If you are looking for where to watch 4th of July Fireworks in and around Birmingham, Alabama check out our round-up below.
Please note some cities are holding their fireworks show on Saturday, July 2, or on Sunday, July 3, so it may even be possible to enjoy more than one family-friendly event leading up to Independence Day!
Places to Watch 4th of July Fireworks in Birmingham 2022 (and beyond)
Saturday, July 2
ChelseaFest & Big Kaboom
Field Behind Dairy Queen, Chelsea
5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
- Music
- Food from many different food trucks
- One of the largest fireworks shows in Alabama
Saturday, July 2
Fireworks Show hosted by the City of Alabaster
Thompson High School
6:00 PM
- Food trucks
- Bounce houses
- Games including corn hole, badminton, bocce ball, lawn bowling, and crossnet
- Coca-Cola Music Truck
- Fireworks at 9:00 PM
Saturday, July 2
Fireworks at the Backyard
Outlet Shops of Grand River
10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- $15 for backyard fun, fireworks show, and a movie
- $8 for backyard fun and the fireworks show
Sunday, July 3
Fire on the Water
Oak Mountain State Park
5:00 PM – 9:00 PM (Gates open at 7 AM)
$15 ($10 for Pelham Residents)
- Other activities throughout the day, include a treetop nature trail, swimming, playground, and fishing
- Food vendors
- Music
Monday, July 4
Thunder on the Mountain
Vulcan Park Fireworks Show
9:00 PM
- Alabama’s largest 4th of July celebration
- The show includes more than 2,500 shells and effects
- Unique score choreographed with fireworks displays
Monday, July 4
Free Fourth of July Concert with UAB Summer Band
Bartow Arena
7:00 PM
- The band will perform traditional and popular patriotic songs, including selections by composers George Gershwin, John Williams, and John Philip Sousa
- Bring chairs, blankets, and picnics
- Attendees will have the chance to participate in a raffle to conduct the band playing “Stars and Stripes Forever” for the grand finale
- Great viewing spot to see the fireworks of Thunder on the Mountain
Monday, July 4
Trussville Freedom Celebration
The Mall in Trussville
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- Free admission
- Food from a variety of local vendors
- Music
- Fireworks at 9:00 PM
Monday, July 4
Independence Day Fireworks
The American Village, Montevallo
Gates open at 11:00 AM
- More than 40 patriotic activities
- Food trucks
- Music and dance
- Games
- Fireworks at dark
[TUSCALOOSA]
Monday, July 4
Fourth of July Celebration on the River
Tuscaloosa Amphitheater
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- Kids’ Zone with games and activities
- Live family-friendly music, including DJ Tank and the Tuscaloosa Symphony Orchestra
- Fireworks at 9:00 PM
[CULLMAN]
Monday, July 4
Smith Lake Park Fireworks and Music Festival
Cullman, Alabama
9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Arts and crafts
- Live music
- Food
- Other activities, such as putt-putt, beach area, swimming pool
- Kayak, canoe, and paddle boat rentals are available
- Golf cart parade
- Fireworks
Did we miss a local fireworks show? If so please post in the comments!
We hope you have a wonderful 4th of July! Make sure the entire family has fun by checking out these tips for keeping babies safe.
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