Spirit of America Festival (Decatur, Alabama) - Jul 3-4, Decatur Spirit of America Festival 800-524-
6181. www.decaturcvb.org. Free admission. Point Mallard Park--Area's largest free patriotic festival
featuring awards, the Miss Point Mallard Pageant, children's activities, musical entertainment and a
large fireworks display.

Thunder on the Mountain (Birmingham) - Jul 4, Birmingham's Vulcan Park officials have taken a
lead role in organizing the city's annual Fourth of July Thunder on the Mountain fireworks show—the
largest fireworks display in the Birmingham area. 9 p.m.

Independence Day Sidewalk Sale (Boaz) - Jul 3-6, Boaz Independence Day Sidewalk Sale 1-800-
405-2193. www.tangeroutlet.com/boaz. Free. Tanger Outlet Ctr.--Celebrate the nation's independece
with extra savings from name brand store. Thurs. & Sat. 9 a.m.-9 a.m.; Fri.. 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., noon-
6 p.m.

Russell Lands Fourth of July Blast (Alexander City) - Jul 4, Alexander City Russell Lands Fourth
of July Blast 256-329-0835. www.russelllands.com. Fee for concert. Lake Martin Amphitheater--
Benefit concert followed by one of the largest fireworks displays in the Southeast. 6-10 p.m.

Russell Marine July 4th Boat Parade (Alexander City) - Jul 4, Alexander City Russell Marine July
4th Boat Parade 256-329-0835. www.russelllands.com. Free. Kowaliga Marina--Deck the deck!
Decorate your watercraft with all the patriotic fun you can find. This annual event draws hundreds to
the main channel of beautiful Lake Martin.

Reliance Bank Firecracker Festival (Athens) - Jul 4, Athens Reliance Bank Firecracker Festival
256-232-1944. www.reliancebanking.com. Free admission. Athens H.S. Stadium--Each July, as
darkness falls over the Tennessee Valley, a familiar tradition gets underway. Bring the family early
for games, live music and concessions. Fireworks begin at dusk.

Annual Fourth of July Celebration (Auburn) - Enjoy great food, live “special” music and THE best
fireworks display in the entire area! So grab your picnic basket, blanket and the family and join us for
a fabulous night of entertainment and a chance to show your patriotic spirit!

City of Auburn Annual July 4th Celebration (Auburn) - Jul 4, Auburn City of Auburn Annual July
4th Celebration 334-501-2930. www.auburnalabama.org/parks. Free. Duck Samford Football
Stadium--Grab your picnic basket and blanket, bring the family and show your patriotic spirit. Enjoy
great food, live musical entertainment and the best fireworks display in the entire area. Gates open
at 6 p.m.; entertainment at 7; fireworks at 9.

July 4th Festival (Cullman) - Jul 4, Cullman July 4th Festival 256-734-3369. www.
cullmancountyparks.com. Admission charged. Smith Lake Park--All day entertainment and huge
fireworks show. Enjoy camping, swimming, spiral water slide, putt-putt golf food, children's activities
and much more.

Freedom on the River (Demopolis) - Jul 4, Demopolis Freedom on the River 334-289-0270. www.
demopolischamber.com. Free. City Landing—Children's parade, food vendors and fireworks. 6 p.m.-
dark.

Family 4th Celebration (Dothan) - Jul 4, Dothan Family 4th Celebration 334-699-1475. www.
Family4thCelebration.com. Admission charged. National Peanut Festival Fairgrounds--Patriotic
celebration with live bands all day, a car and bike show, kids activity zone, arts and crafts vendors
and a wide assortment of food. 10 a.m.-dark.

Fairhope's Fourth of July Festival and Fireworks Display (Fairhope) - Jul 4, Fairhope
Fairhope's Fourth of July Festival and Fireworks Display 251-929-1466. www.cofairhope.com. Free.
Henry George Park—A variety of patriotic music by Baldwin Pops Band before and during fireworks
display coordinated by Fairhope's Volunteer Fire Department. Music begins at 7:30 p.m. with
fireworks at 9 p.m.

Spirit of Freedom Celebration, 27th Annual (Florence) - Jul 4, Florence Spirit of Freedom
Celebration 256-740-4141. www.flo-tour.org. Free. McFarland Park--Celebrate Independence Day
with big name entertainers and one of the best fireworks shows in the Southeast. 10 a.m.-10 p.m.

Fort Rucker Freedom Fest (Fort Rucker) - Jul 4, Fort Rucker Fort Rucker Freedom Fest 334-255-
2252. Fort Rucker--Vendor booths, food, entertainment and fireworks. Drivers license, proof of
insurance and vehicle registration required to enter the gate. 4-9 p.m.

4th of July Celebration (Grant) - Jul 4, Grant 4th of July Celebration 256-728-2007. Grant Town
park--4th of July Celebration - Music, crafts, activities, food and fireworks display. 5-9:30 p.m.

Gulf Shores Annual Fireworks Extravaganza! (Gulf Shores) - Jul 4, Gulf Shores Gulf Shores
Annual Fireworks Extravaganza 251-974-1510. Free. Gulf Shores Beach--Tune your radio to Sunny
105.7 for current fireworks information and simultaneous patriotic music during the show.

All American Celebration (Guntersville) - Jul 4, Guntersville All American 4th of July Celebration
256-582-3612. www.lakeguntersville.org. Free. Civitan Park, Lake Guntersville—Enjoy fireworks
display over Lake Guntersville. 9 p.m.

Prattville Independence Day Celebration, 6th annual (Prattville) - Jul 4, Prattville Independence
Day Celebration 334-358-0297. www.prattville.com. Free. Downtown. Pratt Park--Join in the star-
spangled salute to the nation's freedom featuring a parade, Lion's Club BBQ, carboard boat races,
live entertainment, arts and crafts, a patriotic program and fireworks.

Fourth of July BBQ at Mentone Smoke House (Mentone) - Jul 4, Mentone Fourth of July BBQ at
Mentone Smoke House 256-634-0112. www.mentonespringshotel.com. Mentone Smoke House--
Bourbon-glazed ribs, pulled pork, "Kickin' Chicken," and steaks served in Mentone's newest
restaurant. Ask for the "Rebel Yell" sauce.


4th of July Fireworks Celebration (Mobile) - Jul 4, Mobile 4th of July Fireworks Celebration 251-
219-5379. www.cityofmobile.org. Free admission. USS ALABAMA Battleship Memorial Park--
Independence Day celebration presented by the Mobile Press Register and the City of Mobile with
fireworks, flyovers by the USCG and musical entertainment. 6-9:30 p.m.

July 4th Fireworks Show (Monroeville) - Jul 4, Monroeville July 4th Fireworks Show 251-575-5535.
Free. Veteran's Park--Located on soccer field next to the local YMCA. Hamburgers and hot dogs sold
on site. 5 p.m. until.

Old Fashion 4th of July Walking Parade (Sheffield) - Jul 4, Sheffield Old Fashion 4th of July
Walking Parade 256-383-0250. sheffieldalabama.org. Free. Downtown--prizes for best costume and
best decorated bicycle, tricycle, scooter, battery operated car, wagon for two age groups--0 to 6 yrs
and 7 yrs to 12 years. Pledge of allegiance and singing the National Anthem at the Veterans
Memorial patriotic music by Shoals Concert Band. 10 a.m.

July 4th American Legion BBQ (Thomasville) - Jul 4, Thomasville July 4th American Legion BBQ
334-636-2109. www.thomasvilleal.com. American Legion Post 112, Legion Dr.—Purchase barbecue
by the pound or by the plate and enjoy entertainment and activities throughout the day. 9:30 a.m.-2
p.m.

July 4th Fireworks Display (Town Creek) - Jul 4, Town Creek July 4th Fireworks Display 800-685-
9267. www.doublehead.com. Admission charged. Doublehead Resort--Spectacular fireworks display
at dusk overlooking the waters of Wilson Lake. Come early for ongoing music, good food, and fun
games and inflatables for the kids. 10 a.m.-9 p.m.

July Jubilee (Tuscaloosa) - West Alabama's largest Indepence Day celebration with fun for the
whole family!

4th of July Celebration & Mater Day (Valley) - Jul 4, Valley 4th of July Celebration & Mater Day
334-756-5290. www.cityofvalley.com. Free. Community Ctr. & Valley Sportsplex—Family day with
horseshoe, rook & domino tournaments, bingo, memorial swim, free tomato sandwiches, father/son
look-alike contest, entertainment, concessions, children activities, and fireworks. 10 a.m.-9:30 p.m.

4th of July Celebration (Valley Head) - Jul 4, Valley Head 4th of July Celebration 800-843-5098.
www.sequoyahcaverns.com. Free. Sequoyah Caverns--Live buegrass music, food, and fireworks. 7-9:
30 p.m.










July 4, 2008
Independence Day
Independence Day celebrates the birthday of the United States of America. It was founded on July
4th 1776 with the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Most American's celebrate this holiday
with fireworks displays in the evening, but during the afternoon, they cook up a great BBQ and have
a blast at the local lake.