Mayor Kell Palguta

Prescott Valley

“This time of year is one of my favorites in Prescott Valley. Summer is upon us, gardens are blooming, events are happening almost every weekend, and people are out and about enjoying all the things Prescott Valley has to offer.

“For Prescott Valley Town Council and staff, community amenities are top priority, and the interests of our residents are of the utmost importance. The 2023-2024 budget, effective July 1, emphasizes park improvements.

“Our 4th of July celebration, Red, White & Boom, will take place this year at the Prescott Valley Civic Center, with an array of great family games and activities, food trucks, and of course, a spectacular fireworks show launched from the center of Town. Plan to join us on Tuesday, July 4!

“Be sure get outside, take a walk, and enjoy what God has created for us here in Prescott Valley.”

—Mayor Kell Palguta

A BIGGER, BETTER 4TH OF JULY!

An all-new 4th of July celebration will be July 4, 3 to 9 p.m.

The event moves to the Prescott Valley Civic Center, which allowing for additional activities and amenities:

• Greater accessibility to Prescott Valley residents for fireworks viewing from the center of town.

• Increased number of food vendors in one central location, with complementary café seating.

• Increased parking capacity, with multiple overflow lots and added accessible access.

• Various cooling areas in the Library and Civic Center buildings.

• Enhanced beer garden.

• Increased stage accessibility with live bands, including Trailer Park Millionaires and country singer Tyler Gummersal kicking off the fireworks show with the National Anthem.

• Free carnival rides and carnival games, pony rides, face painting and balloon art.

For those who like tailgate parties, the Town will be opening the Findlay Toyota Center parking lot for family gatherings and barbecues, as well as a front row seat to the fireworks. Bob Edwards Park, including the large grass area, will be available for quieter parties, still with excellent fireworks viewing. For questions contact the Prescott Valley Parks & Recreation Department at 928.759.3090.

Fandomania Is Back

Prescott Valley Fandomania is Saturday, Aug. 12, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Findlay Toyota Center. From medieval sword fighting to cartoonists, including vendors, presentations and workshops, board games, roller derby demos, Comicars, Ghostbusters, authors and cartoonists, face painting, shield and button making, and a cosplay contest. Schedule of events, cosplay contest information: www.prescottvalley-az.gov/1349/Fandomania.