Fireworks At The Star-Spangled Spectacular! Celebrate Independence Day In Marana

Celebrate America at the star-spangled spectacular in Marana!

Marana’s Star-Spangled Spectacular is the largest Independence Day festival and fireworks show in Southern Arizona! Held each year on the 4th of July, the town comes together to celebrate freedom in a big way.

Fireworks in Marana

Celebrate America with Fireworks in Marana

This event is free and open to everyone; entertainment, games, vendors, the park's splash pad, and more will keep the entire family entertained until the fireworks show at 9 p.m.

Enjoy diverse culinary options from over 35 food vendors! Mobile vendors from across the region will give you a chance to sample everything from funnel cakes and cotton candy, to full meals with complex flavors.

Marana’s largest Signature Event is nestled behind the Arizona Pavilions shopping center and within the Continental Ranch neighborhood, making it the perfect event for residents to walk to or enjoy the fireworks from many vantage points. Residents and visitors spend the day shopping and eating at the nearby stores and restaurants before coming over to enjoy an evening in the park.

Full event details here

Festival Guide

The festivities for the Star-Spangled Spectacular start at 5:00 PM at Crossroads at Silverbell District Park, with a wide variety of activities for the whole family! The main event, the fireworks, will start at 9:00 PM. Lawn chairs, outside food and beverages, coolers, and leashed pets are welcome. Please note that grilling within the park, or glass containers, are not permitted.

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Activities Include:

  • Live music throughout the night, featuring performances by local bands
  • Cool cars from Obsessions Car Club on display right in the middle of the festivities
  • Family Fun Zone with bouncing castles, obstacle courses, and other activities for kids and kids-at-heart
  • Splash Pad to cool down, open until 8 PM

Food

The Star-Spangled Spectacular will feature over 30 vendors on site, including some of the best food trucks from around the area, serving meals, snacks, desserts, and beverages! The festival grounds are located right behind the Arizona Pavilions Shopping Center, which is home to many restaurants and stores, including both chains and local businesses. You can make a day of it and grab some lunch and do some shopping at the nearby stores, and then head over to the festival in the evening!

Some favorite locally-owned restaurants and bars nearby include Nana's Kitchen, Sushi Cortaro, Spice Garden Indian Cuisine, Casa Marana Craft Beer and Wine Bar, and The Screamery Handcrafted Ice Cream (a favorite for after the fireworks).

Hotels

Make the holiday weekend a staycation and enjoy the fireworks from a nearby hotel! There are four family-friendly hotels within about a mile of the grounds of the Star-Spangled Spectacular.

To plan your holiday weekend, visit our Hotels page.

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