Cobre Valley Independence Day Celebration 2026
Celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary
Hosted by the Gila County Public Safety Association in Miami
Join the community for a three-day patriotic celebration filled with food, family activities, crafts, entertainment, and hometown pride.
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Please join together in commemorating a truly historic milestone — the 250th anniversary of the Independence of the United States of America! To mark this once-in-a-lifetime celebration, we are thrilled to invite you to the Third Annual Liberty Dinner featuring Major Travis Kirkland, a proud graduate of the United States Air Force Academy and Globe-Miami son, and elite Air Force fighter pilot. Major Kirkland is trained in both the A-10 and the state-of-the-art F-35 fighter jets.
Event Details:
Date: Thursday, July 2, 2026 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: Bullion Plaza Cultural Center Gymnasium, 150 Plaza Circle, Miami, AZ 85539
Honor Quilts Ceremony 
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Open to the public.
Honoring 17 Veterans with a special quilt presentation.
Liberty Dinner Event
Doors Open: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM for meet and greet. Visit with our local veterans (Bar available for alcohol and non-alcoholic drinks)
Silent Auction and Door Prizes: 4:00 PM-6:00 PM Must be present to win
Menu: Catered by Taqueria La Familia
Juicy steak
- Dinner salad
- Baked potato with all the fixings
- Grilled Asparagus
- Dessert
Tickets: $50.00 per dinner
🎟 Available online: https://LIBERTYDINNER2026.eventbrite.com
📍 Ticket Purchase Locations:
Globe-Miami Chamber of Commerce 1360 N Broad St, Globe, AZ 85501
Friday, June 12
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Bullion Plaza Cultural Center & Museum ‘s 2nd Friday Event 150 Plaza Cir, Miami, AZ 85539
Friday, June 12
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
💵 Payment is accepted via cash or check (made payable to Gila County Public Safety Memorial Association (GCPSMA)).
Supporting First Responders Heroes:
All proceeds benefit the Gila County Public Safety Memorial Association, an IRS designated 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, honoring our public safety heroes.
Don’t Miss Out! Celebrate liberty, enjoy great food, and meet a real-life fighter pilot! RSVP today!
July 3, 2026 — Annual Olde Towne Faire & Community Craftsmanship Exposition
Enjoy a full day of family-friendly activities and community exhibits, including:
Chili Cook-Off
Zip line
Food vendors
Craft vendors
Demonstrators and artisans
July 4, 2026 — Independence Day Parade
Theme: “We Hold These Truths to be Self-Evident”
Celebrate Independence Day with:
Music played by The Centennial Band
- Community Parade
Free hamburgers and hotdogs
Salsa contest following the parade
Public swimming pool open to attendees
Participation & Vendor Information
Applications are now available for participants, vendors, demonstrators, and parade entries. Click on the area you would like to participate to get the form.
Entry Fees
Parade Entry: $10 Prize money awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners
- Chili Cook-Off Entry: $10 Prizes are bragging rights, a winner’s certificate and gift certificates to one of our local restaurants.
- Salsa Contest Entry: $5 Gift certificates awarded to the top three winners
Volunteers Welcome
Community volunteers are encouraged to help make this historic 250th Anniversary Celebration a success.
For applications or volunteer information, contact:
Jodi Brewster
623-810-9780
cobrevalleyid4@gmail.com