At Home in McCormick Ranch

I’ve only been able to find one 4th of July fireworks display in Scottsdale and it’s in the heart of our favorite zip code 85258, home to the McCormick and Gainey Ranch communities.

• Scottsdale Hyatt Regency at Gainey Ranch - 7500 E. Doubletree Ranch Road
  I called and talked to the front desk and they confirmed they will have a fireworks show.  For a front row seat, you will need to be a guest of the hotel or have a reservation at one of their restaurants.  From experience, I know that this show is visible from the surrounding neighborhoods.

If you want to get an encore, here’s a great way to wrap up the three day weekend with live music and more fireworks:

• The McCormick-Ranch Train Park will have fireworks on Sunday night (July 6th), presumably right after the weekly free concert ends.  This week’s band is CC Rider Express, a retro 80’s band.

Willing to drive a little (or a lot) to see some fireworks?  Artur and Joanna have compiled an extensive list of fireworks displays around Phoenix.

As you watch the fireworks, you may be reminded of what we are celebrating today as our founding fathers crafted the Declaration of Independence.  We have a lot to be thankful for.  Brave men.