What's Open, Closed In Scottsdale For July 4 — Plus The City's Biggest Fireworks Show Ever

SCOTTSDALE, AZ — Most Scottsdale city offices and facilities will be closed Friday as the city observes Independence Day.

Here’s what residents need to know before the holiday weekend kicks off.

City offices

Most city offices and facilities will be closed Friday. Residents who need in-person city services should take care of business before then or plan to follow up after the holiday.

Trash and recycling

Trash and recycling collection will run on its regular schedule Friday, July 3. Residents should have containers at the curb by 5 a.m. on their collection day, or set them out the night before.

Heading to the July 4 celebration?

While city offices shut down for the long weekend, Scottsdale’s Independence Day celebration at WestWorld is going bigger than ever.

Organizers are billing this year’s fireworks show as the largest in the city’s history, launching at approximately 9 p.m. against the backdrop of the McDowell Mountains.

The event runs from 5 to 9 p.m. on July 4.

The lineup includes the 406 Rodeo with bull riding, bronc riding and mutton busting for kids, a slider-eating contest, a Parade of Heroes and an America 250 reading of the Declaration of Independence. A new South Hall Kids Zone features bounce houses, face painters and kid-friendly vendors.

A few things to know before you go: The event is cashless, so leave the paper money at home. Wind speeds can also affect the fireworks start time.

Ticket options range from $25 general indoor admission to a $50 Backyard BBQ package, with a $40 drive-in viewing option in the Polo Field for those who want to watch from their car.

The city’s message heading into the weekend: “We hope everyone has an enjoyable and safe holiday weekend.”