Grand Canyon Independence Day Celebration Promises Fun for All

The American Flag flies over Kolb Studio | Photo by Mike Buchheit

One of the liveliest events on Grand Canyon’s summer calendar is the annual 4th of July Celebration hosted by the Grand Canyon Chamber and Visitors Bureau. The festivities will begin at 2:30 p.m. with a homespun parade on Highway 64 through Tusayan, the gateway community located a mile south of Grand Canyon National Park.

After the half-hour parade, there will be games for kids, picnic-style food & beverages, and live music by the band Stylus. Due to wildfire danger, there will not be any fireworks, but with a 7:00 p.m. finish time, you’ll have just enough time to scamper to the South Rim to enjoy a Grand Canyon sunset over one of America’s national treasures.

About Mike Buchheit

Mike Buchheit was the director of the Grand Canyon Conservancy Field Institute for over 25 years, a professional landscape photographer and instructor, a freelance travel writer, and a popular lecturer on a wide variety of Grand Canyon-related topics. As a long-time resident, 3,000-mile hiker, and frequent river runner, the Iowa native has gained an intimate knowledge of the park that he called home.

As a long-time resident, 3,000-mile hiker, and frequent river runner, the Iowa native has gained an intimate knowledge of the park that he calls home. You can see some of his beautiful work on his Grand Canyon Prints website.