Lake Pleasant, AZ - A Salute From The Shores

Pleasant Harbor Marina at Lake Pleasant will host its annual Fourth of July Fireworks show on Monday, July 3.

Located on the southeastern shores of Lake Pleasant, conveniently adjacent to the Phoenix Metro area, Pleasant Harbor Marina, open to the public 365 days a year, will host food trucks, free activities for the kids, including water slides, bounce houses, Euro trampoline bungee, a live band, Boomer, and a boat raffle sponsored by KUPD, all leading up to the main attraction: a dramatic lakeside fireworks show. Festivities begin at 3 p.m. with fireworks at 9 p.m. with activities running until 11 p.m.

It's A Magical Sight

"This is a great family event and there's no better place to be than on the shores of Lake Pleasant," said Glen Vortherms, general manager of Maricopa Water District (MWD), owner and operator of Pleasant Harbor Marina. "With the colorful reflections of fireworks over the lake, it's really a magical sight."

Admissions fee is $15.00 per vehicle, with coolers and lawn chairs always welcome. Pleasant Harbor is the closest destination and entrance to Lake Pleasant, conveniently located off Carefree Highway and 87th Avenue (8708 W. Harbor Boulevard, Peoria, AZ 85383). Visitors exiting I-17, travel west on Carefree Highway, or take 99th Avenue North from Bell Road to Carefree Highway and then west to 87th Avenue to Harbor Boulevard.

"Our show just keeps getting better," said Deneen Ramirez, Pleasant Harbor Marina events coordinator.

"Because we are always open to the public, we welcome everyone to come out to this one-of-a-kind fireworks experience."

About Maricopa Water District

Maricopa Water District (MWD) controls more than 150,000 acre feet of water storage at Lake Pleasant, managing more than 100 miles of lateral pipelines, while providing water to a 60-square-mile service area, including citrus trees, flowers, vegetables, farms and golf courses.

Additionally, MWD is the owner of Pleasant Harbor RV Resort and Marina, sitting on 225 acres of pristine desert along the banks of Lake Pleasant. "We have the best spot on the lake and closest entry for Phoenix-area residents," said Chad Case, Pleasant Harbor Marina manager. "Whether it's boat rentals, kayaks, paddleboats, our boat cruise or lakeside restaurant, we've got it all."

For more information about the Lake Pleasant fireworks show or Pleasant Harbor, please call 800-475-3272 or 928-501-LAKE (5253) or visit http://www.pleasantharbor.com.

Pleasant Harbor is located on the southeastern shores of Lake Pleasant, conveniently adjacent to the metropolitan Phoenix area and open to the public 365 days a year. The full service marina, features a lakeside restaurant, boat and slip rentals, as well as fly boarding, Jet Ski, kayak, paddle boat, and sail boat rentals. As well, The Phoenix, a 150 passenger boat cruise provides tours of majestic Lake Pleasant. Pleasant Harbor is also home to a RV Resort with 254 full hook up sites, 60 partial hook ups and unlimited dry camping sites featuring amenities including a club house, pool and Jacuzzi, bocce ball, basketball, shuffleboard, horseshoes, laundry facilities, showers, convenience store and picnic grounds. For more information about Pleasant Harbor RV Resort and Marina, visit http://www.pleasantharbor.com or call the Pleasant Harbor RV Park at 800-475-3272 or the Pleasant Harbor Marina at 928-501-5270.

Maricopa Water District (MWD), owner and operator of Pleasant Harbor RV Resort and Marina, was formally organized in 1925, as Maricopa County Municipal Water Conservation District Number One. Maricopa Water District (MWD) controls more than 150,000 acre feet of water storage at Lake Pleasant, managing more than 100 miles of lateral pipelines, while providing water to a 60 square mile service area, including citrus trees, flowers, vegetables, farms and golf courses. Additionally, MWD is the owner of Pleasant Harbor RV Resort and Marina, sitting on 225 acres of pristine desert along the banks of Lake Pleasant.