July 4 events in Alabama 2024: Fireworks, festivals, ballgames, barbecue
Ready for a sparkling Independence Day? Celebrations are planned throughout the state to help you have a red, white and blue holiday. Here are 25 events you won’t want to miss, set for Wednesday, July 3, through Saturday, July 6.
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.
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, smoked half chickens, beans, slaw, sauce, bread, cakes.
BBQ plate sales: July 4, 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. in parish hall. Barbecue plates, pork sandwiches, hot dogs.
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 6 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.
4th of July Family Festival
What: Live music, food trucks, children’s activities, viewing of Thunder on the Mountain fireworks show.
When: July 4, 5 p.m. 9 p.m.
Where: Railroad Park, 1600 First Ave. South, Birmingham. Bring blankets, lawn chairs and coolers. Glass bottles and alcohol purchaed outside the park are not permitted.
Admission: Free.
More info: Railroad 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, wristbands $10 for unlimited rides and other attractions.
More info: Homewood Chamber of Commerce Facebook page.
Trussville Freedom Celebration
What: Fireworks show, music by Act of Congress, food vendors and more.
When: July 4, 6 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.
Alabama native Taylor Hicks is set to perform on July 4 at an Independence Day celebration at Lake Martin Amphitheater. (Paul Archuleta/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.
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 during the Fourth of July Celebration on the River at the Tuscaloosa Amphitheater Monday, July 4, 2022. (Ben Flanagan / AL.com)
Celebration on the River
What: Music by Tuscaloosa Symphony Orchestra, fireworks, children’s activities.
When: July 4, 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Children’s zone opens 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.
Riverwalk Stadium is the home of the Montgomery Biscuits minor league baseball team. (Joe Songer | [email protected]).Joe Songer | [email protected]
Montgomery Biscuits vs. Pensacola Blue Wahoos
What: Baseball games with teams in Double-A South league. Fireworks after the game.
When: July 4-6, Thursday and Friday at 6:35 p.m. Saturday at 6:05 p.m. July 4 game includes Independence Day celebration with fireworks; Saturday game includes fireworks, as well.
Where: Riverwalk Stadium, 200 Coosa St., Montgomery
Admission: $9-$15.
More info: Montgomery Biscuits 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 Facebook page.
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 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m., fireworks at 9 p.m.
Where: American Village, 3727 Alabama 119 South, Montevallo.
Admission: $5, 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 JED Eye, food vendors, fireworks display.
When: July 4 at 6 p.m.
Where: 6 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 Facebook page.
The Rocket City Trash Pandas will face the Birmingham Barons during a three-day home stand on July 4-6 at Toyota Field in Madison, Alabama. Provided by Cristina Byrne | Rocket City Trash Pandas
Rocket City Trash Pandas vs. Birmingham Barons
What: Baseball games with teams in Double-A South league.
When: July 4-6 at 6:35 p.m. With fireworks after all games.
Where: Toyota Field, 500 Trash Panda Way, Madison.
Admission: $8.72-$27.25.
More info: Trash Pandas website.
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.
Independence Day at MidCity District
What: Fireworks show, with music by the Madison City Orchestra, .
When: July 4, noon-11 p.m. Music, family activities and more throughout the day, fireworks typically start around 9 p.m.
Where: MidCity District, 5901 University Drive, Huntsville.
Admission: Free. Bring lawn chairs and blankets. Pets welcome.
More info: MidCity District Facebook page.
Jam on Sloss Lake
What: Live music by Shenandoah and more, 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 Facebook page.
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, 9 a.m.-10 p.m., fireworks at 9 p.m.
Where: Henagar City Park, 18294 Alabama 75, Henagar.
Admission: Free.
More info: Lookout Mountain website.
Battleship Memorial Park in Mobile is the site of an Independence Day celebration and fireworks show in 2024. Lawrence Specker | [email protected]
Fourth of July Celebration
What: Live music, fireworks, family friendly 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, $5 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.
Independence Day Street Party
What: Children’s activities, fireworks, SPECTRA Laser Light Experience.
When: July 3, 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.
July 4 Weekend Party
What: Fireworks, family-friendly activities, music, “dive in” movie night and more.
When: July 4-6, 2 p.m.-9 p.m. Fireworks at 8:50 p.m. on July 4.
Where: Downtown OWA, 1501 S. OWA Blvd. Foley.
Admission: Free, except for “dive-in” movie on at 7 p.m. on July 4 at Tropic Falls, which requires admission to Tropic Falls theme park. See ticket prices here.
More info: OWA website.