The Arizona Department of Health Services recommends wearing a face covering in public and avoiding close contact with others.However, all of Flagstaff's usual July 4 events, including the parade, Lights on the Lawn and Art in the Park, have been canceled. Jul 4, 2020 at 7:00 PM ***In response to COVID-19, the annual 4th of July celebration hosted by the Willcox Rotary Club is cancelled. "To watch the fireworks from outside the park, parking on State Route 89 is available on a first-come basis beginning at 7 p.m., according to the city's website. "Surprise has made the difficult decision to cancel the July 4th fireworks display due to COVID-19," according to the city's Facebook page.Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers originally were announced as headliners for the event but the concert has been canceled.Instead, the city is hosting a "glow-off" contest and encouraging residents to post their photos on social media.This Fourth of July will be a socially distanced one for many metro Phoenix communities. "We apologize for any inconvenience. Other ways to prevent the spread of the coronavirus can be found at https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/prevention.html.While Veterans Memorial Park and other local parks will be open, the fields near Domingo Paiz Sports Complex will be closed to "discourage people (from) congregating in large groups," according to Public Information Officer Adam Curtis.There will be no Independence Day events in Show Low this year.While some annual Fourth of July traditions around Arizona have been canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic, other events will go forward.Some cities, such as Lake Havasu, have not issued guidance on safety precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19 as coronavirus cases in Arizona continue to break daily records.
"As a result of the increase in community spread of COVID-19, the city of Peoria made the difficult decision to cancel the fireworks show previously planned at three locations for the All-American Festival at Home this Saturday, July 4," according to the city's Facebook page.The city has a schedule of suggested activities that people can participate in from home, such as a barbecue cook-off, line dancing and cannonball competition. Across Arizona, July Fourth events have been canceled due to the coronavirus. Spectators must remain in their cars.Officials "made the difficult decision to cancel this year’s popular Fourth of July parade, wet zone and FreedomFest events," the city said in a statement. Tempe Town Lake's annual festival has been "suspended," with no plans for fireworks.Patrons are asked to stay within their assigned spaces — lawn chairs are allowed — and stay at home if they are experiencing any symptoms of illness or have traveled within the last 14 days. Prescott Rodeo features bareback riding, barrel racing, and cattle roping. "A drive-in fireworks show will take place at Watson Lake Park. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic this will NOT be a festival.