Celebrate 250 Years of Independence in Florence!
Celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary at Freedom Fest 2026!
Florence is going BIG for the 250th anniversary – join us for an unforgettable Fourth of July Freedom Fest celebration filled with music, food, family fun, and our biggest fireworks show yet!
Event Details
Date: Saturday, July 4, 2026
Event Hours: 5:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Location: Florence Multipurpose Field & Aquatic Center
174 W. 1st Street, Florence, AZ
Aquatic Center Hours: 1:00 PM – 10:00 PM (Free Admission)
Fireworks Show: 9:15 PM
Live Entertainment
• National Anthem | Evelyn Errante
• The Blindsiders
• Second Annual Rib Eating Contest presented by Your Behind BBQ
• Honeygirl | Featuring Arizona-grown country music and guitarist Scotty Johnson of the Grammy-nominated Gin Blossoms
• Headliner Sheila E. | Grammy Award-winning musician, percussion icon, and internationally acclaimed performer
Activities & Attractions
• Water Slides
• 45-Foot Water Obstacle Course
• Full Throttle RC Raceway
• Sports Inflatables
• 9-Hole Mini Golf Course
• Giant Lawn Games
• Stars & Stripes Sand Art Experience
• Toddler Soft Play Zone
• Face Painting & Balloon Animals
Food Vendors
Chef on the Go • San Tan Hotdogs & Docs Dogs • Sunshine Funnel Cake • Maui Wowi Smoothies • Snowie Town • Cuties Lemonade • Copper Corn • Udder Delights
Retail & Resource Vendors
M and J Toys • Adventure Threadworx • Renewal by Andersen • More Coming Soon
Sponsors & Community Partners
Presenting Sponsor | Florence Copper
Community Sponsor | Explore Pinal County
Event Partner | Your Behind BBQ
Know Before You Go
• Bring portable chairs or blankets for seating
• Complimentary water will be available throughout the event
• Canopies are permitted in designated areas and must be removed by sunset
• Pets are not permitted, except trained service animals
Bring your family, friends, and your patriotic spirit and get ready to celebrate the Fourth of July the Florence way!
For parking information, traffic plans, and road closures, see the Freedom Fest Parking & Traffic Information section below.
Questions? Call (520) 868-7040.
Make a Difference Day
Halloween Fright Fest
Fright Fest
It’s time to get spooky, Florence! 🎃
Get ready for a night of Halloween fun in Historic Downtown Florence this Friday, October 31, from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m.
Bring the whole family for a safe, festive evening packed with activities, food, and entertainment!
🗺️ Check out the Event Map and Parking Guide to plan your night!
ℹ️ Here’s what’s happening:
🔸 Padilla Park – Costume Contest hosted by Mayor Keith Eaton, Mario Kart on the big screen, and a Kid Zone with inflatables
🔸 6th Street – Delicious food, retail vendors, Town Info Booth, and First Aid Tent
🔸 8th Street (West of Main) – Rydables’ mechanical animals
🔸 8th Street (East of Main) – Inflatable carnival games and competitive group games
🔸 Jacques Square (8th Street) – Soft play area for little ones
🚗 Parking will be available at:
1️⃣ Florence Community Center
2️⃣ Town Hall
3️⃣ Jason Lopez Memorial Park
4️⃣ Dorothy Nolan Senior Center
5️⃣ Quartz Lot
♿ Handicap parking will be available at McFarland State Park.
Let’s make this Fright Fest one to remember, Florence! 💀🎉
🍬 Event Link 👉 https://bit.ly/43x5Q2k
Junior Parada Parade
Junior Parada Parade
Saturday, Nov 29 at 10:00 a.m.
Historic Main Street
93 rd Annual Junior Parada
November 2025
28th 29th 30th
Charles Whitlow Arena
For Rodeo Information: facebook.com/historicflorencefoundation/
Holiday Parade
Hometown Holiday Light Parade
Friday, December 5, 2025 | Drone Show 6:30 p.m. | Light Parade at 7:30 p.m.
Celebrate the season in Historic Downtown Florence with an evening full of holiday cheer. Enjoy food, entertainment, and family activities throughout the night, including photos with Santa, a special meet and greet with voice actress Gini Holtzman, known for portraying Peppermint Patty from Peanuts, and a screening of How the Grinch Stole Christmas in Padilla Park at sunset.
New this year, the Holiday Drone Show will begin at 6:30 p.m., followed by the ceremonial Lighting of Main Street. The celebration continues with the annual Holiday Light Parade at 7:30 p.m., a hallmark tradition that brings our community together each year.
Bring the family and enjoy a festive night out as we welcome the holiday season in Florence.
For more information, visit: https://bit.ly/48E1okd
Historic Home Tour
41th Annual Florence Historic Home Tour
TBD
The Eggstravaganza
Eggstravaganza
Saturday, March 14th
Time: 9:00 a.m. to Noon
Event location | Jason Lopez Memorial Park (600 N. Main St.)
We will have food vendors, DJ, Balloon artist, face painting, soft play zone, inflatables, and pictures with the Easter Bunny.
Egg scramble Times
Infant-4yrs 9:30 am
5yrs-8yrs 10 am
9yrs-12yrs 10:30 am
13+ 11 am
Road to Country Thunder
Road to Country Thunder
Downtown Florence
Thank you to our event sponsors:
Sponsorship Opportunities
The Town of Florence Community Services Department provides various events, programs and activities throughout the year, and we rely very much on sponsorships to make these activities possible for our community. If you are interested in sponsoring any of our events, please review the sponsorship package and contact Jessica.lewis@florenceaz.gov or (520)868-7058.