Annual Independence Day Celebration and Summer Feast
TUCSON, AZ (June 26, 2026) — As it marks almost a century of welcoming guests to its historic property, the Arizona Inn invites the community to celebrate Independence Day at its annual Fourth of July Celebration on Friday, July 4, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
The Arizona Inn’s Fourth of July Celebration continues a tradition that has brought the Tucson community together for generations. Set against the backdrop of one of Tucson’s most iconic landmarks, the event offers a special opportunity to honor America’s independence while celebrating the Inn’s legacy. Founded by Arizona's first congresswoman, Isabella Greenway, the Arizona Inn was established in 1930 as a "sanctuary of grace in the Sonoran Desert." Today the iconic Tucson landmark continues to honor its history with a festive evening of exceptional food, live music, and family-friendly fun on the Inn's beautiful main lawn.
Guests will enjoy a slow-cooked summer feast served on the African Terrace, featuring a generous spread of American classics, including house-crafted ribs and sliders, beer-and-mustard glazed chicken, grilled shrimp, watermelon and feta salad, green chile cornbread, and more. Dessert offerings include a build-your-own strawberry shortcake station and a chef-attended s'mores experience. Beverage service will be available on the lawns from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
House made BBQ Ribs
The evening's entertainment will feature live music from Dos Sueños, an electric violin and guitar duo that blends lush string melodies with warm, velvety guitar tones to create a unique, genre-bending sound. creating the perfect soundtrack for this beloved holiday celebration.
Admission is $65 for adults and $25 for children ages 12 and under. Children ages 5 and under are complimentary. Reservations are required and can be made online at: https://www.arizonainn.com/july4th/