July 4 events in Alabama 2025: Fireworks, barbecue, music, festivals
Ready for a sparkling Independence Day? Star-spangled celebrations are planned throughout the state to help you have a memorable holiday. Here are some events you won’t want to miss, set for Wednesday, July 2, through Sunday, July 6.
Independence Day Street Party
What: Children’s activities, fireworks, SPECTRA Laser Light Experience.
When: July 2, 5 p.m.-9 p.m.
Where: The Wharf, Main Street, 23101 Canal Road, Orange Beach.
Admission: Free, some activities $5-$10.
More info: The Wharf website.
Fire on the Water
What: Family activities, swimming, food trucks, music, fireworks.
When: July 3, 5 p.m.-9 p.m. Fireworks at 9 p.m.
Where: Oak Mountain State Park, 200 Terrace Drive, Pelham. Events at main beach, Double Oak Lake.
Admission: $15 per vehicle with up to four people, $10 per vehicle for Pelham residents.
More info: Oak Mountain State Park Facebook page.
Our Lady of Sorrows Fourth of July barbecue and festival is a popular event in Birmingham.(AL.com file photo/Tamika Moore)
Our Lady of Sorrows Fourth of July Festival
What: About 6,500 pounds of barbecue cooked by the Knights of Columbus. With children’s games, bingo, Trash & Treasure rummage sale.
When: July 3-4.
Where: Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 1728 Oxmoor Road, Homewood.
Bulk BBQ sales: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. July 3, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. July 4. Whole Boston Butts, boneless turkey breasts, chopped pork, pork ribs, smoked half chickens, beans, slaw, bread, cakes. Prices range from $5 to $45.
BBQ plate sales: July 4, 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. in parish hall. Barbecue plates, pork sandwiches, hot dogs, cake slices, cupcakes. Prices range from $2 to $13.
More info: Our Lady of Sorrows Facebook page.
UAB Summer Band Concert
What: Music by community group of adult amateur and professional musicians.
When: July 4 at 7 p.m.
Where: Outside Bartow Arena, 617 13th St. South, University of Alabama at Birmingham. Bring chairs and blankets.
Admission: Free.
More info: UAB Summer Band Facebook page.
Thunder on the Mountain, a fireworks show in Birmingham at Vulcan Park, is an Independence Day tradition.(AL.com file photo/Tamika Moore)
Thunder on the Mountain
What: Fireworks display for Independence Day. Show lasts about 20 minutes and is choreographed to music.
When: July 4 at 9 p.m.
Where: Fireworks ignited at Vulcan Park and Museum in Birmingham, which is closed starting at 4 p.m. for safety reasons. Viewing areas throughout the city, including Homewood, Five Points South and the UAB campus.
Admission: Free. The fireworks display also will be broadcast on WBRC Fox 6.
More info: Vulcan Park website.
Homewood 4th of July Festival
What: Rides, children’s activities, viewing of Thunder on the Mountain fireworks show.
When: July 4 at 5 p.m.
Where: Downtown Homewood, 18th Street near 29th Avenue South. Two blocks of 18th Street South and one block of 29th Avenue South will be blocked to traffic, organizers said.
Admission: Free.
More info: Homewood Chamber of Commerce Facebook page.
Trussville Freedom Celebration
What: Fireworks show, music by Route 66, food vendors and more.
When: July 4, 5 p.m.-9 p.m. Fireworks at 9 p.m.
Where: Trussville Mall, near Cahaba Elementary School, 360 N. Chalkville Road, Trussville.
Admission: Free.
More info: Trussville Freedom Celebration website.
Taylor Hicks, a country-soul singer and former “American Idol” winner, is set to perform on July 4, 2025, at Lake Martin Amphitheater in Alabama.(Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
Fourth of July Fireworks and Concert
What: Live music by Taylor Hicks and the Bank Walkers, fireworks show.
When: July 4, 6 p.m.-10:30 p.m. Gates open at 5:30 p.m., music starts at 6:30 p.m., fireworks at 9 p.m.
Where: Lake Martin Amphitheater, Russell Lands on Lake Martin, 8878 Kowaliga Road, Eclectic.
Admission: $10.
More info: Lake Martin Amphitheater website.
Independence Day Celebration
What: Fireworks display, food trucks, live music and more.
When: July 4. Gates open at 5 p.m., fireworks start around 9 p.m. Rain date is July 5.
Where: Behind Duck Samford Stadium, 1840 East Glenn Ave., Auburn. Bring lawn chairs and blankets. Fireworks ignited at old water tower site on East University Drive, next to Duck Samford Park.
Admission: Free.
More info: City of Auburn website.
Fireworks are traditional at Celebration on the River, at Mercedes-Benz Amphitheater in Tuscaloosa.(AL.com file photo/Vasha Hunt)
Celebration on the River
What: Music by Tuscaloosa Symphony Orchestra, DJ Tank, fireworks, children’s activities.
When: July 4, 6 p.m.-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: Free.
More info: City of Tuscaloosa website.
Independence Day Celebration
What: Parade, cardboard boat races, barbecue festival, concert by Alex Walker Band, fireworks.
When: July 4. 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: Free.
More info: City of Troy website.
The Harriott II riverboat is a popular attraction in Montgomery, Ala. (AP Photo/Kim Chandler)
Harriott II Fourth of July Fireworks Cruise
What: Cruise on riverboat with live music, cash bar, concessions, fireworks viewing.
When: July 4 at 7 p.m.
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: Free.
More info: City of Montgomery website.
American Village in Montevallo has an Independence Day celebration every year, with music, games, food trucks, fireworks and more.(AL.com file photo/Tamika Moore)
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 events are scheduled throughout Alabama each year, with fireworks, festivals, concerts, family-friendly activities and more.(AL.com file photo/Linda Stelter)
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.
Toyota Field, home of the Rocket City Trash Pandas, will have fireworks at a July 4 celebration in Madison. Rocket City Trash Pandas
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.
The Grand Bay Watermelon Festival draws crowds every year for free watermelon, crafts, children’s activities and more.(AL.com file photo/Mike Kittrell)
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.
Crowds enjoy fireworks at Fairhope’s Fourth of July celebration.(AL.com file photo/Mike Dumas)
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.