Retired Planner Saves Tempe’s Fourth | Mesa News

When Tempe’s Fourth of July celebration nearly fell apart with just two weeks to go, retired event planner Judi Yates was called in by the mayor to save the day—after the original vendor bailed. With only 14 days to pull off what normally takes a year, Judi worked 12-13 hour days, barely seeing her husband, to move the event from Tempe Beach Park to the safer Tempe Diablo Stadium. Expect fireworks at 9 p.m., music, vendors, bounce houses, and a crowd of 10,000—all for just $2.50, honoring America’s 250th anniversary. Tickets are sold online to avoid chaos. Judi’s grit turned a disaster into a dazzling celebration, proving that dedication can make magic happen. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f198319cb5412b85