Where to see 4th of July fireworks and have a blast this weekend
Here are some of the best local opportunties from Huntsville.org to see fireworks and have a blast this Fourth of July weekend.
Madison’s Star Spangled Celebration
On Saturday, July 3, the city of Madison is hosting a patriotic extravaganza at Dublin Park. The event is free to attend and there will be inflatables, live music, food vendors, and fireworks to end the night. A free shuttle service will be provided to and from Bob Jones High School for the event. Everything kicks off at 5:00pm and will end when the fireworks show is over.
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When: Saturday, July 3rd
Time: 5 p.m – 9 p.m.
Location: Dublin Park
Address: 8324 Madison Pike Madison, AL 35758
Phone: (256) 772-9300
Admission: Free
Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular at Toyota Field
Celebrate the 4th of July at Toyota Field, home to the Rocket City Trash Pandas. Experience the new stadium with family and friends to enjoy fireworks, live music, trivia, on-field inflatables, food trucks, and delicious ballpark fare. Admission is $10 per person, and children two and under are free.
You are encouraged to purchase tickets in advance.
When: Sunday, July 4th
Time: 5 p.m – 9:30 p.m., fireworks display at 9 p.m.
Location: Toyota Field for Rocket City Trash Pandas
Address: 500 Trash Panda Way, Madison, AL 35758
Phone: (256) 325-1403
Admission: Kids 2 and under are free. For this event, all other tickets are $10 each. Extravaganza tickets are now on sale at TrashPandasBaseball.com/Events and the Toyota Field Ticket Office.
Fireworks and Watermelon carving contest at MidCity District!
MidCity District will be having a 4th of July weekend with a fireworks show on Saturday, July 3. It’s a free event that will have live music all weekend. It kicks off Friday evening at The Camp with music, food and free family fun. On Satuday the doors of the Camp will open at 11 a.m. and with live music performing all the way up through 10pm when the fireworks go off. The party continues Sunday, July 4th with a watermelon carving contest during the Market at MidCity.
WATERMELON CARVING CONTEST DETAILS – Bring your CARVED watermelon to The Camp on Sunday, July 4 by 2 p.m. (no carving on-site). The Camp team will take photos of the watermelons and post them online by 3 p.m. Online votes are tallied and winners will be announced on Tuesday, July 6, at 6 p.m. The winner will receive over $500 in prizes and gift cards.
SCHEDULE:
Friday, July 2:
All day food, beverages at The Camp!
7:00 pm: Buck’d Up feat. Andy Lyle Hall
Saturday, July 3:
11:00 am : Doors open for food and beverage at The Camp
1:00 pm – 6:00 pm : DJ Cee-O and DJ Prime Time spinning
8:00 pm – 11:00 pm : Free Range
10:00 pm : FIREWORKS BEGIN brought to you by TOC-The Orthopaedic Center of North Alabama!
Sunday, July 4:
1:00 pm-5:00 pm: The Market at MidCity farmers market with nearly 40 amazing local vendors!
2:00 pm: Deadline to bring your *carved* watermelon to The Camp!
2:00 pm: The Camp Counselors live on stage
Location: MidCity Huntsville & The Camp
Address: 5909 University Dr NW, Huntsville, AL 35805
Phone: (256) 763-7877
Admission: Free
New Market Family Freedom Fest
The first-annual New Market Family Freedom Fest is happening at Leigh Acres on Saturday July 3rd! This family event kicks off at 5pm and will include inflatables, crafts, and yard games. There will be two firework shows for people to enjoy. Listen to live music from Microwave Dave. They will have the grill going for hot dog, burgers, veggie dogs, and veggie burgers. Other concessions will be available as well. Plus they’ll be slicing into some delicious watermelon.
When: Saturday, July 3
Times: 5 – 9 pm, fireworks times TBD
Location: Leigh Acres – 5655 Maysville Road New Market, AL 35761
Phone: (256) 826-1164
Admission: $5 per person with proceeds benefiting the Bobbie Watkins Odom Food Bank.
The Spirit of America Family Festival & Fireworks Show
Also, The Spirit of America Family Festival & Fireworks Show at Point Mallard Park in Decatur is back for it’s 54th year! This exciting festival and fireworks show celebrates America’s heritage and birthday every Fourth of July. It is one of the largest Independence Day celebrations in the state. The event offers family games, petting zoo, pony rides, live stage entertainment, over 100 food and craft vendors, booming fireworks, a parade, waterpark, and fun for the whole family. Admission is free. Fireworks show begins aat 9 p.m.
Event hours: Saturday 10:00 am – 6 p.m. and Sunday 12 noon – 9 p.m.