July 4 festivities boom at Tumbleweed

Sponsored by the Chandler Lion's Club, the City of Chandler and Kalil Bottling Company, the Spectacular begin at 4 p.m., with live music, a bike parade and soccer games at 6 p.m. and fireworks at 9:30 p.m.
The park, located on the southwest corner of McQueen and Germann roads, will brim with things to do for both families and adults. The Lion's Club expects the greatest attendance yet, as the 4th falls on a Friday for the first time in five years.
John Stewart, event chairman of Chandler Lion's Club, says this means more activities and more space.
"We are anticipating big crowds and are loaded up and ready for it," Stewart says. "We have good events, good fireworks and a lot of activities to entertain people while they are there."
Kids' activities include a free carnival, 24-foot rock climbing wall, military exhibit with at least six tanks for all ages to explore and several get-wet activities such as water balloon wars, a dunk tank and waterslides.
Children ride their decorated bikes around the park in the Cactus Bike Push, Pull, Peddle Bike Parade at 6 p.m., hoping to win the grand prize of a Harro bicycle. Participants can register at any Cactus Bike location until July 3.
There will be a beer garden for adults, which will also have blended margaritas and pina coladas. The band Corporate Affair will headline the event, with Neon Factor kicking off the live music.
Parking is located in both of the park's lots and is $5 per vehicle. Food, drinks and coolers are allowed in, although the Lion's Club appreciates support and suggests each guest buy a soda or water. No barbecuing or grilling is allowed. For more information about the Spectacular, call 480-782-2735. For parade details, call 480-782-5483.