City of Chandler announces July 4 'All-American Bash'

Celebrate Independence Day at the All-American Bash in Downtown Chandler.

The free, family-friendly event features live music, yard games, food vendors and more.

The Thursday, July 4 event is from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Dr. A.J. Chandler Park stage plaza, 178 E. Commonwealth Ave.,  east of Arizona Avenue in Downtown Chandler.

Local band Cold Shott and the Hurricane Horns will entertain the crowd with two  60-minute sets beginning at 7:05 p.m.  Instead of fireworks, there will be a five-minute pyrotechnics show as part of the concert.

The show will begin at 8:20 p.m.

Event attendees can win raffle prizes and free treats. The first 400 guests who claim a coupon will receive a free cool treat :Guests can redeem their coupon for one of four choices: bomb pop, smoothie, lemonade or snow cone.

Everyone in attendance can receive a raffle ticket to participate in the gift basket giveaway. Six gift baskets in various themes will be raffled off at 8:10 p.m. Winners need to be present.

The whole family can play oversized yard games such as Connect 4 and checkers.

Water, lemonade, hot dogs and other snacks will be available for purchase. Many Downtown Chandler restaurants and other businesses will be open as well.

Parking is free and available throughout Downtown Chandler. Accessible parking can be found in all paved lots and parking garages.

Event attendees are allowed to bring food, non-alcoholic drinks, coolers, umbrellas, canopies, blankets and lawn chairs.

See this website for prohibited items, including alcohol and fireworks.

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