by Adan Youngblood, All Things Madison contributor
This year’s Fourth of July holiday will certainly look different than any other year, but there are still plenty of opportunities to celebrate in Madison and nearby areas. Whether you want to celebrate all day, or just see a fireworks show, there is an event that is right for you!
Fireworks at Toyota Field
Saturday, July 4th from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
$10/person
$6 parking per vehicle (Click here to pre-purchase for parking.)
This event is a familiar favorite — Dublin Park’s Stars and Stripes Forever Celebration — that has found a new home for fireworks at Toyota Field this year. This event will feature live music performed on the field, as well as several on-field activities.
For $3 a ride, guests can enjoy a bungee trampoline, swing ride, or on-field train ride, and free activities include speed pitching, axe throwing, a quarterback football toss, and soccer darts.
Ballpark foods will be available for purchase, including some Fourth of July specialty items. The event will end in a fireworks display.
Tickets are available to purchase from the Trash Pandas’ website, and it is recommended for guests to purchase tickets online before the event. Tickets will be sold until the stadium reaches half of its capacity.
Block Party at Toyota Field
Friday, July 3rd from 4:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m
$10/person
Free parking
For those looking for a way to kick off the Fourth of July holiday weekend, the Trash Pandas will be hosting their third block party of the summer on July 3rd.
This event will feature live music and trivia displayed on the stadium’s video board.
Food from stadium vendors will be available for purchase.
Like the Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular, this event will end with a fireworks display.
Tickets are available to purchase from the Trash Pandas’ website, and it is recommended for guests to purchase tickets online before the event. Tickets will be sold until the stadium reaches half of its capacity.
Nearby Events
Red, White, and Boom Drive-In Edition
Athens Football Stadium, Athens
Saturday, July 4th at 8:15 p.m.
Free
This annual event was originally canceled due to COVID-19 concerns but is now officially back on with new guidelines.
This year, for the safety of all attendees, guests are required to stay in their cars to view the fireworks show that will be set off from within the Athens Football Stadium. Officials recommend arriving by 8:00 to park.
The fireworks will also be visible from the nearby Athens Park and Recreation Center and the Central Church of Christ. The fireworks show will take place rain or shine.
Independence Day Celebration at MidCity
MidCity District, Huntsville
Saturday, July 4th from 11:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m
Free
This all-day event will feature a drive-in showing of Jurassic Park, a drive-in concert, a fireworks show, and more!
There is also a chance to enter a watermelon carving contest for a chance to win the grand prize of over $500 in prizes and gift cards (just remember to carve your watermelon beforehand; on-site carving is not allowed).
Additionally, drink specials will be available all day at The Camp, a large open-air bar and restaurant within MidCity Huntsville.
This event will end with a fireworks show.
A detailed schedule of events can be found on the event’s Facebook page. Guests will be asked to practice social distancing from members outside their group, and to wear masks when away from their group.
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