Parking

Parking for Gilbert’s 4th of July Celebration will only be available for purchase on site, and will need to be purchased using a credit/debit card.

Carpooling or riding bicycles to the event is highly encouraged.

• PARKING LOTS OPEN at 5:00 PM and we encourage you to arrive as close to 5 PM at possible.
• $20 per car.
• Parking is non-refundable.
• Cash will not be accepted on-site. Please plan accordingly.

Early arrival is highly encouraged as we are expecting heavy traffic all evening. Street closures will begin approximately 7:45 PM and access to the park will be limited or restricted. 

Please be courteous of the site and surrounding neighborhoods.  Please do not leave trash or block customer/residential or business parking.

All of Gilbert Regional Park will be closed beginning July 3rd at 10:00 PM through July 4th at 5:00 PM.

The Details 

Date: Saturday, July 4th, 2026
Time: 5:00 PM to 9:30 PM. Fireworks are scheduled to begin at 8:50 PM, weather permitting.
Location: Gilbert Regional Park | 3005 E. Queen Creek Road

Activities will take place at the amphitheater and great lawn. 

Food and Drinks 

A variety of food, drink and dessert trucks will be on site for purchase during the event.

*Alcohol will only be available for purchase by VIP guests. It will not be sold or available to the general public, and it will not be permitted to leave the VIP area. VIP tickets are required for entry to this area. 

Note: Vendors will be accepting card and cash payments. No ATMs are available on site. Please plan accordingly. Vendors are subject to change.

What to Bring 

We encourage you to bring the following:

• Seating
  • Chairs
  • Blankets
• Bug Spray
• Sunscreen 
• Water
• Outside food, drinks and coolers are allowed and subject to search. No outside alcohol, please.

*Alcohol will only be available for purchase by VIP guests. It will not be sold or available to the general public, and it will not be permitted to leave the VIP area. VIP tickets are required for entry to this area. 

What Not to Bring 

 The following items are prohibited:

• No pets
• No glass containers
• No alcohol 
• No grills
• No canopies (including metal framed canopies)
• No camping tents
• No consumer fireworks 
• No personal drones
• No selling of any items without a permit

*Alcohol will only be available for purchase by VIP guests. It will not be sold or available to the general public, and it will not be permitted to leave the VIP area. VIP tickets are required for entry to this area.

Accessibility

This event is held at Gilbert Regional Park. The park is fully accessible by strollers, wheelchairs and walkers. ADA Parking has first come, first serve and a parking placard will be required. Parking fee is required for all cars, including ADA. 

Stage lighting, lasers and strobe lights may be used during performances.

A sensory guide is available for this event.

Sponsorship Opportunities

• If you are interested in sponsoring Gilbert's July 4th Celebration, please contact Katie Dalton at katie.dalton@gilbertaz.gov or Tricia Freman at tricia.freeman@gilbertaz.gov.

• July 4th Celebration Sponsorship 2026

Vendors

If you are interested in being a food or retail vendor at one of our events, please submit the Vendor Interest Form.

Vendors must receive approval from Gilbert Events before attending the event.