7 fun ways to celebrate the Fourth of July in Birmingham

Thunder on the Mountain at Vulcan in 2020. (Nathan Watson / Bham Now)

Patriotism. Baseball. Barbeque. Fireworks! The Fourth of July is almost here. However you choose to celebrate this year, we have you covered. Read on for more information on upcoming Independence Day events in and around Birmingham.

1. I Love America Night in Vestavia Hills 

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Want to celebrate early? Vestavia Hills’s I Love America Night is coming up on June 22. With fun activities for the whole family like free swimming at the Aquatic Complex, a variety of vendors, a live concert and fireworks, you won’t be disappointed! 

• When: Thursday June 22, 6-9PM
• Where: Wald Park, 1973 Merryvale Road Vestavia Hills AL 35216

2. Fireworks at the Barons game

Fireworks at Region’s Field. ( Pat Byington / Bham Now)

The Birmingham Barons will be playing the Rocket City Trash Pandas the weekend of the Fourth. Enjoy fireworks after the game on Friday, Sunday and Monday nights. Buy your tickets here. 

• When: Friday, June 30, 7:05PM | Sunday, July 2, 6:30PM | Monday, July 3, 6:05PM
• Where: Regions Field, 1401 1st Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233

3. Thunder on the Mountain

Thunder on the Mountain. (Bham Now)

A Birmingham tradition, Thunder on the Mountain surrounds Vulcan each year in a vivid fireworks show. Additionally, local radio stations  play songs along with the display. Tune into 102.5 The Bull, 103.1 The Vulcan, 103.7 The Q, 104.1 The Beat, Birmingham’s ALT 991, and B106 for the music.

• When: Tuesday July 4, 9PM
• Where: Vulcan Park and Museum, 1701 Valley View Dr, Birmingham, AL 35209

4. Summer UAB Band outside Bartow

Get in the patriotic mood before Thunder on the Mountain and watch this community band play. Walk over to Vulcan afterwards for the fireworks show. 

• When: July 4, 6-8:30PM
• Where: The front of Bartow Arena, 617 13th St S, Birmingham, AL 35233

5. The BTC Peavine Falls Run

Photo by Morgan Sarkissian on Unsplash

If you’re looking for an active way to spend your holiday The BTC Peavine Falls Run at Oak Mountain State Park may be for you. Enjoy this race’s beautiful outdoor setting and course. Register before June 18 for a complementary t-shirt. 

• When: Tuesday July 4, 7AM-11PM
• Where: Oak Mountain State Park, 200 Terrace Dr, Pelham, AL 35124

6. West Homewood’s Farmer’s Market

Are you a morning person? The West Homewood’s Farmer’s Market is a fun activity happening in the AM this holiday weekend! Running July Fourth specials from June 29-July 4, you’ll find fresh fruit, veggies, baked goods and more. 

• When: Thursday June 29-July 4, 7AM-11PM
• Where: West Homewood Farmer’s Market, 160 Oxmoor Rd, Birmingham, AL 35209

7. Our Lady of Sorrows Fourth of July Festival

Our Lady of Sorrows Fourth of July Festival sign (Grace Brindley / Bham Now)

Our Lady of Sorrows in Homewood’s gigantic Fourth of July barbecue includes a smorgasbord of pork, ribs, turkey, chicken hot dogs and more! This annual celebration is also holding a garage sale and a raffle, which has a $5000 grand prize. 

• When: Tuesday July 4, 10AM-3PM (barbecue and festival) | 8-4PM (Trash and Treasure sale)
• Where: Our Lady of Sorrows Church, 1728 Oxmoor Rd, Homewood, AL 35209

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