River Region 4th of July Events
There are a number of events happening this holiday weekend to celebrate the 4th of July: -Montgomery- 4th of July Family Picnic: Riverfront. FREE Enjoy a picnic by the river with live music and a fireworks show. From 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. 334-625-2100. www.visitingmontgomery.com. -Spirit of America at Point Mallard in Decatur -Thunder on the Mountain at Vulcan Park & Museum in Birmingham -Independence Day 1776 at the American Village in Montevallo Families can also enjoy a picnic at the Riverfront in Montgomery , watch reflections of fireworks on the waves at Gulf Shores or sample fresh watermelon at the -Watermelon Festival in Grand Bay　 -Alexander City- 4th of July Blast -Lake Martin. Watch fireworks over the lake from the lawn of the amphitheater after enjoying a concert. Gates open 4:30 p.m., show starts at 5:30 p.m. fireworks start at 9:00 p.m., music until 10:30 p.m. 256-397-1019. www.lmat.org. Admission charged. -Greenville- Celebrate America -Greenville High School Stadium. Family activities and fireworks. 7-9:30 p.m. 334-382-3251. www.greenville-alabama.com Free. -Pike Road- Summer Fest The Waters. Bring a picnic and blanket or lawn chairs to enjoy the musical entertainment and fireworks. 334-272-9883. Gates open at 4:30 p.m. www.pikeroad.us. Admission charged. -Prattville- Prattville Independence Day Celebrations Various Locations. Parade, BBQ/camp stew sale and fireworks. The downtown parade begins 9 a.m. and ends at Pratt Park; The Annual Cardboard Boat Races begin at 10 a.m.; fireworks begin at dark at Stanley-Jensen Stadium. 334-358-0297. www.prattvilleal.gov. Free. -Troy- City of Troy 4th of July Celebration -Veteran’s Memorial Stadium. Fireworks show at the stadium on the Troy University campus at 8:30 p.m. 334-670-2283. www.troyal.gov. Free. -Wetumpka- 4th of July Celebration -Gold Star park. Live entertainment, celebrity chef cook-off and fireworks. 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. 334-567-5147. www.cityofwetumpka.com. Free. -Meeksville (pike county) annual parade — July 4th 10 am starts on Co. Road 7723
