Have you heard about the initiatives celebrating America’s 250 years of freedom? Here are three ways that you can participate.
- Make July 4th the LARGEST single day of charitable giving in history
- Discover a list of non profits that need your help
- Download an interactive map to find events in your area
- Log your volunteer hours to make July 4th a record setting year
- Click images below for details
And for events in Jefferson County, view the list below!
Jefferson County Events
2026 Alabama State Games
June 12 – June 14
The Alabama State Games was established in 1982 at the request of the United States Olympic Committee to give athletes exposure to Olympic-style sports. What started with 600 athletes competing…
2026 Alabama State Games
June 12 – June 14
The Opening Ceremony will honer Native Americans and/or descendants of Native Americans, active and retired military members and their descendants, as well as descendants of individuals who served in any…
Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday With Niki Sepsas: River Roads Through History
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
This history series with Niki Sepsas tells the remarkable story of American Independence celebrating our 250th anniversary. Provided through a grant from America 250 Alabama. The key roles played by…
Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday With Niki Sepsas: Boston: The Flame That Lit The Torch Of Liberty
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
This history series with Niki Sepsas tells the remarkable story of American Independence celebrating our 250th anniversary. Provided through a grant from America 250 Alabama. A chronicling of the events…
Stars, Stripes And Scoops
6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Celebrate 250 years of the story of America with patriotic trivia, games and ice cream! Registration Required.
I Love America Night
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Celebrate America’s 250th birthday with sponsor booths, children’s activities, live music, and the SUPER SHOW FIREWORKS SHOW! Free to attend. Food and drinks available for purchase.
Free
Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday With Niki Sepsas: “ Our Lives, Fortunes, & Sacred Honor!” The “Immortal 56”
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
This history series with Niki Sepsas tells the remarkable story of American Independence celebrating our 250th anniversary. Provided through a grant from America 250 Alabama. In the city of Philadelphia,…
Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday With Niki Sepsas: Patriot Or Traitor?
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
This history series with Niki Sepsas tells the remarkable story of American Independence celebrating our 250th anniversary. Provided through a grant from America 250 Alabama. A look at some of…
Thunder On The Mountain
9:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Thunder on the Mountain, Alabama’s most spectacular and largest Fourth of July fireworks show, returns to Red Mountain on Saturday, July 4, 2026. Vulcan Park & Museum invites the community…
Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday With Niki Sepsas: A Continent In Flames
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
This history series with Niki Sepsas tells the remarkable story of American Independence celebrating our 250th anniversary. Provided through a grant from America 250 Alabama. An examination of some of…
Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday With Niki Sepsas: A Means To An End: Privateers In The American Revolution
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
This history series with Niki Sepsas tells the remarkable story of American Independence celebrating our 250th anniversary. Provided through a grant from America 250 Alabama. Realizing that America’s rebellious colonies…
Taste Of 4th Avenue Jazz Festival
2:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/4thavejazz/
Free
Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday With Niki Sepsas: Birth Of The “Stars And Stripes” & The Star Spangled Banner
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
This history series with Niki Sepsas tells the remarkable story of American Independence celebrating our 250th anniversary. Provided through a grant from America 250 Alabama. How did a seamstress from…
Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday With Niki Sepsas: Of Colonies, States, & Territories: America’s Timeline
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
This history series with Niki Sepsas tells the remarkable story of American Independence celebrating our 250th anniversary. Provided through a grant from America 250 Alabama. A look at the territorial…
