The Fourth of July will bring out various community events in the Southwest Valley.

Goodyear will host its Fourth of July celebration July 4 at Goodyear Ballpark, 1933 S. Ballpark Way.

Goodyear’s “Star Spangled 4th” will begin at 6 p.m. and will host music by The Lucky Devils.

Attendees are encouraged to bring a towel and a change of clothes for kids who partcipate in the wet bounce houses. Food, drinks and bounce houses will all lead up to the main attraction – a the mesmerizing patriotic fireworks show.

This year, Litchfield Park will not host its own fireworks show, but the community will have it’s annual Splash Bash family event from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 4 at the community recreation center, 100 Old Litchfield Road.

Other southwest Valley cities are planning events as well.

The event features yard games, food trucks and live music. It is capped off with a drive-in-style fireworks at about 9 p.m.
Attendees should not bring alcohol, glass, pets, grills, fire pits or fireworks.

Avondale’s Light up the Sky Celebration will be 6-9 p.m. July 1 at Phoenix Raceway, 7602 Jimmie Johnson Drive in Avondale.
The free general admission with tailgate parking, food trucks, games in the Kid Zone and concludes with fireworks about 8:25 p.m.