Your ultimate guide to July 4th celebrations, Alabama’s biggest fireworks show and more happening July 3-7 in Birmingham
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Looking for the most fun Fourth of July weekend of your life? Then check out our guide for exciting events happening July 3-7 around Birmingham.
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Featured Events
Explosions in the Sky
For the largest, most spectacular fireworks show around, there’s just one place to find it—Vulcan Park and Museum. This year’s display will be bigger and better than ever before with over 2,500 fireworks being launched over Birmingham’s Vulcan statue. More details.
Set Sail Mateys
Want to spend time on the lake this July 4th, but don’t own a boat? Here’s where to rent them near Birmingham.
Sales Y’all!
Big savings are available now through July 8 at La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries of Birmingham. How much can you save during this red, white and blue sale? Details here.
Get the Fourth of July party started early with these events on July 3
3rd of July Independence Day Pre-Party
Where: Tin Roof. 2709 7th Ave S., Birmingham, AL 35233
Time: 7:30PM-2AM
3rd Annual “Red, White and Brew”
Where: Avondale Brewing Co. 201 41st St. S., Birmingham, AL 35222
Time: 4-10PM
Price: $10–Ages 13+; $5–Ages 5-12
Tickets
Grand Reopening
Where: Grand River Drive-In Theatre. 6200 Grand River Blvd E., Leeds, AL 35094
Time: 3PM
Price:
Movie/Event Ticket: movie, firework show and activities–$15; Kids 5 under–FREE
Event Ticket: firework show and activities–$10; Kids 5 and under–FREE Tickets
Fire on the Water
Where: Oak Mountain State Park. 200 Terrace Dr., Pelham, AL 35124
Time: 7AM-7PM–Park Hours; 9PM–Fireworks Show
Price: $15 per carload starting at 5PM (cash only)
Thursday, July 4
Alabama Bicentennial Fireworks
Where: Vulcan Park and Museum. 1701 Valley View Dr., Birmingham, AL 35209
Time: 9PM
Price: FREE
4th of July Celebration
Where: The Nick. 2514 10th Ave S., Birmingham, AL 35205
Time: 2PM
Age: 21+
Price: FREE
4th of July Rooftop Firework Watch Party
Where: The Southern Kitchen & Bar. 2301 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd N. #300, Birmingham, AL 35203
Time: 6PM
Price: FREE
Independence Day 1776
Where: American Village. 3727 Highway 119 S., Montevallo, AL 35115
Time: 11AM-9PM
Price: $5; Veterans, Active Military, Kids 4 and under–FREE
July 4th Pool Party
Where: The Lab Bar and Kitchen. 808 20th St. S., Birmingham, AL 35205
Time: 4-8PM
4th of July Block Party
Where: The Battery. 2201 2nd Ave S., Birmingham, AL 35233
Time: 2-10PM
Price: FREE
July 4th Festival
Where: Downtown Homewood. 18th St. S., Homewood, AL 25209
Time: 5-9PM
Price: FREE to enter event; $10 wristband required to ride and play on attractions
In Lux We Trust: July 4th Party
Where: Zydeco. 2001 15th Ave S., Birmingham, AL 35205
Time: 9PM
Age: 18+
Price: $10
Tickets
UAB Summer Band Concert
Where: Bartow Arena. 617 13th St. S., Birmingham, AL 35233
Time: 7-8:30PM
Price: FREE
Trussville Freedom Celebration
Where: Trussville Mall. 360 N. Chalkville Rd., Trussville, AL 35173
Time: 5:30-9:30PM
Price: FREE
Time: 5:30-9:30PM
Price: FREE
All Weekend Long—July 4-7
Lakeview Freedom Fest
Where: Innisfree Irish Pub. 710 29th St. S., Birmingham, AL 35233
Time: 7-10PM
Price: $10
4th of July Weekend
Where: The Birmingham Zoo. 2630 Cahaba Rd., Birmingham, AL 35223
Time: Fri. 9AM-5PM; Sat.-Sun. 9AM-6PM.
Price: General Admission; Veterans, retired military and their dependents–FREE
Saturday and Sunday—July 5-7
The Waymores
Where: Little Italy’s and Pints. 1924 11th Ave S., Birmingham, AL 35205
Time: 1PM-Midnight
Friday, July 5
Night Hike
Where: Oak Mountain State Park. 200 Terrace Dr., Pelham, AL 35124
Time: 7-9PM
Price: FREE
Tea and Tarot
Where: Books, Beans and Candles. 1620 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd S., Birmingham, AL 35205
Time: 7PM
Price: FREE
Ladies Night Workshop
Where: Hammer & Stain. 3704 Lorna Rd., Hoover, AL 35216
Time: 6PM
Price: $25
Register
Shoot to Thrill (All-Girl AC/DC Tribute)
Where: Iron City. 513 22nd St. S., Birmingham, AL 35233
Time: 8-11PM
Price: $10-$12
Tickets
False Jasmine, Dana Ives, Topsoil
Where: The Nick. 2514 10th Ave S., Birmingham, AL 35205
Time: 10-11PM
Latin Music Nights
Where: Tropicaleo. 4426 4th Ave S., Birmingham, AL 35222
Time: 7PM-Midnight
Price: FREE
Midnight Revel Live
Where: Ghost Train Brewing Co. 2616 3rd Ave S., Birmingham, AL 35233
Time: 7:30-10:30PM
4th of July Weekend Wine Tasting
Where: LeNell’s Beverage Boutique. 1208 32nd St. N., Birmingham, AL 35234
Time: 6-8PM
Price: FREE
Karaoke Night
Where: Barrister’s Tavern. 1535 Montgomery Hwy., Vestavia Hills, AL 35216
Time: 9PM-1:45AM
Age: 21+
Price: FREE
An Evening of Artistic Expression
Where: Freedom House. 4911 5th Ave S., Birmingham, AL 35222
Time: 7-10PM
Price: $10 suggested donation
Open Mic Night
Where: Wild Roast Cafe. 585 Shades Crest Rd., Birmingham, AL 35226
Time: 7-9PM
Price: $5
First Friday Fiber Arts
Where: Vestavia Hills Public Library. 1221 Montgomery Hwy., Vestavia Hills, AL 35216
Time: 10AM-Noon.
Age: 18+
Saturday, July 6
Grand Opening of Mateo’s Street Tacos
Where: Good People Brewing Co. 114 14th St. S., Birmingham, AL 35233
Time: 1PM
The Market
Where: Pepper Place. 2829 2nd Ave S., Birmingham, AL 35205
Time: 7AM-Noon
Price: FREE
Copy of 70’s Throwback Dance Party (Live Show)
Where: Jazzi’s on 3rd. 1725 3rd Ave N., Birmingham, AL 35203
Time: 8PM-Midnight
Price: $20
Tickets
Acoustic Two Jimmy Live
Where: Saw’s Juke Joint. 1115 Dunston Ave, Birmingham, AL 35213
Time: 5:30-8:30PM
Exposure Community Development Corporation
Where: East Village Arts of Birmingham. 7611 1st Ave N., Birmingham, AL 35206
Time: 9-11AM
Price: FREE
Jazz in the Park Series
Where: Memorial Park Recreation Center. 524 6th Ave S., Birmingham, AL 35205
Time: 6-9PM
Price: FREE
90s and 2000s Night
Where: Tin Roof. 2709 7th Ave S., Birmingham, AL 35233
Time: 10PM-1:30PM
Pawtique Pet Boutique Pop-Up Shop
Where: Railroad Park. 1600 1st Ave S., Birmingham, AL 35233
Time: 11:30AM-2:30PM
Vinyl Rock
Where: Brennan’s Irish Pub. 1108 20th St. S., Birmingham, AL 35205
Time: 8:30-11:30PM.
Hikes for Tykes
Where: Vulcan Park and Museum. 1701 Valley View Dr., Birmingham, AL 35209
Time: 10-11AM.
Price: FREE ($5 suggested donation)
Monthly Guided Hikes
Where: Red Mountain Park. 2011 Frankfurt Dr., Birmingham, AL 35211
Time: 9-11AM
Price: Members-FREE; Non-Members-$5
The Spirit of Revolt
Where: Birmingham Museum of Art. 2000 Reverend Abraham Woods Jr. Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35203
Time: 2-3PM
Price: FREE
The McRyatts, Justify These Scars, Pink for President
Where: The Nick. 2514 10th Ave S., Birmingham, AL 35205
Time: 10-11PM
Sunday, July 7
Cornhole Workshop
Where: Hammer & Stain. 3704 Lorna Rd., Hoover, AL 35216
Time: 2PM
Price: $195
Register
Get Healthy on the Railroad: Free Cooking Classes
Where: Railroad Park. 1600 1st Ave S., Birmingham, AL 35233
Time: 3:30-4:30PM
Price: FREE
Jazz Brunch
Where: Ghost Train Brewing Co. 2616 3rd Ave S., Birmingham, AL 35233
Time: 11AM-2PM
It’s a Bham Thing Family Reunion
Where: Dave’s Pub.
Time: 3-8PM
Price: FREE
Charlemagne’s 42 Anniversary Party
Where: Brennan’s Irish Pub.
Time: 6-9PM
Stephen McCullough Sunday Brunch
Where: Avondale Common House.
Time: 11AM-3PM
Mad about Magazines
Where: Birmingham Public Library.
Time: 2:30-4PM
Price: FREE
Register
Matchi, Post Hunk, Calliope Musicals and Wax Fur
Where: The Nick.
Time: 10PM
Age: 21+
Price: $6
Tickets
Upcoming Events
July 11-August 4: Matilda the Musical @ Red Mountain Theatre Company. Wed.-Sat. 7:30PM; Wed., Thurs., Sat., Sun. $20+. Tickets.
July 12: Art on the Rocks @ Birmingham Museum of Art. 7-11PM. Members–$15; Members–$25. Tickets.
July 13-14: Alabama Comic Con @ The BJCC. July 13–10AM-6PM; July 14–11AM-5PM. $20-$40. Kids 10 and under–FREE. Tickets.
July 20: McWane After Dark @ McWane Science Center. 7:30-10:30PM. 21+. General Admission–$20; VIP–$25. Tickets.
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