Tusayan's 4th of July celebration kicks off with a 4pm parade on the westbound lanes of Hwy 64 in Tusayan (between the two roundabouts).

Here is a link to the parade entry form.
https://tusayan-az.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Parade-Form-2026-050826.pdf

The parade will be followed by live music from Juniper Hill & Sapphire Sky Bands, Navajo hoop dancers, food and beverages, face painting, balloon art, kid's bike decorating, a foam party, and a cornhole tournament. The activities will happen on the vacant lot next to the IMAX Grand Canyon Visitors Center on Hwy 64 in Tusayan. 

As always, admission is free.

The celebration ends with a drone light show at dusk. The Town is upping its game on the drone show. This year the number of drones will go from 150 to 200 and the show will last 17 minutes.