Volunteers needed for Arizona Celebration of Freedom
*Last day to sign up to volunteer for Celebration of Freedom is July 1st!
July 4th, 2025, at the Mesa Convention Center
Help us make this event one to remember! The City of Mesa needs you to volunteer! Just a few hours of your time can make a huge difference. We are looking for support at any of the following: entry stations, info booths, splash zone, carnival zone, tear-down, etc.
Sign Up Today
|
As temperatures reach triple digits, remember these tips to help you prepare and stay safe:
Make sure your A/C unit works well. Your house can heat up quickly without air conditioning and reach unsafe temperatures. Check your unit and change your filters.
Watch the Resident’s Guide to Heat Safety video and share it with others. Learn how to identify signs of heat-related illnesses and how to keep pets and people in your home safe from the heat.
Visit mesaaz.gov/heatsafety to learn what resources are available to you. From cooling centers to hydration stations and many other heat safety assistance resources, this is the webpage you’ll want to bookmark this season.
Make a Heat Safety Plan with your family. What would you do if your A/C goes out in the middle of July? Take a moment to plan for contingencies by locating air-conditioned spaces near your house and exchanging phone numbers with neighbors so that you can check on each other. Heat Relief Sites in your area: Heat Safety - City of Mesa
|
Donate to the 19th Annual Mesa Hydration Donation Campaign. From May 5 through September 30, this effort provides supplies of water to people in need. We work with nonprofit agencies and businesses to collect the bottles of water which are distributed through United Food Bank to numerous agencies in the valley, including A New Leaf, Paz de Cristo and Mesa United Way. You can donate water bottles or cash to help us provide this life-saving service.
|
Pet Summer Safety
Leave your animals at home. Never leave your pet in a car during the summer. Temperatures inside a car increase by 20 degrees in 10 minutes, even with cracked windows. Call 911 if you see an animal locked in a vehicle.
Better inside. Your pet needs constant access to water and shade. Shady spots offer little protection from the heat and move with the sun. It's better to keep them inside an air-conditioned space if you can.
Find a summer walk schedule. If it's too hot to stand barefoot for five seconds on the path, it's too hot to walk your dog. Paws burn easily on hot surfaces. Don't risk it; walk them later!
Fireworks Safety. Fireworks may be fun for us, but they can terrify pets. Mesa Animal Control urges pet owners to keep animals indoors with calming noise, ID tags or microchips updated, and never bring them to fireworks shows. Crate pets if they’re used to it, and never leave them in hot cars. If your pet goes missing, visit maricopa.gov/162/Lost-Found-Pet or call 602-506-7387. Found a pet? Call Mesa Animal Control at 480-644-2268. Fireworks are legal on private property June 24–July 6 with permission—but aerials, firecrackers, and bottle rockets are not.
|
 Be Monsoon Ready
It’s that time of the year. Monsoon storms may start quickly and lead to downed power lines and trees, power outages and flooded streets in a matter of minutes. Visit the emergency web pages for details about preparing for storms and important emergency contact information.
Monsoon Hotlines
- Life-threatening emergencies: 911
- Non-emergency Police assistance: 480-644-2211
- Report street issues, traffic signal outages and get storm information: 480-644-2160
- Report electric power outage
* SRP: 602-236-8811
* City of Mesa Electric: 480-644-2262
- Natural gas emergency
* Mesa Gas 480-644-4277
* Southwest Gas 877-860-6020
- American Red Cross: 800-842-7349
Littlest Learner's
Backpack Bash!
|
Hit a home run at the Littlest Learners Backpack Bash on July 9th—don’t miss out on FREE backpacks for children aged birth to five, courtesy of the Arizona Diamondbacks and Honeywell! From 11AM to 1PM, you’ll have the chance to enroll your family in free programming with the Mesa Family Resource Center and Mesa K-Ready, learn about community resources, and get school supplies that will help get your little learners ready to do their best. Children must be present to receive backpack; backpacks are available while supplies last.
Get yours today!
|
Are you a City of Mesa electric customer?
Receive $50 for enrolling in Mesa’s Smart Peaks program and another $50 each year you participate! To verify eligibility, check compatible thermostats, and enroll, visit https://mesaaz.gov/smartpeaks
|
Fuel up with healthy food and enjoy an activity provided by the library. Meals must be eaten on-site. Birth-18. This program is funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and sponsored by Arizona Department of Education in association with St. Mary’s Food Bank Alliance.
Dobson Ranch Library
Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
(closed July 4)
Main Library
Tuesdays, Thursdays
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
|
 Friday, July 4, 2025 | 6:00 to 10:00 p.m.
Join us in downtown Mesa for Arizona's coolest Independence Day event.
Food, fun, fantastic patriotic displays/activities, and fireworks!
The Willmeng Arizona Celebration of Freedom returns Friday, July 4, with more than just fireworks—it’s a full-blown tribute to liberty, packed with high-energy entertainment, moving patriotic tributes and family-friendly fun. From thrilling wrestling matches to powerful musical performances, this is Mesa’s can’t-miss Independence Day celebration.
Live Music & Fireworks on Stage America - The lawn outside the Mesa Convention Center (263 N. Center St.) will come alive with People Who Could Fly, a high-energy band known for their catchy alt-pop sound. Just before the sky lights up, the Salute to America program at 9:15 p.m. sets a patriotic tone leading into a spectacular fireworks finale at 9:30 p.m.
NEW This Year: Pro Wrestling in the Amphitheatre - Phoenix Championship Wrestling Presents SLAMU brings the action to the Mesa Amphitheatre. Cheer on fan favorites like Zamaya, Jon Wolfgang, Pretty City Express, Enrique Calderon and Kevin Koa as they deliver heart-pounding, high-flying showdowns in the ring. Expect edge-of-your-seat excitement that the whole family can enjoy.
Outdoor Patriotic Attractions - Get up close to impressive military vehicles at the Patriotic Military Showcase, meet recruiters from the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines and Space Force, and feel the adrenaline of the returning Patriotic Superhero Stunt Show, with jaw-dropping performances.
Cool Off Inside for Inspiring Indoor Experiences Step into the air-conditioned Mesa Convention Center for a lineup of indoor patriotic programs such as:
- Let Freedom Ring Laser Light Show – A dazzling display of lasers, music and imagery.
- Live Performances by the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Arizona Band between laser shows.
- The Fallen Soldiers Memorial – A moving tribute to Arizona’s heroes lost in Iraq and Afghanistan.
- Historic Flags Presentation – Learn the history and meaning of different flags of the United States.
Bring the whole family and join us for the 16th annual Willmeng Arizona Celebration of Freedom! Enjoy an evening of festivities from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Mesa Convention Center and Mesa Amphitheatre.
Summer is here! From pools to museums, make sure you check the City’s calendar of events. Temperatures are rising. Please share this newsletter with your family, friends and neighbors and help them learn how to stay safe in the heat.
|
|
