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Last Modified on 06/17/2009 12:58:25 June 13, 2008Take METRO Light Rail to the Fireworks:
For the first time, you can use METRO Light Rail to get to the Freedom Wireless Fabulous Phoenix 4th. Light rail will allow you to avoid parking hassles and crowds around the park. In addition to the park-n-ride lots, visitors also can catch the rail from downtown Phoenix, where on-street parking will be free. There are crowds expected on Light Rail on event day. To avoid lines at fare machines, you can buy pre-validated July 4th all-day passes online for $2.50 until Saturday, June 27. You can also pick up your pass in person at Central Station and the Tempe Transportation Center. Online sales will be mailed to the recipient. Central Station at Central Avenue and Van Buren is open Monday through Friday 7 a.m. – 4 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Tempe Transportation Center at Fifth Street and Forest Avenue is open Monday - Saturday 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. July 4th all-day passes sold on or after July 1 at transit centers will cost $3.50.
If you ride Light Rail to the event, you should get off at either the Indian School/Central Avenue stop and proceed north to the park entrance or the Campbell/Central Avenue stop and proceed south the park.
If you're driving to Steele Indian School Park for Fabulous Phoenix 4th, here are some suggested routes:
From the South: use I-10 to 7th Street. Exit at 7th Street and head north to either Thomas or Osborn roads. You can find parking facilities along 7th Street to Central from Thomas to Indian School roads.
From the East: use 202 to I-10 to 7th Street. Exit at 7th Street and head north to Thomas or Osborn roads. You can find parking facilities along 7th Street to Central from Thomas to Indian School.
From the West: use I-10 to 7th Avenue. Exit at 7th Avenue and head north to Thomas or Osborn. You can find parking facilities along 7th Avenue to Central from Thomas to Indian School.
From the North: From SR-51, your best bet is to exit at Bethany Home Road and head to the North Phoenix Baptist Church to catch a free shuttle to the event, which begin at 6 p.m. You also can continue south on SR-51 to Indian School or Thomas roads and head west to 7th Street.
No vehicles will be allowed in the park. You can enter the park on foot through three entrances: the main entrance at 3rd Street and Indian School Road; Central Avenue just north of Indian School Road; and 7th Street just north of Indian School Road.
STREET RESTRICTIONS: In order to maintain safety for pedestrians, complete closures on Central Avenue between Osborn and Campbell and Indian School Road between 7th Street and 7th Avenue will begin around 5:00 p.m. on event day. During the fireworks, 7th Street will be temporarily closed between Highland and Indian School Road and will be restricted until event traffic clears after the festival.