The Great American BBQ and Fireworks Extravaganza.

Friday July 4, 2008, 6:00 p.m., Pacana Park, Maricopa, Ariz.

This slice of Americana includes a pie eating contest, water zone, and movie in the park. Festivities include a fireworks show set off immediately following the movie, a whiffle ball tournament and a watermelon seed spitting contest. Now in its third year, Maricopa’s July 4 event is a celebration of American spirit. www.maricopa-az.gov.

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