July 4 in Alabama: Your guide to fireworks, festivals and other events in 2023
Ready for a festive Independence Day? Events are planned throughout the state to help you have a red, white and blue holiday — and some of them are starting early this year, since July 4 falls on a Tuesday. Here’s a sampling.
INDEPENDENCE WEEKEND CELEBRATION AT MIDCITY
What: Watermelon carving, live music, yoga, mullet and mustache contest, fireworks.
When: June 30-July 2. Fireworks at 9:30 p.m. July 1.
Where: MidCity District, 5901 University Drive, Huntsville.
Admission: Free.
More info: MidCIty Facebook page.
4TH OF JULY WEEKEND PARTY
What: Fireworks, family-friendly activities, music, “dive in” movie night and more.
When: June 30-July 2, 2-9 p.m. Fireworks at 8:50 p.m. on July 1.
Where: The Park at OWA, 1501 S. OWA Blvd. Foley.
Admission: Free, except for “dive-in” movie on June 30 at Tropic Falls.
More info: OWA website.
BATTLESHIP MEMORIAL PARK
What: Self-guided tours of USS Alabama, USS Drum and Medal of Honor Aircraft Pavilion.
Where: Battleship Memorial Park, 2703 Battleship Parkway, Mobile.
When: June 30-July 4, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Admission: $6-$18,, free for children age 5 and younger, $5 parking.
More info: Battleship Park Facebook page.
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: June 30-July 3, four games at various times. June 3 game at 6:05 p.m. is an Independence Day celebration with fireworks.
Where: Riverwalk Stadium, 200 Coosa St., Montgomery
Admission: $9-$15.
More info: Montgomery Biscuits website.
BIRMINGHAM BARONS VS ROCKET CITY TRASH PANDAS
What: Baseball games with teams in Double-A South league.
When: June 30-July 3, four games at various times. With fireworks on June 30 and July 2-3, patriotic jersey giveaway for kids on July 1
Where: Regions Field, 1401 First Ave. South, Birmingham.
Admission: $10-$20.
More info: Birmingham Barons website.
ALABASTER FIREWORKS SHOW
What: Fireworks show, games, bounce house, food trucks and more.
When: July 1 at 6 p.m., fireworks at 9 p.m.
Where: Thompson High School,1921 Warrior Parkway, Alabaster.
Admission: Free.
More info: City of Alabaster website.
SARALAND FIREWORKS SHOW
What: Fireworks and food trucks.
When: July 1. Gates open at 7:30 p.m., fireworks at 9:30 p.m.
Where: Saraland High School, 1115 Industrial Parkway, Saraland.
Admission: Free.
More info: Saraland Chamber Facebook page.
INDEPENDENCE DAY FIREWORKS
What: Fireworks display.
Where: Gold Star Park, S. Main Street, Wetumpka.
When: July 1 at 8:30 p.m.
Admission: Free.
More info: City of Wetumpka Facebook page.
TOWN OF SUMMERDALE FIREWORKS & FESTIVAL
What: Fireworks, music, car show, inflatables, tractor show and more.
Where: Pioneer Park, 502 W. Lee Ave., Summerdale.
When: July 1 at 9 p.m.
Admission: Free.
More info: Summerdale website.
The Grand River Drive-In at The Backyard in Leeds is part of an outdoor entertainment area at the Outlet Shops of Grand River. It has four screens, miniature golf, a playground, a dog park, a bocce court and a refreshment stand.(Courtesy of Andrea Dorais)
INDEPENDENCE DAY BLAST
What: Drive-in movie, family activities, mini-golf, food, fireworks.
When: July 2, 10 a.m.-10 p.m.
Where: The Backyard and Grand River Drive-In, Outlet Shops of Grand River, 1453 Grand River Parkway North, Leeds.
Admission: $8-$16, free for children age 5 and younger.
More info: The Backyard Facebook page.
PATRIOTIC CONCERT
What: Prattville Pops & Community Chorus perform.
When: July 2 at 3 p.m.
Where: Doster Community Center, 424 S. Northington St., Prattville.
More info: Prattville website.
INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION
What: Concert by Gold City Quartet, ice cream, fireworks.
When: July 2 at 7 p.m.
Where: Sardis Springs Baptist Church, 18310 Alabama 251, Athens.
Admission: Free.
More info: Facebook event page.
CITY OF HOOVER FIREWORKS SHOW
What: Fireworks display.
When: July 2 at 9 p.m.
Where: Hoover Met Complex parking lot, 5508 Stadium Trace Parkway, Hoover.
Admission: Free.
More info: City of Hoover Facebook page.
The Grand Bay Watermelon Festival is set for July 3-4, 2023, at Odd Fellows Festival Park in Grand Bay. (AL.com file photo/Mike Kittrell)
GRAND BAY WATERMELON FESTIVAL
What: Free watermelon, arts and crafts, music, children’s activities, food vendors and more.
When: July 3, 3-7 p.m.; July 4, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: Odd Fellows Festival Park, 10327 Taylor F. Harper Blvd., Grand Bay.
Admission: $5 per vehicle.
More info: Watermelon Festival Facebook page.
INDEPENDENCE DAY STREET PARTY
What: Children’s activities, fireworks, SPECTRA Laser Light Experience.
When: July 3, 5-9 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, 5-9 p.m.
Where: Oak Mountain State Park, 200 Terrace Drive, Pelham.
Admission: $15 per vehicle with up to four people.
More info: Facebook event page.
CONCERTS IN THE PARK
What: Live music and food trucks.
When: July 3 at 6:30 p.m., Rocket City Latin Band at 7:30 p.m.
Where: Big Spring Park, 200 Church St., Huntsville.
Admission: Free.
More info: Arts Huntsville website.
Our Lady of Sorrows Fourth of July Festival is an annual crowd-pleaser 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. Raffle, Trash & Treasure.
When: July 3-4.
Where: Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 1728 Oxmoor Road, Homewood.
Bulk BBQ sales: 11 a.m.-3 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.
Prices: $10 plates, $5 pork sandwiches, $2 hot dogs, $2 cake slices and cupcakes, bulk orders $3-$40.
More info: Our Lady of Sorrows website.
JAM ON SLOSS LAKE
What: Live music, children’s activities, food vendors, 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: TBA
More info: Russellville Facebook page.
A sunset sky at Duncan Bridge at Smith Lake in Alabama. (Tamika Moore/AL.com)
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.
More info: Smith Lake Park Facebook page.
INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION
What: Lion’s Club barbecue, parade, cardboard boat races, fireworks.
When: July 4, starting at 9 a.m.
Where: Parade in downtown Prattville, barbecue and concert at Pratt Park, fireworks at Homeplace Clock Tower off U.S. 82.
More info: Prattville 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: Visit Lookout Mountain website.
FOURTH OF JULY BOAT PARADE
What: Boat parade with prizes.
When: July 4, 10 a.m.-11 a.m.
Where: Russell Marine, Kowaliga Marina, 255 Kowaliga Marina Road, Alexander City.
Admission: Free.
More info: Russell Lands Facebook page.
American Village in Montevallo has a July 4 celebration that includes fireworks. (Courtesy of American Village)
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 run through 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.
INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION
What: Fireworks display, food trucks and music.
When: July 4. Gates open at 5 p.m., fireworks start at 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.
MONTGOMERY INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION
What: Fireworks, music by Young Vokalz and the Park Band, food trucks, arts and crafts and more.
When: July 4, 5-9 p.m.
Where: Riverwalk Amphitheater, 355 Coosa St., Montgomery.
Admission: Free.
More info: Montgomery Facebook page.
FOURTH OF JULY FIREWORKS AND CONCERT
What: Live music by Andrew Jannakos and the Bank Walkers, fireworks show.
When: July 4. 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: Concert listing on Etix.
CELEBRATION ON THE RIVER
What: Music by Tuscaloosa Symphony Orchestra, fireworks, children’s activities.
When: July 4. Children’s zone opens 6 p.m., symphony performs 7:55 p.m., fireworks 9 p.m.
Where: Tuscaloosa Amphitheater, 2710 Jack Warner Parkway, Tuscaloosa.
Admission: Free.
More info: City of Tuscaloosa website.
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.
Mobile has an annual fireworks show at Cooper Riverside Park. (AL.com file photo/ G.M. Andrews) (AL.com file photo/ G.M. Andrews)
CITY OF MOBILE FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION
What: Fireworks show, music, food vendors, children’s activities and more.
When: July 4, 4-9:30 p.m. Fireworks at 9 p.m.
Where: Cooper Riverside Park, 101 S, Water St., Mobile.
Admission: Free.
More info: Mobile County website.
TRUSSVILLE FREEDOM CELEBRATION
What: Fireworks show, music, food vendors and more.
When: July 4, 6-9 p.m.
Where: Trussville Mall (near Cahaba Elementary School, 360 N. Chalkville Road, Trussville.
Admission: Free.
More info: Trussville Freedom Celebration website.
FOURTH OF JULY CONCERT AND FIREWORKS DISPLAY
What: Patriotic music, followed by fireworks.
When: July 4, 7:30 p.m. concert, 9 p.m. fireworks.
Where: Fairhope Municipal Pier, off Magnolia Avenue, Fairhope.
Admission: Free.
More info: Fairhope website.
UAB SUMMER BAND CONCERT
What: Music by community group of adult amateur and professional musicians.
When: July 4, 7-8:30 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.
MOBILE POPS
What: Concert featuring patriotic favorites, military marches, contemporary tunes and more.
Where: Battleship Memorial Park, Medal of Honor Aircraft Pavilion, 2703 Battleship Parkway, Mobile.
When: July 4 at 7 p.m.
Admission: Free.
More info: Battleship Park Facebook page.
RED, WHITE AND BOOM!
What: Fireworks show with synchronized music.
When: July 4 at dark, 8:15 p.m. or later.
Where: Athens High School Stadium, 100 U.S. 31, Athens.
Admission: Free.
More info: Visit Athens website.
The Thunder on the Mountain fireworks show is an annual tradition at Vulcan Park in Birmingham. (Joe Songer | [email protected]). al.comal.com
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 and Museum 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.
FOURTH OF JULY FIREWORKS CELEBRATION
What: Fireworks display shot from Gulf State Park Fishing and Education Pier.
When: July 4 at 9 p.m.
Where: Gulf State Park Fishing and Education Pier, 20800 E. Beach Blvd. Gulf Shores.
Admission: Free.
More info: Gulf Shores website.
DAPHNE FOURTH OF JULY FIREWORKS
What: Fireworks show.
When: July 4 at 9 p.m.
Where: Al Trione Sports Complex, 8600 Whispering Pines Road, Daphne.
Admission: Free.
More info: Daphne website.
SPIRIT OF AMERICA FESTIVAL
What: Food vendors, bike parade, crafts, children’s activities, fireworks and more.
When: July 4, 3-10 p.m. Fireworks at 9 p.m.
Where: Spirit of America Field, Point Mallard Park, 2901 Point Mallard Drive Southeast, Decatur.
Admission: Free; $23-$28 admission to nearby water park, free for kids age 2 and younger.
Website: Point Mallard Park Facebook page.
Sparky’s Fireworks Barn lights up the sky at the annual July 4th weekend celebration in Loachapoka, Alabama, on July 1, 2022. (Larry Brock Robinson/AL.com)
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