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Dinah Washington Cultural Arts Center

Kick off your weekend in Downtown Tuscaloosa with an evening dedicated to great regional art and food. Explore local galleries, enjoy vibrant exhibits, and immerse yourself in the local creative scene during this recurring community event.

Local Event: First Friday

First Friday

Kick off your weekend in Downtown Tuscaloosa with an evening dedicated to great regional art and food. Explore local galleries,...

Oak Mountain State Park

Celebrate Independence Day and America's 250th birthday with a spectacular fireworks show above Double Oak Lake. Enjoy a full day of activities including beach volleyball, fishing, and playgrounds, plus food vendors and commemorative giveaways from the America 250 tent.&nbsp; The fireworks show begins at 9pm.Annual park passes will be honored until 7:00 p.m. on July 3. Regular park admission rates apply until 4:00 p.m. Beginning at 4:00 p.m., Pelham residents may enter for a special rate of $10 per vehicle with proof of residency. The admission rate for all other guests is $15 per vehicle. <a href="https://reserve.alapark.com/register/fire-on-the-water-fireworks-show07" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Purchase advance tickets here.</a>
Guests who pre-purchase admission and annual pass holders will be able to enter through a designated side gate at the park's south entrance beginning at 4:00 p.m. Both public entrance gates will close at 7:00 p.m. to allow for event preparations and ensure visitor safety prior to the fireworks display.&nbsp;

Local Event: Fire On The Water

Fire On The Water

Celebrate Independence Day and America's 250th birthday with a spectacular fireworks show above Double Oak Lake. Enjoy a full...

Binion Creek Boat Landing

Celebrate our nation's historic milestone on Lake Tuscaloosa with a spectacular boat parade, horn salute, and a stunning drone photo. Join fellow boaters for an exciting raft-up and festive fun as we mark America's 250th anniversary on the water.

Local Event: America's 250th Boat Parade

America's 250th Boat Parade

Celebrate our nation's historic milestone on Lake Tuscaloosa with a spectacular boat parade, horn salute, and a stunning drone...

Hotel Indigo Tuscaloosa-Downtown

Join us on the Rooftop to watch the Celebration on the River with live music and a limited menu available. Entry is just $10 and seating is first come, first served.

Local Event: Celebrate 4th of July on the Rooftop!

Celebrate 4th of July on the Rooftop!

Join us on the Rooftop to watch the Celebration on the River with live music and a limited menu available. Entry is just $10...

18th Street South

Celebrate Independence Day at this festive community gathering presented by Homewood Parks. Enjoy a fun-filled evening with unlimited attractions available for a $10 wristband purchase.

Local Event: July 4th Festival

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July 4th Festival

Celebrate Independence Day at this festive community gathering presented by Homewood Parks. Enjoy a fun-filled evening with...

Mercedes-Benz Amphitheater

Celebrate Independence Day and America’s 250th anniversary with a free, family-friendly evening featuring live music by the Tuscaloosa Symphony Orchestra. This patriotic event includes a dedicated kid’s zone and a spectacular fireworks show for all ages to enjoy together.

Local Event: Celebration On The River

Celebration On The River

Celebrate Independence Day and America’s 250th anniversary with a free, family-friendly evening featuring live music by the...

Red Mountain

Celebrate the nation's 250th birthday with Alabama's largest and most spectacular Fourth of July fireworks show featuring over 2,500 shells. The 20-minute display is synchronized to a patriotic soundtrack broadcast live across local iHeartMedia radio stations and WBRC 6 News.Vulcan Park &amp; Museum will close to the public at 3 p.m. on July 4 to allow for event setup and safety preparations.
PLEASE NOTE: Vulcan Park &amp; Museum and Valley View Drive will be closed to the public during the fireworks show. Thunder on the Mountain is visible from multiple vantage points across downtown Birmingham and Homewood!

Local Event: Thunder on the Mountain

Thunder on the Mountain

Celebrate the nation's 250th birthday with Alabama's largest and most spectacular Fourth of July fireworks show featuring over...

The Historic Bama Theatre

Experience Steven Spielberg's legendary thriller on the big screen as a relentless great white shark terrorizes a local beach community. This Oscar-winning masterpiece is rated PG and features an iconic score by John Williams. Summer movie punch cards are available for purchase at the box office for $70, offering access to 10 different shows.

Local Event: Jaws (1975)

Jaws (1975)

Experience Steven Spielberg's legendary thriller on the big screen as a relentless great white shark terrorizes a local beach...

Bama Theatre

Experience the return of Sean Dietrich for an evening of music, storytelling, and laughs at the historic Bama Theatre. A multi-instrumentalist who draws on a lifetime of triumphs and heartbreaks, Sean will also host a meet and greet and offer merchandise after the show.

Local Event: Sean Of The South

Sean Of The South

Experience the return of Sean Dietrich for an evening of music, storytelling, and laughs at the historic Bama Theatre. A...

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