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Trash and recycling services will be impacted by the holiday. All trash and recycling services (including bulk trash collection) will be moved back one calendar day.

The Fourth of July event at Schnepf Farms will be on Monday, beginning at 4 p.m. For more information, visit SchnepfFarms.com. "Local traffic only" signs will be posted in neighborhoods surrounding the venue.

For those setting off fireworks in Queen Creek, both the town's fire and police departments ask that you take the time to review their YouTube video of safety tips.

"We will be producing the biggest firework display we have ever had this Hometown 4th," said Carrie Schnepf. "It will be a 20-minute, action-packed display with larger and better aerial shells."

Operation Dry Water initiative aims to reduce alcohol-related accidents, fatalities

“We’re all looking forward to the Fourth of July holiday. It’s a time for fun with friends and family,” said Kurt Kroemer, regional CEO of Arizona and New Mexico. “We here at the Red Cross want everyone to enjoy their celebration and to be safe.”

Many dogs are frightened by fireworks and the noise can make them behave in erratically.