Sunburnt & Stubborn: Arizona's Weekly Activism Roundup | June 29 - July 5, 2026
Hey all! The July 21 primary is around the corner, and this week is one of the last opportunities for campaigns to reach voters before early ballots start coming back. Candidates are canvassing daily, holding neighborhood town halls, and showing up at Fourth of July celebrations. If you haven't looked at who's on your ballot yet, this is a good week to do that — check out the voter guides on our Resources page.
The Fourth of July falls on Saturday, and Arizona's progressive community is coming out big. We've got parades in Prescott, Phoenix, Flagstaff, and Green Valley (+more). Attorney General Kris Mayes will ride with the Coconino County Dems float in Flagstaff. Congressional candidate JoAnna Mendoza speaks in Green Valley. Protesters in Yuma and Nogales are planning public demonstrations. With the primary three weeks out, it's a good weekend to be visible!
There are over 150 events this week so read ahead for some highlights!
What's Happening This Week
Protect Education & Protect the Vote AZ Petitions
June 29–July 2 | Downtown Flagstaff Stop & Sign to Protect Education | Protect Education | 10:00 AM–2:00 PM | Flagstaff. Open Monday through Wednesday at 201 E Birch Ave. Sign petitions, pick up and return completed ones, or bring completed petitions for notarization. Friday hours extended to 11am–2pm. These are among the final open days before the deadline.
June 29–July 2 | Prescott Stop & Sign to Protect Education | Protect Education | 11:00 AM–3:00 PM | Prescott. Open Monday through Wednesday at 101 W Goodwin St (Basement). Notary available Monday and Thursday noon–2pm.
July 4 | Volunteer to Collect Signatures at Summer Safari Nights | Protect Education | 6:00 PM | Tucson. An evening signature collection shift at Reid Park Zoo during Summer Safari Nights, 3400 E Zoo Ct. Volunteers are needed even on the holiday.
Additional statewide depot locations — Bullhead City, Sedona, Kingman, Mesa, North Phoenix, Safford, Green Valley, Sierra Vista, Coolidge, Nogales, and more — are open through Tuesday or Wednesday. Check the full listing at the link below.
Protests & Resistance
Fourth of July brings a wave of organized demonstrations statewide. Feast your eyes!
July 2 | Rush-hour Resistance Rally @ ICE Field Office | Desert Democracy | 7:30 AM & 4:30 PM | Phoenix. Two rally windows at 2035 N Central Ave, directly across from the Phoenix ICE Field Office — morning rush and afternoon rush. Desert Democracy's full weekly schedule is at RhRR.us.
July 4 | JULY 4th — Stand Up for Democracy | Indivisible | 9:00 AM | Yuma. A one-hour demonstration at 4th Ave & 16th St in Yuma. The framing is both celebration and protest: marking 250 years of American democracy while naming what is at risk.
July 4 | ICE Out of Home Depot Phoenix Protest | National Day Laborer Organizing Network | 9:00 AM | Phoenix. ICE agents have been targeting immigrant day laborers in and around Home Depot stores. Demonstrators gather at 3609 E Thomas Rd to demand the company take a public stand against the raids.
Immigration
July 2 | July 2026 General Meeting | Prescott Indivisible | 5:30 PM | Prescott. This month's meeting centers on DACA, with guest speakers Susan Cooper of the CAMINA podcast and Rosanna Feyerabend from Alianza Spanish News. Held at Granite Peak Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 882 Sunset Ave. Open to the public.
July 4 | ICE Out of Home Depot Phoenix Protest | National Day Laborer Organizing Network | 9:00 AM | Phoenix. ICE agents have been targeting immigrant day laborers in and around Home Depot stores. Demonstrators gather at 3609 E Thomas Rd to demand the company take a public stand against the raids.
Elections & Candidates
July 2 | Tour De D4: North High Town Hall with Michael Mazzocco | Mazzocco For Phoenix | 5:30 PM | Phoenix. The fourth stop in Mazzocco's neighborhood series for Phoenix City Council District 4 focuses on the North High precinct, which has the district's largest share of young-adult residents and one of the highest renter rates. Location provided on registration.
July 4 | 4th of July Celebration | LD19 Democrats | 7:30 AM | Green Valley. Pancakes, speakers, and music at Continental Shopping Plaza, 210 W Continental Rd. Speakers include CD6 congressional candidate JoAnna Mendoza and Pima County Attorney Laura Conover. Open to the public.
July 4 | 4th of July Parade Float | Coconino County Democratic Party | 8:00 AM | Flagstaff. Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes rides with the Coconino Dems float in the Flagstaff Fourth of July parade. After the parade, an ice cream social at the Historic Ice House, 201 E Birch Ave, with activities for children and remarks from AG Mayes.
Mutual Aid & Community
July 1 | Caffeinate & Activate | Desert Democracy | 9:30 AM | Phoenix. Weekly Wednesday morning meetup for progressive community connection. This week at a new location: 7 Leaves Cafe, 702 W Osborn Rd. Stop in anytime between 9:30–11am.
July 2 | Volunteer at the Flagstaff Family Food Center | Coconino County Democratic Party | 3:30 PM | Flagstaff. Coconino County Democrats volunteer on the first Thursday of each month to help prepare and serve meals at the Flagstaff Family Food Center, 1903 N 2nd St. Sign up in advance — spots are limited and please cancel if your plans change.
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Thanks for being here and I'll see you next week, patriots!
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