Events: 4th July 2026
Decatur Train Depot Free Tours
Visit the Decatur Historic Train Depot to watch live trains and visit the model train on display. Free admission
Decatur Downtown Turtle Trail
Find the turtles on the Downtown Turtle Trail and learn about historical places and events along Second Avenue. Plus, win a prize.
DPL StoryWalks
Decatur Public Library installed StoryWalk on the Atkeson Cypress Trail at the Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge in Decatur, Ala.
Grand Bay Watermelon Festival
Pretty baby contest, car show, rides, games, arts & crafts, food vendors, entertainment, plus, all the free, sliced, ice cold watermelon you can eat!
Shoals Spirit of Freedom Celebration
Celebrate Independence weekend in the Shoals with Food trucks, Live music, and fireworks over the water that night.
Independence Day Celebration at MidCity District
Join MidCity District from July 3-5 for TONS of wonderful, family-friendly activities, including a massive fireworks celebration on July 4.
Story Times at Foley Public Library
Join the Foley Public Library to read a book together, have a short time for an activity and learn to love reading together!
Scottsboro Independence Day Celebration
Join downtown Scottsboro for its Annual Independence Celebration on Saturday, July 4 for golf cart parade, live music and more.
Freedom Fest – Gadsden
Gadsden is holding Freedom Fest, a huge celebration with hot air balloon rides, glow balloons for photos, fireworks, live music and more.
Spirit of America Fireworks Show and Festival-Decatur
Celebrate the Fourth with live music, tournaments, bike parade, car show, Kids Zone, arts/crafts, & fireworks over the Tennessee River.