July 4th festival set to rock Tempe Beach Park

TEMPE, Ariz. – This Friday, the FOX 10 July 4^th Tempe Town Lake Festival will bring thousands of festival-goers to Tempe Beach Park for an evening of live entertainment, food, the AZ Central.com splash zone, as well as family activities and games. A 35-minute fireworks show launched from the Mill Avenue Bridge will round out the night’s festivities.

The winner of this year’s Star Spangled Idol contest, Keli Rutledge, will sing the national anthem at the event. In addition to Rutledge’s performance, live entertainment will include Scottsdale’s youngest rock band, a group of seasoned performers and more:

5:25-6:05 p.m.     Don’t Tell Mom Band

6:15-7 p.m.             Lil Debbie Band      

7:15-8:10 p.m.     Donovan and the All-Stars

8:20-9:14 p.m./9:50-10:45 p.m.          Outside the Line 

Gates open at 5 p.m. for the FOX 10 July 4^th Tempe Town Lake Festival, produced by the Kiwanis Club of Tempe. Net proceeds from the 63^rd annual fireworks spectacular will benefit the Kiwanis Club of Tempe’s children’s charities.

Tickets can be purchased in advance at City of Tempe outlets, Fry’s and Fry’s Marketplace stores, or online at www.Tempe4th.com. Tickets will also be available day-of at the entrance to Tempe Beach Park.

Check out www.Tempe4th.com for additional information including food vendors, parking and traveling to and from the big bash (street closures, bus routes and detours, METRO light rail information) and more.