 Fireworks Show

08:30 PM

Celebrate 250 years of freedom in the Gila Valley with fireworks. Enjoy vendors and free popsicles provided by the Gila Valley 250 Committee.

Jul 04

52nd Moe Villalba Sr. Fishing Derby

05:00 AM - 09:30 AM

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.

Event Details

Date
Saturday, July 04, 2026
Time
All day
Location
The Gila Valley
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