The Fourth of July is just around the corner, so you might be asking yourself, “Will there be any fireworks near me?” If you’re wondering this, wonder no more! In 2015 and 2016, we shared the best places to watch fireworks in Alabama. This year, we’ve compiled a much better list.
- Spirit of America Festival - Decatur
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facebook/Spirit of America Festival The Spirit of America Festival will take place on July 4 at Point Mallard Park, home of America’s first wave pool. It’s free to the public and includes one of North Alabama’s largest fireworks shows. After a fun-filled day of activities, guests will head on over to the “Spirit of Freedom” field to watch the fireworks show, which will begin at 9:00 p.m. (2901 Point Mallard Drive)
- 4th of July Fireworks Celebration at U.S. Space & Rocket Center - Huntsville
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facebook/U.S. Space & Rocket Center On July 4, the U.S. Space & Rocket Center will close at 5:00 p.m. to prepare for its annual fireworks display. This year’s display will be one of its largest ever, and it’ll begin at approximately 9:00 p.m. This fireworks show can be seen all over the city of Huntsville. (1 Tranquility Base)
- Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration - Gulf Shores
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facebook/City of Gulf Shores - Municipal Government On July 4, a spectacular fireworks show will begin at 9:00 p.m. in Gulf Shores. The fireworks will be shot from the southern end of Gulf State Park Fishing and Education Pier. Gulf State Park and Gulf Shores Public Beach are perfect places to watch the fireworks. Admission is free. (20800 E Beach Blvd)
- Thunder on the Mountain Fireworks Show - Birmingham
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facebook/Vulcan Park and Museum The Thunder on the Mountain Fireworks Show is one of Alabama’s best Independence Day celebrations. This annual event will take place at Vulcan Park on July 4. At 9:00 p.m., fireworks will illuminate the sky and last for approximately 20 minutes. This amazing fireworks show is free to the public. (1701 Valley View Dr)
Autauga County Fireworks Prattville, Stanley-Jenson Stadium, July 4, Dark.
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The Spirit of America Festival will take place on July 4 at Point Mallard Park, home of America’s first wave pool. It’s free to the public and includes one of North Alabama’s largest fireworks shows. After a fun-filled day of activities, guests will head on over to the “Spirit of Freedom” field to watch the fireworks show, which will begin at 9:00 p.m. (2901 Point Mallard Drive)
facebook/U.S. Space & Rocket Center
On July 4, the U.S. Space & Rocket Center will close at 5:00 p.m. to prepare for its annual fireworks display. This year’s display will be one of its largest ever, and it’ll begin at approximately 9:00 p.m. This fireworks show can be seen all over the city of Huntsville. (1 Tranquility Base)
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On July 4, a spectacular fireworks show will begin at 9:00 p.m. in Gulf Shores. The fireworks will be shot from the southern end of Gulf State Park Fishing and Education Pier. Gulf State Park and Gulf Shores Public Beach are perfect places to watch the fireworks. Admission is free. (20800 E Beach Blvd)
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The Thunder on the Mountain Fireworks Show is one of Alabama’s best Independence Day celebrations. This annual event will take place at Vulcan Park on July 4. At 9:00 p.m., fireworks will illuminate the sky and last for approximately 20 minutes. This amazing fireworks show is free to the public. (1701 Valley View Dr)
Baldwin County Fireworks Orange Beach, Independence Day Celebration at The Wharf, July 3, 9:00 p.m. Gulf Shores, Gulf State Park Pier, July 4, 9:00 p.m. Fairhope, Henry George Park and Fairhope Municipal Pier, July 4, 9:00 p.m. Robertsdale, Garrett Park, July 4, 9:00 p.m. Daphne, Al Trione Sports Complex, July 4, Dark.
Barbour County Fireworks Eufaula, Independence Day Celebration, Lakepoint Resort State Park Marina, July 4, 9:00 p.m.
Calhoun County Fireworks Oxford, Freedom Festival at Oxford Lake, July 4, 9:00 p.m.
Cherokee County Fireworks Leesburg, Fourth of July Celebration, Chesnut Bay Resort, July 4, Dark.
Clarke County Fireworks Thomasville, Hometown Celebration, Downtown Thomasville, July 1, 9:00 p.m.
Cleburne County Fireworks City of Heflin Salute to America, McIntyre Park, July 1, 9:00 p.m.
Covington County Fireworks Opp, July 4th Celebration, Frank Jackson State Park, July 4, Dark.
Cullman County Fireworks Cullman, Smith Lake Park Fireworks and Music Festival, July 1, 9:00 p.m.
Dallas County Fireworks Valley Grande, Fourth of July Spectacular, Valley Grande City Park, July 4, Dark.
Elmore County Fireworks Eclectic, 4th of July Blast, The AMP, July 4, 9:00 p.m. Wetumpka, Fourth of July Celebration, Gold Star Park, July 4, 9:00 p.m.
Etowah County Fireworks Gadsden, July 4th Celebration Fireworks, Mort Glosser Amphitheater, July 4, 9:00 p.m.
Franklin County Fireworks Russellville, Jam on Sloss Lake, July 4, Dark.
Henry County Fireworks Headland, 4th of July Fireworks, Douglas Park, July 4, 8:15 p.m.
Houston County Fireworks Dothan, Fireworks @ the Fairgrounds, National Peanut Festival Fairgrounds, July 1, 9:00 p.m.
Jackson County Fireworks Scottsboro, 4th of July on the Tennessee River, July 4, Dark.
Jefferson County Fireworks Birmingham,Thunder on the Mountain 2017, Vulcan Park, 9:00 p.m. Hoover, Freedom Fest, Hoover Met Stadium, July 4, 9:00 p.m. Helena, Annual July Fireworks Show, Old Town Helena, July 1, 9:00 p.m.
Lauderdale County Fireworks Florence, Shoals Spirit of Freedom Celebration, McFarland Park, July 4, 9:00 p.m. Rogersville, 4th of July Celebration, Joe Wheeler State Park, July 4, Dark.
Lee County Fireworks Auburn, Independence Day Celebration, Duck Samford Football Stadium, July 4, 9:00 p.m.
Limestone County Fireworks Athens, July 4th Fireworks Show, Athens High School Stadium, July 4, Dark.
Madison County Fireworks Madison, Stars and Stripes Forever July 4th Celebration & Fireworks Display, Dublin Park, 9:00 p.m. Huntsville, July 4 Celebration, U.S. Space & Rocket Center, July 4, 9:00 p.m.
Marengo County Fireworks Demopolis, Freedom on the River, Demopolis City Landing, July 4, 9:00 p.m.
Marshall County Fireworks Guntersville, Fourth of July Fireworks on Lake Guntersville, July 4, 8:30 p.m.
Mobile County Fireworks Mobile, Fireworks on the Fantail, Battleship Memorial Park, July 4, 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Tickets are $50 for adults and $25 for children.
Montgomery County Fireworks Montgomery Independence Day Celebration, Blount Cultural Park, July 4, 9:00 p.m.
Morgan County Fireworks Decatur, Spirit of America Festival, Point Mallard Park, July 4, 9:00 p.m.
Pike County Fireworks Troy, Annual 4th of July Fireworks Celebration, Veterans Memorial Stadium, July 4, 8:30 p.m.
Shelby County Fireworks Alabaster, behind old silo, July 2, 9:00 p.m. Pelham, Fire on the Water, Oak Mountain State Park, July 3, 9:00 p.m. $15 per car load. Harpersville, Music and Fireworks in the Vineyard, Morgan Creek Vineyards, July 4, 9:30 p.m.
Talladega County Fireworks Talladega, Fourth of July Fireworks, Veterans Park, July 4, Dark.
Walker County Fireworks Jasper Fireworks Festival, Jasper Memorial Park, July 3, Dark. Cordova, Cordova First Baptist Church, July 2, 9:00 p.m.
Do you plan to attend any of these fireworks shows this year?
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