You won’t see a fireworks display at the Grand Canyon due to safety reasons but there are still plenty of ways for you to enjoy the 4th of July. If you want to see fireworks the towns near the Grand Canyon will often have firework displays, depending on the weather conditions. Sometimes, it’s too dry to set off fireworks since these areas are surrounded with a thick forest so it will depend on the how dry everything is.
Every year the community of the south rim has a parade and fundraising auction just outside of the park on state road 64 in Tusayan. It’s hot and humid during this time of year so it’s not uncommon for the visitors and the people on the floats to be spraying water at each other. The marchers you encounter at the entries will have signs saying “water” and “no water”. This will let you know which way to go depending on whether you want to get wet or spray someone else or stay dry.
There will be musical events to enjoy along with horseshoes, tug-o-war, 3 legged races, gunny sack races and a dunk tank. You can take part in the hotdog eating contest or just enjoy the Mile Deep BBQ and live auction. As the sun sets you can watch the Electric Light Night Parade on highway 64 and then enjoy live music and dancing after the parade.
You don’t have to watch a fireworks display to enjoy the 4th of July. Make plans to spend a couple of days celebrating Independence Day at the Grand Canyon. It will be lots of fun for the whole family with something for everyone to enjoy. It’s going to be an exciting time for all.
