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4th of July Specials
Tags: Blog • Events • Restaurants & Dining • Spotlight
Stars, Stripes, and Specials
Downtown Tempe shines bright all weekend long with specials, foodie delights, and events to keep you in the patriotic or festive spirit. While there are no fireworks this year due to supply issues, there is a super new event at Tempe Beach Park this year!
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Red, White & Floom - Tempe's Independence Day Celebration on July 3
Celebrate Independence Day with live music, activities for kids and a spectacular fire show choreographed to music on Tempe Town Lake. Red, White & Floom is from 6 - 10 p.m. at Tempe Beach Park (Mill Avenue & Rio Salado Parkway). Free family fun is in store for the whole family. 80's cover band Rock Lobster will be there and food and beverages will be available for purchase. Check out https://tempe4th.com/ for more details.
Weekend Pool Party at Alibi Tempe
360 degree views of fireworks all over the valley. Book your day passes or cabanas on Resortpass.com and enjoy a weekend of live music at the rooftop pool as well as a special BBQ menu specialty cocktails. https://www.resortpass.com/hotels/Canopy-Hilton-Tempe-Downtown
Follow Alibi Tempe on Instagram >>> https://www.instagram.com/alibitempe/
Fourth of July at the Tallest Rooftop in Tempe
Head to Skysill Rooftop Lounge at The Westin Tempe for a 360 view of fireworks at Tempe’s tallest rooftop on Fourth of July! Skysill will be celebrating from 12pm-10pm with the following:
$4 Draft Beers (Available from July 1st- July 4th)
$25 Truly Buckets
1/2 off Specialty Cocktails
Plus they'll have a specialty BBQ menu from 12pm-4pm and a live DJ from 12pm-4pm and 5pm-10pm.
Follow Skysill Rooftop Lounge on Instagram >>> https://www.instagram.com/skysillrooftop
Adventure Awaits on Tempe Town Lake
Be the captain of your own adventure and rent a boat from Boat Rentals of America on Tempe Town Lake. You can reserve your boat online by visiting https://boats4rent.com/tempe-az/tempe-town/
RED, WHITE, AND BOOZY DRINK SPECIALS
The Bomb Poppin' Punch at Morning Squeeze
Morning Squeeze is sharing some summer vibes this July. The groovy breakfast and lunch spot has patriotic-themed food and drink specials that are perfect for the long holiday weekend. Cue the fireworks for the return of the Bomb Poppin' Punch ($8). This "red, white & boozy" cocktail layers blue curacao, vodka, lemonade and grenadine and comes topped with a cherry garnish.
Hungry? Morning Squeeze's Stuffed French Toast is inspired by the restaurant's love of super heroes and breakfast cereal. The Cap'n America Stuffed French Toast ($14) layers a cereal milk-infused cream filling between two slices of its original French Toast then tops it with red and blue cereal crumbles.
Follow Morning Squeeze on Instagram >>> https://www.instagram.com/morningsqueeze/
Red, White & Blue Daiquiris to Stay American Cool at Fat Tuesday
Cool off during the holiday weekend with red, white and blue daiquiris from Fat Tuesday on Mill Avenue. The refreshing drinks and flavors will keep you in the American spirit all weekend long. On July 3 & 4, enjoy $4 Fireball Shots - boom! Open 11 a.m. - 2 a.m. on both July 3 & 4 with a DJ from 6 p.m. - 2 a.m. on Sunday the 3rd of July.
Follow Fat Tuesday Tempe on Instagram to learn more >>> https://www.instagram.com/fattuesdaytempe/
Ben Drankin' at Pedal Haus Brewery
Be like Ben, grab your crew and head to Pedal Haus for 50% off on Growler fills, $4 Adult Soda Pops (hard seltzer) and $14 grub specials: Chicago Dog, tots & a beer or a Smashburger, tots and a beer. Ben was right, "God made beer because he loves us and wants us to be happy".
Follow Pedal Haus Brewery on Instagram to learn more >>> https://www.instagram.com/pedalhausbrewery/
Celebrate with a Zipparita!
Celebrate Independence Day at Zipps! Open 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. on Monday, July 4. From 3 - 7 p.m. Zipparitas are on special for $5 (+$1 per flavor) and are only $4 from 10 p.m. - close (+$1 per flavor). Grab 'em dine in or to-go! View this special and others at https://www.zippssportsgrills.com/menus/
Follow Zipps on Instagram >>> https://www.instagram.com/zippssportsgrills/?hl=en
HAPPY FORK OF JULY- Sparkling Delights
Sunday Funday at Pedal Haus Brewery
Join Pedal Haus Brewery every Sunday for great drink specials, a laid-back vibe and..... bottomless breakfast. No words have ever been paired more perfectly than these. Check out their menu online.
Follow Pedal Haus Brewery on Instagram >>> https://www.instagram.com/pedalhausbrewery/
Red, White, and Blue Cheesecake Sundae Spectacular!
Oh Sweet land of liberty- Sparky's is the coolest! Enjoy small batches made from scratch. In honor of 4th of July, make sure to try out their red, white & blue cheesecake sundae spectacular. It won't disappoint! http://sparkyscreamery.com/