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Celebrate a day early as the Sidewinders take on the Fresno Grizzlies. Patriotic music will be synchronized with the fireworks to top off an all-American night.

• Where: 2500 E. Ajo Way.

• When: Gates open at 4:30 p.m., game starts at 6 p.m Thursday. (This is not a Thirsty Thursday). Fireworks should begin around 9 p.m., about 15 minutes after the game ends.

• Cost: $10 box seats; $7 reserved bleachers; $6 lawn.

• More info: 434-1021.

Casino Del Sol

Sol Casinos celebrates its 14th anniversary with fireworks Thursday night. The Latin band Passion then performs inside on Stage 21.

• Where: Casino Del Sol, 5655 W. Valencia Road (show visible from any casino parking spot).

• When: 8 Thursday night.

• Cost: Free.

Only for registered resort guests, or those with barbecue and restaurant reservations Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings. The resort has fireworks tonight and Saturday. Guests watch the city's display Friday.

• Where: 3800 W. Starr Pass Blvd.

• When: Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

• Cost: Stay for $179 for one night or $159 per night for two or more nights this weekend.

Barbecue is $35 adults or $15 age 10 and under and starts at 5:30 p.m. Thursday.

• Info: 792-3500.

July Fourth Celebration at TCC

Live music, food vendors, car show and viewing of the "A" Mountain fireworks.

• Where: Tucson Convention Center, 260 S. Church Ave.

• When: Celebration starts at 6 p.m. Friday; fireworks around 9.

• Cost: $5 parking fee.

• More info: 791-4101.

Presented by the Greater Oro Valley Arts Council and Oro Valley, the event includes music, food and drink, face-painting, carnival games and a fireworks display originating from the Hilton El Conquistador Resort.

• Where: Riverfront Park, 551 W. Lambert Lane.

• When: Starts at 4:30 p.m. Friday.

• Cost: A nonperishable food donation for the Catalina Food Bank.

• Shuttle: $1 donation per rider. Runs from about 4 p.m. through 10:30 p.m. from the Mercado Del Rio Center (quarter-mile west of North Oracle Road on Pusch View Lane) and the Fry's/Ace Hardware parking lot (northeast corner of Lambert Lane and La Cañada Drive).

• More info: govac.org.

Includes military display, music, watermelon-eating contest, kids activities such as jumping castles, and one of Southern Arizona's best fireworks shows.

• Where: Ora Mae Harn Park, 13250 N. Lon Adams Road.

• When: 6-11 p.m. Friday.

• Cost: parking is $5 per vehicle.

• More info: www.marana.com.

Western-themed family activities, stunt shows, water games, classic rock by Trainwreck and fireworks.

• Where: Old Tucson Studios, 201 S. Kinney Road.

• When: The park opens at 10 a.m. Saturday. Trainwreck performs from 7 to 9:30 p.m. and the fireworks start about 9:30.

• Cost: $16.95; $10.95 ages 4-11. After 4 p.m.: $10; $5 for kids. Free for military personnel with military ID.

• More info: 883-0100.

A day of patriotic fun includes parade, concert, food vendors, face-painting, inflatable jousting ring and an air-conditioned trailer filled with video games.

• Where: 15466 S. Rancho Sahuarita Blvd., Sahuarita.

• When: 7 a.m. parade registration Friday; 7:30 a.m. parade; 8 a.m.-1 p.m. celebration.

• Cost: Free.

• More info: 207-7730.

More than 200 singers, instrumentalists and other cast members celebrate America's independence. Show is a partnership between Arts Express and the city of Tucson.

• Where: Tucson Music Hall, 260 S. Church Ave.

• When: 4 p.m. Friday.

• Cost: $12; discounts available. Children 10 and under are free. Get tickets at Gospel Supplies, 6032 N. Oracle Road or 5611 E. Speedway, and online at www.arts-express.org.

• More info: 319-0400.

A barbecue featuring entertainment on indoor and outdoor stages. You can watch the Downtown fireworks and hear music by Wolves Are Coming, Wolfman and the Nards, Deadtones, Last Call Brawlers, Tracy Shedd, Al Perry, Mission Creeps, The Jons and Midriff Crisis.

• Where: Club Congress, 311 E. Congress St. 21 and older.

• When: 6 p.m. Friday.

• Cost: $5 (food is extra).

• More info: 622-8848.

Dinner and music with Tucson's bluegrass/Western swing outfit The Titan Valley Warheads. The patio offers a nice view of the cityscape and fireworks.

• Where: 3770 E. Sunrise Drive at the Westin La Paloma Resort and Spa.

• When: Buffet dinner at 5 p.m. Friday.

• Cost: Dinner is $35 adults; $17.50 age 12 and younger.

• More info: 615-6100 for reservations.

Local bands Chango Malo, The Swim and American Android celebrate the Fourth

• Where: Plush, 340 E. Sixth St.

• When: 9:30 p.m. Friday.

• Cost: $5.

• More info: plushtucson.com.

• Where: 7000 N. Resort Drive.

• When: Rick Braun jazz concert, 7 p.m. Sunday.

• Cost: Tickets are $30-40. There are room specials starting at $119 per night Friday through Sunday, which is below the $149 summer rate. Bonus: The resort's Lakeside Spa has discounted select spa and salon services Sundays through Thursdays until Aug. 28.

• More info: Call 529-7830 or visit www.loewslakesidespa.com.

• Where: In front of the Tucson Convention Center, 260 S. Church Ave.

• When: Friday schedule: 6 a.m.: 27-mile challenge; 6:05 a.m.: 3-mile fun run/walk; 6:45 a.m.: 6.5-mile ride; 7:30 a.m.: half-mile ride and kids event that includes jumping castles, DJ, arts and crafts, face-panting, carnival games, and more.

• Cost: Entry fees are $20 adults; $15 age 15 and under (half-mile free). All ages.

• Register: 5-8 p.m. today at Tucson Parks & Recreation, 900 S. Randolph Way; and at 5 a.m. Friday at the TCC.

• More info: www.tourfortucsons children.org or 791-4969.

Food, family activities and fireworks.

• Where: Tubac Golf Resort and Spa, 1 Otero Road.

• When: Starts 4 p.m. Friday. Fireworks begin at 8:45 p.m.

• Cost: $5 parking fee.

Includes nation's oldest continuous coaster race, Bisbee Iron Man run, mucking and hard-rock drilling contests in Old Bisbee. Parade at 11 a.m. and fireworks at dark in Warren.

• When: Starts with coaster races at 8:30 a.m. on Main Street.

• Cost: Free.

• More info: 1-866-224-7233.

Tempe Town Lake July Fourth Festival

Includes music, food court, activities area, rides, rock-climbing walls and more, and a choreographed fireworks display.

• Where: Tempe Beach Park near downtown Tempe.

• When: 4 p.m. Friday.

• Cost: $8 at the gate; $15 for two. Children 12 and under are free. Ticket sales stop when the park reaches capacity.

• More info: www.tempe4th.com or 1-480-350-5189.