July Fourth events exploding across north Alabama: List of what to do today
Fireworks, live music and food trucks, oh my! There are several events across north Alabama to showcase your patriotism. Almost every corner has a fireworks show with food and live music to celebrate on July 4th.
Village of Providence Independence Day Celebration
What: Fireworks, DJ music, food, drinks, special shopping deals from Providence merchants.
When: July 4, 6 p.m.- 9 p.m., fireworks at dusk.
Where: The Village of Providence, 7 Town Center Dr. NW, Huntsville, AL 35806.
Admission: Free.
More info: Event Facebook Page.
Celebration at the Casual Pint
What: Live music, food specials
When: July 4, 5 p.m.- 8 p.m., Walk to Village of Providence fireworks at dusk.
Where: The Casual Pint of Huntsville, 2 Off Broadway St. NW, Huntsville, AL 35806.
Admission: Free.
More info: The Casual Pint website.
Independence Day Celebration at MidCity District
What: Fireworks show, live music, family-friendly activities, contests like watermelon carving and mullet and mustache competitions.
When: July 4, 5 p.m.- July 6, 4 p.m., fireworks celebration at 9:30 p.m.
Where: The Camp, 5901 University Dr., Huntsville, AL 35806.
Admission: Free.
More info: Event Facebook Page.
Independence Day Celebration at MidCity District
What: Fireworks show, live music, family-friendly activities, contests like watermelon carving and mullet and mustache competitions.
When: July 4, 5 p.m.- July 6, 4 p.m., fireworks celebration at 9:30 p.m.
Where: The Village of Providence, 7 Town Center Dr. NW, Huntsville, AL 35806.
Admission: Free.
More info: Event Facebook Page.
Trash Pandas 4th of July Festival
What: Fireworks show, family-friendly games, vendors, food
When: July 4, 5:30 p.m.- 9 p.m.
Where: Toyota Field, 500 Trash Panda Way, Madison, 35758.
Admission: Adult Ticket: $12.40, children 12 and under: free
More info: Event Facebook Page.
Freedom 5k & The Independence Mile
What: 5k
When: July 4, 7 a.m.
Where: Big Spring Park, 252 Church St. SW, Huntsville, AL, 35801.
Admission: Must have previously registered to attend, watching race is free
More info: Event Facebook Page.
Spirit of America Festival
What: Fireworks show, live music, arts and crafts vendors, food trucks, car show, cornhole tournament, hot dog eating contest
When: July 4, 1 p.m. – 9:30 p.m., fireworks celebration at 9 p.m.
Where: Point Mallard Park, 2901 Point Mallard Crc SE, Decatur, AL, 35601.
Admission: Free
More info: Morgan County Tourism Page.
Sand Mountain Potato Festival
What: Fireworks show, parade, cornhol tournament, antique car show, tractor show, live music, food vendors, craft vendors, kids’ activities,
When: July 4, 10 a.m.
Where: Henagar City Park, 18294 AL-75 Henagar, AL 35653.
Admission: Free
More info: City of Henagar website.
What: Fireworks show, live music
When: July 4, 6:30 p.m. – 10 p.m., fireworks at 9 p.m.
Where: Best viewing on Sunset Drive, Civitan Park and Lurleen B. Wallace Drive.
Admission: Free
More info: Sweet Home Alabama Vacations Website.
42nd Annual Shoals Spirit of Freedom Celebration
What: Fireworks show, live music, food trucks
When: July 4, 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Where: McFarland Park, 200 James M Spain Dr., Florence, AL, 35630.
Admission: Free
More info: Event Facebook Page.
Smith Lake Park Fireworks and Music Festival 2025
What: Fireworks show over the water, live music, food vendors, arts and crafts, water slide, putt-putt golf, swimming
When: July 4, 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Where: Smith Lake Park, 403 County Road 386, Cullman, AL, 35057.
Admission: $5 per person or $20 per car. Additional costs for camping, pool, kayaks, canoes, paddle boards and putt-putt
More info: Sweet Home Alabama Vacations Website.
Red, White & Boom – Athens July 4th Fireworks Show
What: Fireworks show, live music, vendor fair, food trucks
When: July 4, 5 p.m. – 10 p.m., fireworks show at 9 p.m.
Where: Athens Sportsplex, 1403 U.S. 31, Athens, AL, 35613.
Admission: Free
More info: Sweet Home Alabama Vacations Website.
Celebrate July 4th with the Town of Gurley
What: Fireworks show, live music, food vendors
When: July 4, 5:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Where: 255 Walker St, Gurley, AL 35748.
Admission: Free
More info: Town of Gurley Website.
Fourth of July Bash (Hazel Green)
What: Fireworks show, live music, food trucks, market vendors, kids’ activities,
When: July 4, 4:30 p.m. – 10 p.m., fireworks show at 9 p.m.
Where: North Alabama Gin, 14146 Highway 231 431 N, Hazel Green, AL, 35750.
Admission: Free
More info: Event Facebook Page.
Jam on Sloss Lake (Russellville)
What: Fireworks show, car show, splash pad, live music, food trucks, market vendors, kids’ activities,
When: July 4, 7 a.m. – 10 p.m., car show from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., activities follow
Where: Sloss Lake Park, Hwy 43, Russellville, AL 35653 (Behind IHP & Ball Fields)
Admission: Free
More info: Franklin County Chamber of Commerce website
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