July 4th Weekend in Phoenix
July 4th Weekend in Phoenix
Greater Phoenix Swing
The weekend in Phoenix is always hot. Temperatures break 110 degrees easily but the dancers still love to come out to Phoenix for the great dancing. An event that used to be known for the spotlight Jack and Jills, has grown to include Strictly Swings and All American Jack and Jills.
I have a special place in my heart for the Phoenix community. I’ve made a point to always try to come out a little early for the event and work with my students and prepare them for the fun vacation weekend.
Held at the famous Biltmore Hotel, many of our past U.S. Presidents have stayed at the Biltmore Hotel resort as a getaway. The main lobby has pictures of presidents enjoying themselves in the heat poolside and on the golf courses nearby.
I really like this event because of the down time we all get to spend by the pool. Some events you remember the social dancing, some the competitions, some the show and this event you remember the off the floor times you spend with friends.
The weekend ended with my fiance and myself spending time with the Roystons. Phoenix holds an event called “The Fabulous Phoenix 4th of July Festival.” We attended the free event with lots of music, fair food and games for the kids. The park even hosted a wet play area for the kids with hoses that blasted the kids and parents with cool water in the blistering heat. I chowed down on typical fair food. That was my favorite moment of the weekend. The event ended with one of the longest firework shows I’ve seen in a while. For a free event, I was very impressed they did not skimp on the fireworks show.
It was great to spend quality time with my fiance and close friends.
I got to really feel like summer was here and I could start to really enjoy it.
Great weekend to unwind.
Monday, July 4, 2011