July 4th Bobby Bruce Waterslide
Bobby Bruce whooshes down the 40-foot waterslide at Sunday's July 4th Tailgate event at Copper Sky. Photo by Brian Petersheim Jr.

There was family fun as far as the eye could see at Sunday’s Great American 4th Tailgate at Copper Sky.

From Waterslide Alley to competitive cornhole to sailing snowballs, Maricopans were enjoying Independence Day. It was all a warmup to the highlight of the celebration: the fireworks at the park at dusk.

The activities also included a cherry pie eating contest and a competition to find the best mullet in Maricopa.

Here are scenes from all the Fourth fun by Brian Petersheim Jr. and Bob McGovern:

July 4th Bodewigs Copper Sky
The Bodewigs play a big game of Connect Four on the fields at Copper Sky. They were enjoying the Great American 4th tailgate. Photo by Brian Petersheim Jr.
July 4th Cornhole
A contestant throws a bean bag high in the air during the cornhole competition. Photo by Bob McGovern
July 4th Snowball Launch
The Snowball Launch competition sponsored by Bahama Buck’s had many winners. Photo by Bob McGovern
Hanging out in the shade was a good way to stay cool at the Great American 4th Tailgate on Sunday. Photo by Brian Petersheim Jr.
July 4th Natalie Castillo Copper Sky
Natalie Castillo winds up for a cornhole toss at the Fourth of July Tailgate party at Copper Sky on Sunday. Photo by Brian Petersheim Jr.
July 4th Tailgate Copper Sky
Tailgaters at Copper Sky wear red, white and blue for the July 4th Tailgate. Photo by Brian Petersheim Jr.
July 4th Water Slides
Four waterslides of varying heights on the fields at Copper Sky helped keep tailgaters cool. Photo by Bob McGovern
July 4th water slide
A water slider makes a big splash. Photo by Bob McGovern

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