Wednesday, June 24, 2009

Chandler 4th of July 7UP Fireworks Spectacular

The Chandler 4th of July 7UP Fireworks Spectacular begins at 4 p.m., with fireworks at 9:30 p.m. at Chandler’s Tumbleweed Park on July 4th. Admission to the park is free, and on-site event parking is $5 per vehicle. Tumbleweed Park is on the southwest corner of McQueen and Germann roads.The events at Tumbleweed Park include live music, a free kids carnival, a bike parade, and food and beverage vendors. Activities include a 35-foot water slide, 24-foot rock-climbing wall, dunk tank, and assorted water games and interactive amusements for kids. The live music will include performances by Plastic Gladys at 6:30 pm, and Panhead Ronnie at 8:30 pm.The Cactus Bike Push, Pull, Peddle Bike Parade will be at 6 pm, with each registrant receiving a free gift. The participant with the bike that is decorated best will win a Harro children’s bike. Participants can register for the free parade through July 3rd, at any Cactus Bike location, or at the park on July 4th from 5pm to 5:30 p.m. For bike parade details, contact the Cactus Bike Ocotillo location at (480) 782-5483 or the Ahwatukee location at (480) 940-7433.The event is presented annually by the Chandler Lions Club and the City of Chandler, along with the support of sponsors, including Kalil Bottling Company.Tumbleweed Park is located on the southwest corner of McQueen and Germann roads in Chandler. Enter the event from either westbound Germann Rd. or north and southbound McQueen Rd. A map with parking directions is available online at chandleraz.gov.