Photos: "A" Mountain Fireworks
The annual Fourth of July extravaganza over "A" Mountain took place July 4, 2026, Tucson, Ariz., for the last time. The city is converting from blackpowder to drones and plans to move the location from Sentinel Peak next year.
A wildcat firework goes up from Barrio Sin Nombre, just west of downtown Tucson, Ariz., just after the end of the annual “A” Mountain Fireworks display, July 4, 2026.
Several volleys rise up over “A” Mountain during the annual fireworks show, Tucson, Ariz., July 4, 2026.
A large burst spreads out above Sentinel Peak during the annual “A” Mountain Fireworks show, Tucson, Ariz., July 4, 2026.
High bursts light up the skies on Sentinel Peak at the annual “A” Mountain Fireworks display, Tucson, Ariz., July 4, 2026.
An air craft passes behind the fireworks going up during the annual “A” Mountain Fireworks, Tucson, Ariz., July 4, 2026.
The wind catches the streaming tails of the fireworks during the annual “A” Mountain show, Tucson, Ariz., July 4, 2026.
The tails of the fireworks get swept south in the steady breeze blowing through the annual “A” Mountain Fireworks display, Tucson, Ariz., July 4, 2026.
A series of bursts from wildcat shots lights up over Tumamoc Hill just before the annual “A” Mountain Fireworks display, Tucson, Ariz., July 4, 2026.
The sky gets lit up over Sentinel Peak during the annual “A” Mountain Fireworks, Tucson, Ariz., July 4, 2026.
Bursts and trails stretch in the night sky during the annual “A” Mountain Fireworks, Tucson, Ariz., July 4, 2026.
A handful of shells explode during the annual “A” Mountain Fireworks show, Tucson, Ariz., July 4, 2026.
Kelly Presnell
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