AZ Celebration of Freedom

Join us downtown Mesa for Arizona's coolest Independence Day event.

Food, fun, fantastic patriotic displays/activities, and fireworks!

2025 Schedule
Additional entertainment & activity details are available below the schedules. All times are subject to change.


Naturalization Ceremony
5:00 pm Building C, Main Hall

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will welcome 100 new U.S. citizens representing several different countries during this ceremony.

Public is welcome to attend.

Stage America
6:30 pm – People Who Could Fly
9:15 pm – Salute to America program
9:30 pm – Fireworks

We Make History Amphitheater
Phoenix Champion Wrestling (schedule coming soon)

Mesa City Band & Let Freedom Ring Laser Light Show

Independence Hall – Building C – Main Hall

Mesa City Band plays after Naturalization Ceremony until 6:30 pm

Laser Show

7:00 – 7:20 pm

8:00 – 8:20 pm

9:00 – 9:20 pm


Historic Flags of the U.S.
Independence Hall – Building B – Conference Theater

6:30 – 7:00 pm

7:15 – 7:45 pm

8:00 – 8:30 pm

8:45 – 9:15 pm


Patriotic Superhero Stunt Show
Between Food Court and Amphitheater

6:30 pm

7:20 pm

8:10 pm

Yankee Doodle Kids’ Zone

FREE carnival-style and picnic competition games for all ages!

Independence Hall
Visit the Hall of U.S. Flags, learn about the history of U.S. flags, sign the Declaration of Independence, and enjoy the cool indoors while enjoying the new laser light show.

Fallen Soldiers Memorial
A breathtaking memorial honoring the Arizona fallen heroes from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Located in Building B, Palo Verde Rooms.

America’s Arts & Culture Showcase
Crafts and displays from the i.d.e.a. Museum, Arizona Museum of Natural History, and Mesa Arts Center. Located in Building B.

Celebration Splash Zone
FREE inflatable water slides. PLEASE NOTE: Water slides along Center St. will end the lines at 8:45 pm to prepare for slides to come down at 9:00 pm before the fireworks display.

Cool Zones
Besides several activities indoors, there are misting trailers and tents throughout the event to help you cool down!

All American Food Court
An array of food and drinks to enjoy!

Beer Tents
Beer, soda and water can be purchased in the Stage American/Tailgate Zone and All American Food Court beer tents.