Ready for a sparkling 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 Monday. Here’s a sampling.
INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION
What: Performance by Slim & the Soulful Saints, face painting, food, fireworks display.
Where: Gold Star Park, off S. Main Street, Wetumpka.
When: July 1. Music at 6 p.m., fireworks at 8:30 p.m.
Admission: Free.
Website: https://www.facebook.com/cityofwetumpka
CITY OF HOOVER FIREWORKS SHOW
What: Fireworks display.
When: July 1 at 9 p.m.
Where: Hoover Met Complex parking lot, 5508 Stadium Trace Parkway, Hoover.
Admission: Free.
Website: https://www.facebook.com/CityofHoover
INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION AT MIDCITY
What: Watermelon carving, live music, farmers market, fireworks.
When: July 1-3. Fireworks at 9:30 p.m. July 2.
Where: MidCity District, 5901 University Drive, Huntsville.
Admission: Free.
Website: https://www.facebook.com/MidCityDistrict/
4TH OF JULY WEEKEND PARTY
What: Fireworks, family-friendly activities, music, movie night and more.
When: July 1-3. Fireworks at 8:50 p.m. on July 2.
Where: The Park at OWA, 1501 S. OWA Blvd. Foley.
Admission: $26.99 day pass for amusement park.
Website: https://visitowa.com/the-fourth/
MONTGOMERY INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION
What: Fireworks, music by Kirk Jay, food trucks, arts and crafts and more.
When: July 2, 6 p.m.-9 p.m.
Where: Riverwalk Amphitheater, 355 Coosa St., Montgomery.
Admission: Free.
Website: https://www.facebook.com/montgomeryalabama
SUMMERDALE 4TH OF JULY FIREWORKS
What: Fireworks display.
Where: Pioneer Park, 502 W. Lee Ave., Summerdale.
When: July 2 at 9 p.m.
Admission: Free.
Website: https://www.summerdaleal.com/
INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION
What: Performance by Taylor Hicks, food trucks, vendors, inflatables, fireworks.
When: July 2, 5 p.m.-9 p.m.
Where: Mary G. Montgomery High School, 4275 Snow Road, Semmes,
Admission: Free.
SARALAND FIREWORKS SHOW
What: Fireworks and food trucks.
When: July 2 at 9 p.m. Gates open at 7:30 p.m.
Where: Saraland High School, 1115 Industrial Parkway, Saraland.
Admission: Free.
Website: https://www.mobilecountyal.gov/community_events/events/saraland-fireworks-show-2022-07-02
BAYOU LA BATRE INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION
What: Fireworks, food, games, inflatable slide and more.
When: July 2, 5 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
Where: Ralston Pak, 7880 Coden Belt Road South, Coden.
Admission: Free.
THUNDER & SPARK OVER THE PARK
What: Fireworks, food, games, arts and crafts, car show and more.
When: July 2, 3 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Fireworks at 9 p.m.
Where: Mount Vernon Municipal Park, Park Street, Mount Vernon.
Admission: Free.
MORGAN WALLEN
What: Country star performs.
When: July 2-3 at 7 p.m.
Where: The Wharf Amphitheater, 23101 Canal Road, Orange Beach.
Admission: $60.50-$106 via Ticketmaster, sold out.
Website: https://alwharf.com/events/2022/07
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 2-4.
Where: Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 1728 Oxmoor Road, Homewood.
Bulk BBQ sales: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. July 2 and 4, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. July 3. 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.
Website: http://www.ourladyofsorrows.com/
INDEPENDENCE DAY BLAST
What: Drive-in movie, live music, face painting, balloon art, bounce house, mini-golf, food, fireworks.
When: July 3, 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-$15.
Website: https://www.facebook.com/thebackyardleeds
GRAND BAY WATERMELON FESTIVAL
What: Free watermelon, arts and crafts, music, children’s activities, food vendors and more.
When: July 3, 3 p.m.-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.
Website: https://www.facebook.com/GrandBayWatermelonFestival
4TH OF JULY SOULFEST
What: Concert featuring Avail Hollywood, J-Won, Big Robb, Cadillac Man and more.
When: July 3, 4 p.m.-7 p.m.
Where: Pine Valley Ranch, 35 Marshall Drive, Eufala.
Admission: $40.
Website: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/4th-of-july-soulfest-tickets-357641725027
FIRE ON THE WATER
What: Family activities, swimming, food trucks, music, fireworks.
When: July 3, 5 p.m.-9 p.m.
Where: Oak Mountain State Park, 200 Terrace Drive, Pelham.
Admission: $15 per vehicle with up to four people.
Website: https://www.facebook.com/events/424676952803446/?ref=newsfeed
BATTLESHIP MEMORIAL PARK
What: Self-guided tours of USS Alabama, USS Drum and Medal of Honor Aircraft Pavilion. Blood drive by LifeSouth Community Blood Service, near gift shop, 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: Battleship Memorial Park, 2703 Battleship Parkway, Mobile.
When: July 4, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Admission: $16, $56 kids ages 6-11, free for children age 5 and younger.
Website: https://www.facebook.com/USSALABAMABattleshipMemorialPark/
SAND MOUNTAIN POTATO FESTIVAL
What: Music, crafts, entertainment, games, fireworks.
When: July 4, 9 a.m.-10 p.m.
Where: Henagar City Park, 18294 Alabama 75, Henagar.
Admission: Free.
Website: https://visitlookoutmountain.com/events/sand-mountain-potato-festival/
SMITH LAKE PARK FIREWORKS FESTIVAL
What: Music, food, arts and crafts, golf cart parade, fireworks at 9 p.m. and more.
When: July 4, 9:30 a.m.-9 p.m.
Where: Smith Lake Park, 403 Cullman County 386, Cullman.
Admission: Free.
Website: https://www.facebook.com/SmithLakePark
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. on July 4; activities run through evening fireworks.
Where: American Village, 3727 Alabama 119 South, Montevallo.
Admission: $5, free for veterans; active members of military and children age 4 and younger.
Website: http://www.americanvillage.org/site/PageServer?pagename=gen_news_index
INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION
What: Lion’s Club barbecue, parade, cardboard boat races, fireworks.
When: July 4.
Where: Parade in downtown Prattville, barbecue and concert at Pratt Park, fireworks at Homeplace Clock Tower off U.S. 82.
Website: https://www.prattvilleal.gov/images/stories/july-sept_2022_website_version.pdf
JAM ON SLOSS LAKE
What: Live music, children’s activities, food vendors, fireworks show.
When: July 4, starting at 1 p.m. Fireworks at 9:30 p.m.
Where: West side of Sloss Lake, near John Blackwell Sports Complex, off Alabama 24, Russellville.
Admission: TBA
Website: https://www.facebook.com/russellvilleal
FOURTH OF JULY BOAT PARADE
What: Boat parade with prizes.
When: July 4, 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Where: Russell Marine, Kowaliga Marina, 255 Kowaliga Marina Road, Alexander City.
Admission: Free.
Website: https://www.russelllands.com/blog/event/fourth-of-july-boat-parade/
SPIRIT OF AMERICA FESTIVAL
What: Food vendors, bike parade, fireworks and more.
When: July 4, noon-9 p.m.
Where: Spirit of America Field, Point Mallard Park, 2901 Point Mallard Drive Southeast, Decatur.
Admission: Free, $15-$20 admission to nearby water park, free for kids age 4 and younger.
Website: https://www.facebook.com/spiritofamericafestival/
INDEPENDENCE DAY STREET PARTY
What: Children’s activities, fireworks, SPECTRA Laser Light Experience.
When: July 4, 5 p.m.-9 p.m.
Where: The Wharf, Main Street, 23101 Canal Road, Orange Beach.
Admission: Free. Some activities $5-$10.
Website: https://alwharf.com/events/2022/07/04/23690
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.
Website: https://news.auburnalabama.org/article/Top%20Stories/4684
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.
Website: http://www.theamponlakemartin.com/events/july-fourth.html
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.
Website: https://www.tuscaloosa.com/COTR
CREOLA FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION
What: Fireworks, food, entertainment and more.
When: July 4, 5 p.m.-9 p.m.
Where: Creola City Park, 9618 Old Highway 43, Creola.
Admission: Free.
MONTGOMERY BISCUITS VS BILOXI SHUCKERS
What: Baseball game with teams in Double-A South league. Fireworks after the game.
When: July 4 at 6:05 p.m.
Where: Riverwalk Stadium, 200 Coosa St., Montgomery
Admission: $9-$15.
Website: https://www.milb.com/montgomery
BIRMINGHAM BARONS VS TENNESEE SMOKIES
What: Baseball game with teams in Double-A South league, plus Independence Day celebration.
When: July 4 at 6:30 p.m.
Where: Regions Field, 1401 First Ave. South, Birmingham.
Admission: $10-$20.
Website: https://www.milb.com/birmingham
ROCKET CITY TRASH PANDAS VS. CHATTANOOGA LOOKOUTS
What: Minor league baseball teams play in Southern League.
When: July 4 at 6:35 p.m.
Where: Toyota Field, 500 Trash Panda Way, Madison
Admission: $8.72-$27.125.
Website: https://www.milb.com/rocket-city
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.
Website: https://www.fairhopeal.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/18305/4014?curm=7&cury=2022
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.
Website: http://www.visitathensal.com/red-white-and-boom---july-4.html
JULY 4 FIREWORKS
What: Fireworks display.
When: July 4 at 9 p.m.
Where: Viewing spots along Civitan Park Pier, off Sunset Drive Trail, and Lurleen B. Walace Drive, Guntersville.
Admission: Free.
Website: https://www.facebook.com/lakeguntersville/
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.
Website: https://www.gulfshoresal.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=772
FOURTH OF JULY FIREWORKS CELEBRATION
What: Fireworks display; viewing spots at Troy University’s Veterans Memorial Stadium and surrounding areas.
When: July 4 at 9 p.m.
Where: Veterans Memorial Stadium, Troy University, 5000 Veterans Stadium Drive, Troy.
Admission: Free.
Website: https://www.facebook.com/cityoftroyalabama
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.
Website: https://www.facebook.com/CityofDaphne
ALABASTER FIREWORKS SHOW
What: Fireworks show, games, bounce house, food trucks and more.
When: July 2 at 6 p.m., fireworks at 9 p.m.
Where: Thompson High School,1921 Warrior Parkway, Alabaster.
Admission: Free.
Website: https://www.cityofalabaster.com/379/Fireworks-Show-July
TRUSSVILLE FREEDOM CELEBRATION
What: Fireworks show, music, food vendors and more.
When: July 4, 6 p.m.-9 p.m.
Where: Trussville Mall (near Cahaba Elementary School, 360 N. Chalkville Road, Trussville.
Admission: Free.
Website: https://www.trussvillefreedomcelebration.com/
CITY OF MOBILE FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION
What: Fireworks show, music, food vendors, children’s activities and more.
When: July 4, 4 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Fireworks at 9 p.m.
Where: Mardi Gras Park, 104-148 S. Royal St., and Cooper Riverside Park, 101 S, Water St., Mobile.
Admission: Free.
Website: https://www.trussvillefreedomcelebration.com/
CONCERTS IN THE PARK
What: Peruvian Coin & JEDEye perform. With food trucks.
When: July 4, 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
Where: Big Spring Park, 200 Church St., Huntsville.
Admission: Free.
Website: https://www.facebook.com/hsvconcertsinthepark
DAUPHIN ISLAND FOURTH OF JULY FIREWORKS
What: Fireworks show.
When: July 4 at 9 p.m.
Where: Public beach, 1501 Bienville Blvd., Dauphin Island.
Admission: Free.
CITRONELLE INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION
What: Fireworks, games, food trucks, vendors, entertainment and more.
When: July 4, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.
Where: Citronelle City Lake, 18350 Lake View Drive, Citronelle.
Admission: Free.
SOUL SURVIVOR
What: Band performs.
When: July 4 at 6:30 p.m.
Where: Civitan Park, Jeff Cook Stage, 1130 Sunset Drive, Guntersville.
Admission: Free. Organized by Mountain Valley Arts Council.
Website: https://mvacarts.org/#new-page-1
UAB SUMMER BAND CONCERT
What: Music by community group of adult amateur and professional musicians from Birmingham metro area.
When: July 4, 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
Where: Outside Bartow Arena, 617 13th St. South, University of Alabama at Birmingham.
Admission: Free. Bring lawn chairs and blankets.
Website: https://www.facebook.com/UabSummerBand/
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.
Website: https://visitvulcan.com/event/thunder-on-the-mountain/#.YrvLCuzMKu4
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