HUNTSVILLE – The City of Huntsville issued a reminder of its fireworks ordinance in advance of Independence Day celebrations with many beginning tonight and lasting through the weekend.
Meanwhile, the cities of Madison, Athens and Fort Payne have shows tonight.
For Madison, it’s the first of four sponsored locally with three being held following Rocket City Trash Pandas-Birmingham Barons games on the Fourth through Sunday at Toyota Field.
As for the Rocket City, officials remind everyone to follow guidelines that be found here fireworks ordinance before firing bottle rockets and much more. The ordinance was amended last year allowing nonexplosive, non-aerial sparkling devices, both ground-based and handheld, to be used, sold and purchased in the city limits.
Residents are encouraged to enjoy city-sanctioned fireworks displays managed by professionals. Visit Huntsville.org for a list of activities.
Madison’s Star Spangled Celebration at Dublin Park starts tonight at 5. Parking is at Bob Jones High School with shuttle service starting at 4:30 p.m.
In Athens, the Sardis Springs Baptist Church Independence Day Celebration begins at 7 p.m.
In Fort Payne the Fourth of July Annual Fireworks Show is from 8:45– 9:30 p.m.
Safety tips
- Always have a water source handy to extinguish any stray fireworks.
- Never point fireworks at another person or pet. Over 9,000 injuries or burns related to fireworks mishaps are reported every year, according to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).
- Never reignite a firework. If a firework fails to light, consider it a dud. Never relight or pick up fireworks that fail. Douse the firework with water before disposal.
- Children should never ignite or play with fireworks.
- Stay sober when using fireworks.
The City of Huntsville encourages residents to celebrate the Fourth of July responsibly and to be good neighbors by avoiding shooting fireworks after 10 p.m. Adhering to the fireworks ordinance and practicing safety can ensure a safe and enjoyable holiday.
Visit Huntsville.org for a list of activities.
Area Fourth shows
- Athens: Red, White & Boom: July 4, at dusk, Athens Stadium
- Bridgeport: City of Bridgeport July 4th Celebration: July 4, 6 p.m., downtown
- Decatur: Spirit of America Celebration: July 4, 1–9 p.m., Point Mallard Park
- Florence: Shoals Spirit of Freedom Celebration: July 4, 11 a.m. – 9 p.m., McFarland Park
- Guntersville: Fireworks Over Lake Guntersville: July 4, 6 p.m., Civitan Park
- Gurley: Town of Gurley July 4th Celebration: July 4, 5:30 p.m., Charles Stone Park
- Hengar: Sand Mountain Potato Festival: July 4, 10 a.m., City Park
- Huntsville: MidCity Independence Day Celebration
- Madison: Rocket City Trash Pandas: July 4-6, gametime 6:35 p.m., fireworks follow at Toyota Field.
- Russellville: Jam on Sloss Lake: July 4, 7 a.m. – 9:45 p.m.
- Scottsboro: Goose Pond Colony Resort’s 42nd Annual 4th of July Celebration: 6–9 p.m.
