Arizona's Unconventional July 4th: 11 Unique Celebrations Before the Fireworks

Summer in Arizona hits differently, and nowhere is that more apparent than during the lead-up to Independence Day. While most people are busy stocking up on charcoal and potato salad, a special breed of revelers is preparing for the truly strange festivities that make this state one of a kind. Think less “polite neighborhood gathering” and more “unpredictable, eccentric spectacle.” We are talking about events where the traditions are as hot as the pavement and the local h