Upcoming Events at Apache Junction High School
Description
Join the City of AJ Parks & Recreation for our annual Fourth of July Celebration. All festivities take place on Thursday, July 4th, 2019. We will be kicking off events at the 4th of July Volleyball Tournament held at Superstition Shadows Aquatic Center.
Event Details
Registration for the free tournament begins at 7:15am. Space is limited to the first 8 teams (up to 10 players per team) to register. Tournament begins at 8am. Spectators must pay pool admission to watch tournament. Admission is waived for tournament participants. Superstition Shadows Aquatic Center will be open for swimming from 10am-2pm on the Fourth of July (daily admission rates apply). We will also be doing wacky swim activities including water games, races, and the Obstacle Course! (free with paid admission to the pool). Races will be split into appropriate age categories for ages 5 and older. Prizes to those who participate. Signup sheets and times of the races will be posted pool side by the manager's office. Evening events are located at the Apache Junction High School Track and Field. The fireworks show is presented by Republic Services. The gates will open at 6 pm. Game booths, hosted by local Non-Profit Organizations and activities for kids will take place at the field starting at 6pm. Some of the activities include: Inflatable/Water games, bean bag toss, prize ponds, a Bicycle, Wagon & Tricycle Float Contest (judging at 6:30 pm), and live entertainment. Free Watermelon will be available starting at 6:00 pm until it is gone. Outside the Line will perform from 6:30-8:30pm and will kick off the Fireworks Extravaganza at 8:30pm. This is a free event, open to the public (a small fee for food and game booths will apply). Parking is limited, so please come early. There will be traffic restrictions. Please plan for 20-30 minutes delays. For a comprehensive plan on parking and traffic control for the event please go to www.ajcity.net /events. The Fourth of July festivities are all located on School Property and no consumer fireworks, alcohol, smoking or weapons will be allowed at the event or adjacent parking/viewing areas (bags and coolers brought in to the facility will be checked). Food and drinks will be available to purchase on site. For more information on this program or other programs and services, please contact the Parks and Recreation Department at 480-983-2181 or visit our website at www.ajcity.net/parks.
