Here’s how to celebrate the Fourth of July 2022 in Huntsville

The Camp Fourth of July
Will you be The Camp’s next watermelon carving champ? (The Camp / Facebook)

It’s about to be a busy week in Huntsville! With Armed Forces Celebration Week festivities kicking off this evening and the Fourth of July just a week from today, we’ve got several days of fun, family-friendly, patriotic events for you to choose from.

Read on to find out what events we’re keeping an eye on.

Get our full guide to Armed Forces Celebration Week (including discounts for veterans!) now.

1. Fourth of July Celebration at MidCity

The camp fourth of july
Hungry yet? (The Camp / Facebook)

Head to MidCity this weekend for three days packed with Independence Day events. Here’s the lineup so you know what to look forward to:

Friday

  • Live music

Saturday

  • Mullet + mustache contest
  • Yoga
  • Live music
  • Fireworks

Sunday

  • Market at MidCity
  • Watermelon Carving Contest

Plus, find food and drink specials all weekend long. Here are the deets:

2. Star Spangled Celebration in Madison

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Don’t miss this Fourth of July celebration in Madison! (Madison, AL Parks and Recreation / Facebook)

Madison residents, this one’s for you! Madison Parks and Recreation is hosting a Star Spangled Celebration at Dublin Park this weekend. Park at Bob Jones High School to catch a shuttle to Dublin Park, where you’ll find food vendors, live music, inflatables and more. The best part? The event is free!

3. Museum of Art Community Free Day for Independence Day

Huntsville Museum of Art fourth of july
The finest of fine art experiences, for free! (Nathan Watson / Hville Blast)

Art lovers, this weekend is your chance to take in all the Huntsville Museum of Art has to offer for free. The museum is waiving admission fees this Sunday, so head over to enjoy all the art on exhibit now. We recommend checking out the Dorothea Lange photography exhibit, only available through August 7.

4. Crawfish Festival + July 4th with the Trash Pandas

Trash Pandas Father's Day
Is there anything more American than baseball? (Emily Phillips / Hville Blast)

The Rocket City Trash Pandas are hosting not one, but TWO great events for the Fourth of July this weekend.

First, on Saturday, head to Toyota Field for a Crawfish Festival complete with live entertainment, yard games and inflatables, a fireworks show, and (of course) delicious food. Then, go back on Monday to watch the Trash Pandas take on the Chattanooga Lookouts, with patriotic jerseys and a fireworks spectacular to cap of the long weekend.

Crawfish Festival

July 4th with the Trash Pandas

5. 4th of July Music and Fireworks in Providence

The Village of Providence is hosting a Fourth of July celebration with music and fireworks for the whole family. Grab a bite at your favorite spot in Providence before heading to the park to enjoy the show.


What are your Fourth of July plans? Share them with us by tagging @hvilleblast and using #hvilleblast on social media!

Emily Phillips
Emily Phillips
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