North Alabama’s annual Armed Forces Celebration will stretch into two weeks this year, with many events open to the public.

Highlights include a celebration of the U.S. Army’s 250th birthday and the annual community softball game, where a team of Redstone Arsenal personnel and a team of local government and community leaders face off at Toyota Field for the Target Destroyed Trophy.

In addition, several retailers at Parkway Place Mall will be offering deals and discounts for military families. A full list is available here. And from June 2 to June 9, veterans and active duty service members will receive free admission to the U.S. Space and Rocket Center with at least one paid admission.

Here is a full list of events planned in and around Huntsville, according to the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber.

Proclamation signing ceremony, 8 a.m. June 2

Officials from Huntsville, Madison, Madison County and Redstone Arsenal will sign a proclamation to kick off the 2025 Armed Forces Celebration. The signing will take place at the Huntsville/Madison County Veterans Memorial, 200 Monroe St. NW in Huntsville. The Rocket City Brass Band will perform patriotic music. In case of rain, the proclamation signing will be moved indoors to the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber, 225 Church Street NW in Huntsville.

Armed Forces Celebration Luncheon, noon June 4

Lt. Gen. Christopher Mohan, senior commander of Redstone Arsenal, and deputy commanding general and acting commander of U.S. Army Materiel Command, will speak at the event, to be held in the Von Braun Center’s Saturn Ballroom. Redstone is the home of the four-star AMC and multiple other Army commands and offices, as well as offices for the Missile Defense Agency and the Defense Intelligence Agency. Registration for the event is closed.

Community Softball Game, 6 p.m. June 5

The North Alabama Rockets and Team Redstone will vie for the Target Destroyed Trophy in a softball game at Toyota Field. Parking and admission are free, with a free hot dog offered to the first 500 people through the gates, which open at 5:30 p.m. Officials on the field will include Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle; Madison Mayor Paul Finley; Madison County Commission Chairman Mac McCutcheon; Maj. Gen. Kevin Meisler, Army Materiel Command chief of staff; and Redstone Garrison Command Sgt. Maj. John Fritz.

The company or organization with the most fans in attendance will win the Grand Slam Spirit Award, which entitles the winner to a free table — or a sponsorship upgrade — at the 65th Birthday Breakfast honoring Marshall Space Flight Center, to be held July 17 at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center.

Military Appreciation Night at Huntsville City FC, 7 p.m. June 6

Huntsville City FC will take on Orlando City B. Gates open at 5 p.m. Before the game, the Redstone Test Center is scheduled to perform a flyover, and there will be military recognitions throughout the game. A private event will be held for Gold Star Families. Tickets are available here.

U.S. Army 250th Birthday Celebration, 3 p.m. June 7

The celebration, to be held from 3 to 9 p.m. at Redstone Gateway outside Gate 9, will include the U.S. Army Golden Knights parachute team, a DJ, car show, band and fireworks. More information is available here.

Concert in the Park and Fireworks Show, 6:30 p.m. June 9

Arts Huntsville and the City of Huntsville Department of Parks & Recreation’s 2025 Military Appreciation Night Concert in the Park will feature the Maneuver Center of Excellence (MCOE) Band from Fort Benning, Ga. A fireworks show will follow the concert honoring service members. More information is available here.

Department of the Army Civilian Awards Dinner, 6 p.m. June 12

The Redstone-Huntsville Chapter of the Association of the United States Army will host the 2025 Dr. Richard G. “Dick” Rhoades Department of the Army Civilian of the Year Awards Dinner at 6 p.m. June 12th at the Jackson Center. Registration information is available here.

AUSA Army 250th Birthday Ball, 6 p.m. June 14

The ball is a black-tie event honoring Army traditions. The event will be held at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center. Registration information is available here.