Fourth of July Swing Dance Convention: 10 a.m. Thursday
and Friday, 9 a.m. Saturday and Sunday, 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 2-6.
Twelve swing-dancing workshops and 15 competitions. Featuring
$16,000 in prize money and time for social dancing. Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa, 2400 E. Missouri Ave., Phoenix. $219 weekend
hotel and pass; $110 weekend pass; $109 hotel; $15 Gary Jobst Workshop; $10 all other workshops; free social dancing. 800-598-2538.
www.usaswingnet.com/phoenix/index.htm.
Light Up the Sky: 7-10 p.m. July 3. The event will have rides,
games, arts, crafts and fireworks. Maryvale Baseball Park,
3600 N. 51st Ave., Phoenix. Free. 602-262-6575.
Rev, White and Boom: 6-9:30 p.m. July 3. Tour the raceway,
enjoy entertainment and watch fireworks. Food, beverages and
activities will be available. Phoenix International Raceway,
7602 S. Avondale Blvd., Avondale. Free admission. 623-333-2400.
www.avondale.org/events.
Independence Day: 6:30 p.m. July 3. Live music, food and
activities. Fireworks set for 9:15 p.m. Bring a blanket. Estrella Lakeside Amphitheatre, 10300 S. Estrella Parkway, Goodyear. Free.
623-386-1000. www.ci.goodyear.az.us.
Annual Fireworks Celebration: 8:45 p.m. July 3. Watch
the fireworks show overlooking the lake. Lake Pleasant Regional
Park, 41835 N. Castle Hot Springs Road, Morristown. $ ԁ