“A” Mountain Fireworks

Announcement from the City of Tucson….

“With special thanks to Desert Diamond Casino and Entertainment for its generous donation, the fireworks celebration from “A” Mountain will start at approximately 9:15 p.m., Friday, July 4.

“On behalf of the people of Tucson, I want to thank the folks at Desert Diamond for sponsoring this year’s 4th of July celebration,” said Mayor Jonathan Rothschild. “It’s great for the community when business interests step up and help out. I also want to thank the Tohono O’odham Nation for their generous support over the years and their commitment to Tucson and Southern Arizona.”

Residents may enjoy the “A” Mountain fireworks show from the Tucson Convention Center’s Parking Lot B (off Cushing Street between Granada and Church Avenue) or Parking Lot C (off Granada between Broadway Boulevard and Cushing Street). There will be food vendors (burgers, hot dogs, ice cream, refreshments and a beer garden) available between 7 p.m. and 9 p.m.

Residents may also view the “A” Mountain fireworks show from the lot at 22nd Street and the Interstate 10 frontage road.

In order to accommodate the fireworks display, Sentinel Peak Road will be closed at noon on Thursday, July 3, and will reopen to all traffic on Saturday, July 5, at noon.Beginning at 5 p.m. on July 4, Mission Road will be closed from Starr Pass Boulevard to Congress Street and will reopen approximately one hour following”