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Ok. Ok. We don't really have ONE BILLION reasons, but we have a lot of reasons we think you would have a blast (we can't help the space puns) in Huntsville, Alabama, for the upcoming holiday weekend.
Independence Day falls on a Thursday this year, so you can take a vacation and plan a WHOLE extended weekend of awesomely fun things to do to celebrate in advance! But before we get too far, we have to go ahead and get right down to it:
Will you be in Huntsville for the 4th of July this year? If your answer is ‘yes,' you've made a great choice. There are many different activities to choose from (in fact, we’ve got a great list below!). If your answer is ‘no,' we're going to try to convince you to pay us a visit. If you're thinking, “Maybe, but I'm not convinced,” well, all we have to say to that is: “Challenge very happily accepted!”
So, from us to you, here's why you need to spend the weekend in Huntsville for Independence Day.
Where to Watch Fireworks in Huntsville and Madison
Early Independence Day Celebration at Ditto Landing
The 2024 Independence Day Celebration will be held near Ditto Landing's Kingston Pavillion on Saturday, June 29th. There will be live music, food trucks, and games for the entire family to enjoy. Admission is free, but parking is $5 cash. The gates open at 5 pm; music starts at 6 pm and the fireworks start at 9 pm. Enjoy a beautiful evening down by the Tennessee River at Ditto Landing!
When: Saturday, June 29th
Times: Gates open at 5 p.m.
Live music from local bands begins at 6 p.m.
Fireworks at 9 p.m.
Location: Ditto Landing's Kingston Pavilion
Address: 293 Ditto Landing Rd SE, Huntsville, AL 35803
Phone: (256) 882-1057
Admission: Free / Parking is $5 cash
Madison's Star Spangled Celebration
On Wednesday, July 3rd, 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 starting at 4:30 p.m. will be provided to and from Bob Jones High School for the event parking. Everything kicks off at 5:00 pm and the fireworks show will start at 9 p.m.
When: Wednesday, July 3rd
Time: Shuttle Service begins at 4:30 p.m.
Food Trucks: - 5:00PM - 8:00PM
Live Music
5PM - 7PM Redstone Avenue
7PM - 9PM GROOVE
Fireworks start at 9 p.m.
Location: Dublin Park
Address: 8324 Madison Pike Madison, AL 35758
Phone: (256) 772-9300
Admission: Free
Fireworks and Annual Mullet & Mustache Contest at MidCity District!
MidCity District for the annual Independence Day Celebration!! 
The 2024 MidCity fireworks show is ON THURSDAY, JULY 4 accompanied with live music by the Madison City Orchestra. YOU DO NOT WANT TO MISS THIS NIGHT! Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, family, friends, and pets. EVERYONE IS WELCOME!!!
Mark your calendars NOW for this epic celebration. There will be LIVE music and the annual Mullet and Mustache Contest at The Camp (with prizes), food specials throughout the whole district, drink specials throughout the whole district, tons of family-friendly events, activities, and MORE.
Date: July 4, 2024
Location: MidCity District, 5909 University Drive, Huntsville, AL
Admission: Free
Shop and play all day at The Camp, REI, High Point Climbing and Fitness Huntsville, Topgolf, Stars & Strikes, and Dave & Busters!
Rocket City Trash Pandas vs Birmingham Barons with Fireworks Spectacular at Toyota Field
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Independence Day weekend in Huntsville/Madison County includes the Trash Pandas versus Birmingham Barons game on Thursday, July 4 at 6:35 p.m. The incredible fireworks spectacular will follow the game.
You are encouraged to purchase tickets in advance.
When: Thursday, July 4th
Time: 5 p.m - 10 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 in advance or $15 at the gate.
Tickets are now on sale at TrashPandasBaseball.com/Events and the Toyota Field Ticket Office.
Other Noteworthy Events
USA Table Tennis National Championships
Dates: July 3-7, 2024
Location: Von Braun Center South Hall
Huntsville and the VBC have been awarded the World Table Tennis Youth Contender and the USA Table Tennis Nationals. The USA Table Tennis Nationals will be July 3-7, 2024 – taking over #VBChsv South Hall with more than 80 courts as all of the national champions will be crowned throughout the week.
Concerts in the Park
Each Monday night in the summer, Arts Huntsville and the Huntsville Parks and Recreation Department put on free Concerts in the Park. July 8th features The Ricky J Taylor Combo. They create and perform music with bluegrass, folk, and traditional country elements. Based In Huntsville, Alabama, Ricky’s Songs Are grounded in the southern traditions where music is sincere and born from matters of the heart. Make sure to bring your lawn chair or picnic blanket, bug spray, and a picnic. Of course, there are always tasty food trucks available, too
When: Monday, July 8th
Time: 6:30 - 8 p.m.
Location: Big Spring International Park
Address: 200 Church St., Huntsville, AL 35801
Phone: (256) 519-2787
Admission: Free
So many special activities to choose from for the holiday weekend!
Before your 4th of July celebration, check out these events happening 4th of July weekend in Huntsville and add them to your to-do list.
For a full list of events happening during this time, click here.
