21 celebrations lighting up Alabama for the Fourth of July
From the hills of North Alabama to the white-sand beaches of the Gulf, communities across Alabama are getting ready to celebrate America’s birthday with fireworks, festivals, and family fun.
With 50-plus celebrations across Alabama, Yellowhammer News has chosen 21 events to highlight the different choices for Fourth of July fun across the state. Whether you’re in the mood for a lakeside concert, a parade through town, or a fireworks show under the stars, this year’s lineup of 21 events offers something for everyone.
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North Alabama Events
Smith Lake Park Fireworks and Music Festival (Cullman County)
Spend the day at the lake on July 4 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. with live music, local vendors, arts and crafts, and a fireworks show that lights up the water.
Fireworks Over Lake Guntersville (Guntersville)
Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy music and food at Civitan Park before fireworks launch over the lake at 9 p.m. on July 4.
Shoals Spirit of Freedom Celebration (Florence)
McFarland Park will be buzzing with activity from 3 to 9 p.m. on July 4 with live music and a crowd-pleasing fireworks finale.
Red, White & Boom (Athens)
Family fun kicks off at 5 p.m. at the Athens SportsPlex with fireworks wrapping up the night.
Town of Gurley July 4th Celebration (Gurley)
Fireworks, food trucks, and good vibes await from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Charles Stone Park.
Madison Star Spangled Celebration (Madison)
On July 3, head to Dublin Park for inflatables, live music, food trucks, and fireworks from 5 to 9 p.m.
Midnight Ride at Rattlesnake Saloon (Tuscumbia)
Up for a late-night adventure? Hop on the Midnight Ride on July 4 at this one-of-a-kind saloon tucked under a bluff.
Central Alabama Events
Thunder on the Mountain (Birmingham)
Begins at 9 p.m. with fireworks launched from Vulcan Park, visible from locations across the city.
UAB Summer Band Concert (Birmingham)
7 p.m. outside Bartow Arena. A free, family-friendly concert featuring patriotic music.
Homewood 4th of July Festival (Homewood)
5 p.m. in downtown Homewood. Includes rides, children’s activities, and a great view of Birmingham’s fireworks.
Independence Day at American Village (Montevallo)
11 a.m.–9 p.m. Features historic reenactments, colonial games, music, and fireworks.
Alexander City Fireworks Show (Alexander City)
Fireworks at dark from the Benjamin Russell High School grounds with a community celebration beforehand.
Clanton Fourth of July Celebration (Clanton)
Fireworks at 9 p.m. at Clanton City Park. A family favorite with plenty of space to enjoy the show.
Opelika Independence Day Celebration (Opelika)
Gates open in the afternoon behind Duck Samford Stadium. Fireworks begin at dusk.
South Alabama Events
Independence Day Street Party (Orange Beach)
Kick off the holiday early on July 2 from 5 to 9 p.m. at The Wharf with kids’ activities, fireworks, and a laser light show.
Orange Beach Fireworks (Gulf State Park Pavilion)
A beachside fireworks display lights up the sky at 9 p.m. on July 4.
Gulf Shores Fourth of July Celebration (Gulf Shores)
Watch the fireworks from the Gulf State Park Fishing Pier at 9 p.m. on July 4. Perfect way to end a day at the beach.
Mobile’s 4th of July Celebration (Mobile)
Double the fun with fireworks launching from Cooper Riverside Park and Mardi Gras Park at 9 p.m.
Fairhope’s Fourth of July Celebration (Fairhope)
Bring the family to Henry George Park for a concert at 7:30 p.m., followed by fireworks over the bay at 9 p.m.
Troy Fireworks Celebration (Troy)
Head to Veterans Memorial Stadium at 8:30 p.m. on July 4 for a big show in a classic college town setting.
Monroeville Freedom Fest (Monroeville)
From 4 to 10 p.m. on July 4, Veterans Park will be packed with water slides, contests, music, and fireworks at dusk.
With big-city spectacles and small-town traditions, Alabama’s Fourth of July celebrations are as diverse as the state itself. Pick your spot, pack a cooler, and get ready to make memories under the fireworks this Independence Day.
Central Alabama Events
South Alabama Events
