Fireworks Display at Deer Valley Park 2023

For years, the City of Phoenix has held an Independence Day celebration at Deer Valley Park on the week before Independence Day. This annual event is held for residents of Phoenix looking to celebrate the 4th of July without the hassle of going to a major event such as Fabulous Phoenix 4th. It is a low-key way to enjoy the fireworks from a large neighborhood park in the Northwest Valley.

"After Dark in the Park" returns on Saturday, June 24, 2023!

This family-friendly and free will include live music, inflatables, food vendors, and a spectacular fireworks display starting at 8:45 pm.

What: Independence Day Celebration with Fireworks Display
Where: Deer Valley Park, 19602 North 19th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85027
When: Saturday, June 22, 2019
Time: 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm (Fireworks at 8:45pm)
Cost: FREE
Bring: Picnic blanket, chairs, and the family

Summer Hiking Tips for Phoenix

Hiking is one of the most popular year round activities in Phoenix. Like any outdoor activity, it's much easier to have fun when you are well prepared. If you plan on doing any hiking this summer, please keep these tips in mind:

» Check the forecast before you go. If there's a storm warning or heat advisory, it is best to wait until conditions improve.

» Tell a friend or family member where you are going and when you expect to be back. Hike with a friend if possible.

» Bring LOTS of water. A half gallon or full gallon jug is recommended.

» Wear sunscreen. It's the best defense against skin cancer, sunburns, and other dermal discomforts.

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A Sunset Picture Worth A Thousand Words

Phoenix has its share of ups and downs, just like any other place to live. Some people come here and see nothing but heat, traffic, and urban sprawl. Those people are missing the true beauty of our desert oasis. The amazing sunset we had Friday night is just one example of the ways that beauty manifests itself.

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Happy Valley Park and Ride Scheduled for 2010 Opening

For the past few years, ongoing construction along Interstate 17 has made the daily commute into central Phoenix a headache for residents of New River, Anthem, and surrounding areas. Soon, a new Park and Ride facility will provide North Phoenix residents with a new option for commuting into the city.

For those not familiar with the idea of park-and-ride, here's how it works: you drive your personal vehicle to a Park and Ride facility and then leave it at the security-patrolled lot. From there, you board some type of public transportation such as a city bus, shuttle, or light rail to take you to your final destination.

The idea of Park and Ride began back in 1994, when the City of Phoenix approved a public transportation plan that called for a system of buses and 30 park-and-ride facilities to be constructed across the valley over the long term.

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Get Revved Up at Speed Sports USA in North Phoenix

Update: Speed Sports has gone out of business and their website is down.

An unassuming warehouse just north of Deer Valley Airport is home to one of North Phoenix's most underrated attractions.

It is here that contestants meet to do battle, where the difference between victory and defeat is measured in seconds, and where the only rule is: "No frowning."

Okay, I made that last one up. But you'd never know it wasn't really a rule, because everyone at Speed Sports USA sure smiles a lot. In fact, it's kind of contagious. There was a sense of excitement in the air as I stopped by to check it out one Saturday night.

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