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Independence Day festivities drew thousands to Fountain Hills

Fourth at the Fountain in Fountain Hills capped off the evening’s festivities with a fireworks display on Saturday, July 4. Thousands flooded the park for music, food and fun to celebrate Independence Day.

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Masha Sherman, John Baldwin, Elena De Lima and Larisa Antonova went all out with their festive looks for Fourth at the Fountain.

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Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers put on a show as the main entertainment leading into the fireworks display at Fourth at the Fountain.

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The “250” display celebrating the nation’s 250th birthday had a long line of visitors, including Michael and Rhiannon Shaffer, eager to take pictures and commemorate the milestone.

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The food trucks lining the street for Fourth at the Fountain stayed busy all night.

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From Peacemakers swag to Fourth at the Fountain shirts and beyond, visitors were eager to pick up some souvenirs to mark their Fourth of July celebration.

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Fountain Park was flooded with visitors eager to hear Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers before enjoying the fireworks display.

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Vendors roamed the entirety of Fountain Park during the celebration, selling balloon, glowstick, fans and more.

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Youngsters had an opportunity to stay cool at the neighboring splash pad.

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The evening came to a close with a fireworks display taking place over Fountain Hills’ iconic fountain.

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A round of applause rang out across Fountain Park as the 2026 Fourth at the Fountain came to a close.

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Along with the fireworks, visitors were treated to a concert from Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers.

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