Happy 242nd birthday, America! Celebrate Independence Day with the 4th of July Wet Fest at the Sedona community pool from noon to 4 p.m. The free activity features a water slide, games, water toys, swimming, live music and lunch (for purchase). For details, call 928- 282-7098 or visit www.sedonaaz.gov.
If it’s fireworks you want, the City of Cottonwood hosts its 19th annual Fantastic Family Fourth of July at Cottonwood Kids Park from 3:30 to 9 p.m. The park will be filled with games, water slides and inflatable rides. There will be a watermelon eating contest along with free hot dogs and hamburgers from 4 to 6 p.m. Entry into the park is free, but there’s a charge for some of the rides and parking costs $1 (all proceeds benefit area youth organizations). The 35-minute fireworks show begins around 8:45 p.m. For more information, call 928-639-3200 or visit www.cottonwoodaz.gov.
And in Flagstaff, enjoy the 22nd Annual Greater Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce 4th of July Parade in downtown from 9 to 11 a.m. More than 100 floats will participate, and patriotic attire is encouraged. For details, call 928-774-4505 or visit www.flagstaffchamber.com.
