Are you prepared for a glittering Independence Day? Throughout the state, there are star-studded celebrations scheduled to make your holiday unforgettable. These festivities, which are scheduled for Wednesday, July 2, through Sunday, July 6, are not to be missed.
Independence Day Street Party
What: Spectra Laser Light Experience, fireworks, and kid-friendly activities.
When: July 2 from 5 to 9 p.m.
Location: Main Street, 23101 Canal Road, Orange Beach, The Wharf.
Free admission, with some activities $5 to $10.
The Wharf website has more details.
Fire on the Water
What: Fireworks, music, food trucks, swimming, and family activities.
When: July 3 from 5 to 9 p.m. 9 p.m. fireworks.
Where: 200 Terrace Drive, Pelham, Oak Mountain State Park. Activities at Double Oak Lake’s main beach.
Admission: $10 per vehicle for Pelham locals, $15 per vehicle for up to four persons.
Additional information: Facebook page for Oak Mountain State Park.
Our Lady of Sorrows Fourth of July Festival
What: The Knights of Columbus prepared over 6,500 pounds of barbecue. featuring a treasure and trash rummage sale, bingo, and kid-friendly games.
When: July 3–4.
Where: Homewood, 1728 Oxmoor Road, Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church.
Sale of bulk barbecue: July 3, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.; July 4, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Boneless turkey breasts, smoked half chickens, chopped pork, ribs, beans, slaw, bread, cakes, and whole Boston butts. The range of prices is $5 to $45.
BBQ plates will be sold in the parish hall on July 4 from 10:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Hot dogs, pork sandwiches, barbecue plates, cake slices, and cupcakes. The range of prices is $2 to $13.
Our Lady of Sorrows’ Facebook page has more details.
Freedom Celebration
What: Silver Wings parachute team, Route 66 music, fireworks, and food trucks.
Starting at 6:30 p.m. on July 3. Fireworks at around 8:45 p.m., followed by Silver Wings at 7:30 p.m.
Where: Track at 1700 Lafayette Parkway, Opelika High School.
Admission is free.
Additional information: City of Opelika website.
UAB Summer Band Concert
What: Music performed by a community group of professional and amateur adult musicians.
When: 7 p.m. on July 4.
Where: University of Alabama in Birmingham, 617 13th St. South, outside Bartow Arena. Bring blankets and chairs.
Admission is free.
See the UAB Summer Band Facebook page for further details.
Thunder on the Mountain
What: Independence Day fireworks spectacular. The show is choreographed to music and lasts roughly 20 minutes.
When: 9 p.m. on July 4.
Where: Vulcan Park and Museum in Birmingham, which is closed for safety reasons starting at 4 p.m., was the scene of fireworks. Homewood, Five Points South, and the UAB campus are among the city’s viewing locations.
Admission is free. WBRC Fox 6 will also carry the fireworks show.
Additional details: Vulcan Park webpage.
Homewood 4th of July Festival
What: Thunder on the Mountain fireworks extravaganza, rides, and kid-friendly activities.
When: 5 p.m. on July 4.
Where: 18th Street close to 29th Avenue South, Downtown Homewood. According to the organizers, traffic will be prohibited on two blocks of 18th Street South and one block of 29th Avenue South.
Admission is free.
Visit the Homewood Chamber of Commerce’s Facebook page for more details.
Trussville Freedom Celebration
What: Route 66 music, a fireworks display, food booths, and more.
When: July 4 from 5 to 9 p.m. 9 p.m. fireworks.
Where: Trussville Mall, 360 N. Chalkville Road, Trussville, close to Cahaba Elementary School.
Admission is free.
Visit the Trussville Freedom Celebration website for more details.
Fourth of July Fireworks and Concert
What: A fireworks display and live performances by Taylor Hicks and the Bank Walkers.
On July 4, from 6 to 10:30 p.m. Music begins at 6:30 p.m., gates open at 5:30 p.m., and fireworks begin at 9:00 p.m.
Where: Lake Martin Amphitheater, 8878 Kowaliga Road, Eclectic, Russell Lands on Lake Martin.
Admission costs $10.
Visit the Lake Martin Amphitheater website for further details.
Independence Day Celebration
What: Live music, food trucks, fireworks display, and more.
When: 4 July. Fireworks begin at approximately 9 p.m., and gates open at 5 p.m. July 5 is the rainy date.
Where: Auburn, 1840 East Glenn Ave., behind Duck Samford Stadium. Bring blankets and lawn chairs. Fireworks ignited at old water tower site on East University Drive, next to Duck Samford Park.
Admission is free.
Additional information: City of Auburn website.
Celebration on the River
What:Music by Tuscaloosa Symphony Orchestra, DJ Tank, fireworks, children s activities.
When: July 4 from 6 to 9 p.m. Children s zone opens 6 p.m., DJ Tank performs 6 p.m., symphony performs 7:55 p.m., fireworks 9 p.m.
Where:Mercedes-Benz Amphitheater, 2710 Jack Warner Parkway, Tuscaloosa.
Admission is free.
More info:City of Tuscaloosa website.
Independence Day Celebration
What:Parade, cardboard boat races, barbecue festival, concert by Alex Walker Band, fireworks.
When: 4 July. Barbecue festival 7 a.m.-2 p.m., parade at 9 a.m., cardboard boat races at 10 a.m., concert at 6:30 p.m., fireworks at dark.
Where:Various locations including downtown Prattville, Pratt Pool, Pratt Park, Homeplace Clocktower.
Admission:Most are free to attend, registration required for boat races.
More info:City of Prattville website.
Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration
What:Fireworks display; viewing spots at Troy University s Veterans Memorial Stadium and surrounding areas.
When:July 4 at 8:30 p.m.
Where:Veterans Memorial Stadium, Troy University, 5000 Veterans Stadium Drive, Troy.
Admission is free.
More info:City of Troy website.
Harriott II Fourth of July Fireworks Cruise
What:Cruise on riverboat with live music, cash bar, concessions, fireworks viewing.
When: 7 p.m. on July 4.
Where:Harriott II riverboat, 200 Coosa St., Montgomery.
Admission:$42.75 adults, $19 children.
More info:Montgomery Parks & Recreation website.
Montgomery Independence Day Celebration
What:Alabama Army National Guard Band performs patriotic hits, food vendors, fireworks.
When:July 4 at 8 p.m.
Where:Riverfront Park, 355 Commerce St., Montgomery.
Admission is free.
More info:City of Montgomery website.
Independence Day Celebration
What:Patriotic activities, colonial music, meet patriots of the past, outdoor games, food trucks and fireworks.
When:July 4. Gates open at 11 a.m., activities 11:15 a.m.-9 p.m., fireworks at 9 p.m.
Where:American Village, 3727 Alabama 119 South, Montevallo.
Admission:$10; $5 for kids ages 5-18; free for veterans; active members of military and children age 4 and younger.
More info:American Village website.
Smith Lake Park Fireworks Festival
What:Music, food, arts and crafts, fireworks and more.
When:July 4, 9 a.m.-9 p.m.
Where:Smith Lake Park, 403 Cullman County 386, Cullman.
Admission:$5 per person, $20 per car.
More info:Smith Lake Park Facebook page.
Fireworks Over Lake Guntersville
What:Music by Strand Band, food vendors, fireworks display.
When:July 4 at 6:30 p.m.
Where:6:30 p.m. concert at Civilian Park, Sunset Drive, Guntersville, 9 p.m. fireworks shot over lake from end of parking lot at Bill Moore Baseball Field.
Admission:Free.
More info:Lake Guntersville website.
Independence Day Celebration at MidCity District
What:Fireworks show, live music, family activities, watermelon carving contest.
When:July 4-6. Music and other activities start at 5 p.m. on July 4, fireworks at 9:30 p.m., Patriotic Glow Party at 10 p.m. Other events 11 a.m.-6:30 p.m. July 5, noon-3 p.m. July 6.See the full schedule here.
Where:MidCity District, 5901 University Drive, Huntsville.
Admission:Free. Bring lawn chairs and blankets. Pets welcome.
More info:MidCity District Facebook page.
Red, White & BOOM!
What:Fireworks show with synchronized music.
When:July 4, 8 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
Where:Athens High School Stadium, 100 U.S. 31, Athens.
Admission:Free.
More info:Visit Athens Alabama website.
Trash Pandas Fourth of July Festival
What:Family-friendly games, food, vendors, live music, fireworks. Trash Pandas game at Knoxville will be shown on video board.
When:July 4, 5:30 p.m.-9 p.m.
Where:Toyota Field, 500 Trash Panda Way, Madison.
Admission:$12.40, free for kids age 2 and younger.
More info:Rocket City Trash Pandas Facebook listing.
Jam on Sloss Lake
What:Live music, children s activities, car show, fireworks show.
When:July 4, starting at 7 a.m. Fireworks at 9:45 p.m.
Where:West side of Sloss Lake, near John Blackwell Sports Complex, off Alabama 24, Russellville.
Admission:Free.
More info:Franklin County Chamber of Commerce website.
Grand Bay Watermelon Festival
What:Free watermelon, arts and crafts, music, children s activities, food vendors, fireworks show and more.
When:July 4, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Fireworks at dusk,
Where:Odd Fellows Festival Park, 10327 Taylor F. Harper Blvd., Grand Bay.
Admission:$5 per vehicle.
More info:Grand Bay Watermelon Festival website.
Sand Mountain Potato Festival
What:Music, parade, crafts, entertainment, games, fireworks.
When:July 4, 10 a.m.-9 p.m., fireworks at 9 p.m.
Where:Henagar City Park, 18294 Alabama 75, Henagar.
Admission:Free.
More info:Lookout Mountain website.
Fourth of July Celebration
What:Live music by Tip Tops and Fly By Radio, fireworks, family activities.
When:July 4, 6 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Fireworks at 9 p.m.
Where:Battleship Memorial Park, 2703 Battleship Parkway, Mobile.
Admission:Free. $10 parking for cars, $30 for RVs. Presented by City of Mobile.
More info:USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park Facebook page.
Fairhope s Fourth of July Celebration
What:Patriotic music by Baldwin Pops Band, followed by fireworks.
When:July 4, 7:30 p.m. concert, 9 p.m. fireworks.
Where:Henry George Park at Fairhope Municipal Pier, off Magnolia Avenue, Fairhope.
Admission:Free.
More info:City of Fairhope website.
Monroeville s Freedom Fest
What:Music, water slides, bike parade, mechanical bull, hot dog eating contest, watermelon eating contest, fireworks and more.
When:July 4, 4 p.m.-10 p.m. Fireworks start at dusk.
Where:Veterans Park, 2197 S. Mt. Pleasant Ave., Monroeville.
Admission:Free.
More info:Monroeville Community Facebook listing.
July 4 Weekend Fireworks
What:Fireworks show.
When:July 5 at 8:45 p.m.
Where:Downtown OWA, 1501 S. OWA Blvd. Foley.
Admission:Free.
More info:OWA website.
