Looking for the best 4th of July celebrations in Birmingham, Alabama? Whether you’re into big firework shows, hometown parades, or family-friendly festivals, we’ve rounded up the top events happening in and around the Birmingham area for Independence Day 2025.
🎉 Chelsea Park Independence Day Bash
📍 Parkmont Park | June 21st | 5:30–7:30 PM
Celebrate early with face painting, balloon animals, live music, and more. A great family event in a neighborhood setting.
🎉 I Love America Day – Gardendale
📍 Bill Noble Park | June 26th | 6:00–9:00 PM
Gardendale’s biggest summer celebration is back with fireworks, live music, games, and food! Thousands are expected to attend — bring your lawn chairs and enjoy an evening of patriotic fun.
🇺🇸 I Love America Night – Vestavia Hills
📍 Wald Park | June 26th | Starts at 6:00 PM
A Vestavia tradition! Enjoy live music, kid-friendly activities, and a movie in the park to kick off the holiday season.
🚂 Stars & Stripes Train Ride – Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum
📍 Calera | June 28th | 10:00 AM & 1:00 PM rides
Enjoy a patriotic-themed train ride. Active military and veterans ride free with a paid passenger.
🎇 ChelseaFest & The Big Kaboom
📍 Chelsea Corners Way | June 28th | Starts at 6:00 PM
Celebrate big with The City of Chelsea! Kick off the night with the Yankee Doodle Dandy Children’s Bike Parade, followed by inflatables, face painting, live music, food trucks, and family fun. Bring your blankets for a picnic-style evening — capped off with a fireworks show you don’t want to miss.
🍔 Alabaster Fireworks Celebration
📍 Thompson High School | July 2nd | Starts at 6:00 PM
Enjoy food trucks, bounce houses, games, and fireworks at 9 PM. Great for families and community fun.
⚾ Birmingham Barons Game + Fireworks
📍 Regions Field | July 3rd
Celebrate early with America’s pastime! The Barons host a home game on July 3rd, followed by a family-friendly fireworks show in downtown Birmingham.
🔥 Fire on the Water – Oak Mountain State Park
📍 July 3rd | Gates open at 4:00 PM
Enjoy beach volleyball, kayak rentals, food vendors, and fireworks over the lake starting at 9 PM.
🎟 Admission: $15 per vehicle ($10 for Shelby County residents with ID)
🎶 Hueytown’s Red, White & Boom
📍 Hueytown City Park | July 3rd | 7:00 PM
Face painting, inflatables, crafts, and fireworks make this event fun for all ages.
🎤 Helena Old Town 4th of July Celebration
📍 Helena Amphitheater | July 3rd
Live music under the stars and a free fireworks show to cap off the night. A perfect small-town Independence Day celebration!
🎇 Thunder on the Mountain
📍 Vulcan Park | July 4th | 9:00 PM
Birmingham’s largest and most iconic fireworks show is back! Fireworks launch from Vulcan and can be seen from all over the city. Tune in to local radio stations for synchronized music.
🏛️ American Village Independence Day Celebration
📍 Montevallo | July 4th | 11:00 AM–9:00 PM
More than 50 patriotic-themed activities throughout the day including historical reenactments, games, music, and a fireworks show at 9 PM.
🎟 Admission: $10 adults, $5 kids (ages 5–18), free for kids under 4 and veterans.
🎆 Trussville Freedom Celebration
📍 Trussville Mall | July 4th | Starts at 6:00 PM
This festive evening includes local food vendors, family fun, and fireworks at 9 PM. Held in the Historic Cahaba Project area.
📍 Tip: Many of these events draw big crowds, so arrive early for the best views and parking. Be sure to double-check event pages for weather updates or changes.
