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News Release: Tusayan 4th of July Celebration and Drone Show to Feature Local Artisans

July 3, 2024

Tusayan— Join the Town of Tusayan for its annual 4th of July celebration with two unique drone light shows, featuring art from local artisans.  The Town is excited to honor these artists at this year’s Celebration (please visit https://tusayan-az.gov/july4th/ for pictures of the art work and details about the event).

Susan Burton (on behalf of her husband Wayne Glidden) for her artwork “Skill vs Will”
Randolf “Randy” David for his Hopi Kachina Carving(s)
The Yazzie Family for their rich body of work

Each of these artists will be present at the Celebration and available to meet with the public.  Their featured artwork will be raffled off throughout the evening, as well.

The Celebration will also feature the return of many favorites like, Native American dance performances from “Native Cultural Legacy”, led by Jospeh Secody.  Local bands Exit 64 and Juniper Hill will also perform.  Games, food, drinks, and the annual cornhole competition will all return this year.  The Celebration begins with the parade.  Line up begins at 3:45 with the parade starting at 4:30. The Drone Show(s) by Open Sky Productions will be right after dark and again at 10:30pm.  Come join this FREE event courtesy of the Town of Tusayan.

The Town of Tusayan sits one mile from the South Gates of Grand Canyon National Park.  Tusayan welcomes up to Six Million Visitors a year.  For more information on this and any of our great events please visit our website at https://tusayan-az.gov/explore/