Families will have three opportunities to join in free celebrations that honor military veterans and offer great fireworks shows for the Independence Day holiday.
"After Dark in the Park," which will be 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, June 30, at Deer Valley Park, 19th Avenue and Utopia Road, will feature local entertainment, games, food and a fireworks display at 8:45 p.m.

"Light up the Sky" will be 7 to 10 p.m. Tuesday, July 3, at Maryvale Baseball Park, 3600 N. 51st Ave. It will feature games and other attractions for young kids, special youth activities, information booths and a fireworks show that will begin at 9:30 p.m.

The "Fabulous Phoenix 4th" will be 6 to 10 p.m. Wednesday, July 4, at Steele Indian School Park, Third Street and Indian School Road. It will feature rides and other activities for children, local entertainment, food vendors and a fireworks show at 9:30 p.m.

For those who want to see an early fireworks show, there will be a special display at 9 p.m. Friday, June 29, at the Rose Mofford Sports Complex, 9833 N. 25th Ave., as part of a softball tournament.