Scottsdale 4th of July returns to WestWorld for 11th Year

Scottsdale 4th of July Celebration at WestWorld returns for the 11th year, Thursday, July 4, from 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Ticket prices will not increase for the popular, family friendly patriotic festivities inside the Tony Nelssen Equestrian Center, according to a press release.

“We are delighted to present the eleventh year of Scottsdale 4th of July and adding to the mix the new Winter Wonderland,” Kerry Dunne, partner of R Entertainment, which co-founded and co-produced this event with M Culinary, said in the release. “We’ll have snowball contests, sled runs and more. New this year is the “Be Healthy Arizona” wellness village. And we’re pleased to welcome a new name with the Lerner and Rowe Bull Riding Rodeo. And, of course, the popular Cold Beers and Cheeseburgers Summer Slider Eating Championship returns.”

Brandon Maxwell of M Culinary added in the release, “This has been a fabulous collaboration, and Scottsdale 4th is now a tradition for the city. We are proud to have grown this delightful family-friendly, patriotic event for everyone in Scottsdale and the Valley at large. It’s been a gratifying production and a pleasure seeing so many smiling faces enjoy the 4th of July in our beautiful city every year.”

Scottsdale 4th of July unites summertime favorites, a backyard BBQ, fireworks and fabulous fun in the 300,000 square-foot fully air-conditioned Tony Nelssen Equestrian Center at WestWorld with indoor festivities beginning at 5 p.m. Throughout the evening guests will enjoy live entertainment, games, a snowy Winter Wonderland, a health village, a bull-riding rodeo, mutton-busting for kids and more. Then, guests step outdoors to see Scottsdale’s largest fireworks show light up the night sky, beginning at approximately 9 p.m.

Fans who prefer to skip WestWorld’s indoor festivities and simply drive in, park-and-watch fireworks from the comfort of their own vehicles have two parking area options.

Tickets are available at Scottsdale4th.com . This is a cashless event.

There are many ways to celebrate:

• GA Indoor Access. For all the fun and games in the cool indoors in the north hall, and rodeo arena. Food & drink will be available for purchase. Parking separate; pre-purchase parking highly recommended;

• Indoor Backyard BBQ (Adult). For fun and games in the cool indoors in the north hall and rodeo arena, plus a casual barbecue menu by Chef Michael DeMaria of M Culinary Concepts. (NOTE: advance purchase highly recommended; tickets limited). Parking separate; pre-purchase parking highly recommended;

• Indoor Backyard BBQ (Child, ages 5-10). For fun and games in the cool indoors in the north hall and rodeo arena, plus & including a casual barbecue menu by Chef Michael DeMaria of M Culinary Concepts. (NOTE: advance purchase highly recommended; tickets limited);

• Indoor Winter Wonderland. Snowy village in the equidome arena will offer sled runs, snowball contests, Christmas shopping & more. This is an add-on ticket; GA or Backyard BBQ ticket required to purchase. Advance purchase recommended; tickets $15 day of show;

• Polo Field [outdoor] Parking. Fireworks display outdoors; grass field parking; large space to bring chairs + picnic blankets; food & drink (non-alcohol) available for purchase; permanent bathrooms (Lot opens at 6 p.m.);

• Fireworks [outdoor] Parking. Fireworks display outdoors. Snag a parking spot in the “Fireworks-Only Blue Lot” on the north side of WestWorld to watch the show. Access to outdoor food court at Monterra, as desired. (Lot opens 6 p.m.).

NOTE: Scottsdale residents eligible for 50 percent off GA tickets only, through June 28; resident purchase available only with a Scottsdale zip code.

For more information, visit Scottsdale4th.com and follow on social at Instagram and Facebook @Scottsdale4thofJuly; and Twitter @ScottsdaleInDay.