Huntsville AL 4th of July Events 2014

Just a few more days until we celebrate our nation's birthday on July 4. There are lots of events, celebrations and fireworks to enjoy this year. Here are a few things you might want to put on your calendar to attend:

4th of July at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center

Time: 6-10 pm
Location: U.S. Space and Rocket Center
Cost: $20 for parking pass
Fireworks? Yes

Details: Visit the U.S. Space & Rocket Center for Huntsville's largest fireworks display and July 4th celebration! Bring the whole family and enjoy delicious food, patriotic entertainment, and breathtaking fireworks. Activities include:

• A kid's zone with activities such as building paper rockets, a moon bounce, face painting and chalk art.


• Rocket Park activities (G-Force, Space Shot and Kids Cosmos) will be open at no additional charge.


• TOPPS and RamJet, the mascots at the USSRC, will be on-site for photos with the guests.


• The 274th Army Materiel Command Band will provide entertainment from 6-9 p.m.

Note: If you want to go early and enjoy the USSRC, kids 12 and under get in FREE all day (regular business hours) on July 4th!

Red White and Fun

Time: 1 - 5 pm
Location: Sci-Quest
Cost: Free admission all day to military personnel – active and retired – and their families.
Fireworks? No

Details: Before rockets glare and fireworks are in the air, declare your right to have some science fun with red, white and blue experiments and activities at the Sci-Quest Red, White and Fun Celebration. Learn why fireworks are different colors and make an explosive fireworks hat. See an eruption of patriotic foam in red, white and blue.

City of Madison Celebration and Fireworks

Time: 2-10 pm
Location: Dublin Memorial Park
Cost: FREE
Fireworks? Yes

Details: The Annual City of Madison July 4th Celebration will include fun for all ages! Children and Adults of all ages can enjoy sliding down the Giant Slide, Climb the Mountain or try to find their way through the 70 ft Obstacle Course. When you get too hot .take a splash down the the 62 ft Water Slide or sit underneath the giant Tent in the shade and listen to the great music provided by local bands. At 7:30 pm, Madison's own recording Artist Cristina Lynn will take the stage! Food vendors will be onsite during the event. Plus a fireworks show at 9 pm.

 

Stars & Stripes

Time: Monday, June 30 through Saturday, July 5; 9 am – 4 pm daily
Location: The Historic Huntsville Depot, Museum and Roundhouse
Cost: Free admission on July 4th to military personnel – active and retired – and their families.
Fireworks? No

Details: Children can enjoy playing dress up in historic dress and making a USA handprint wreath.

Fireworks Celebrations

• Spirit of America Festival


• City of Madison


• Huntsville Stars Baseball Game

Information provided by Mike Manosky, Huntsville Alabama Real Estate Broker.

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