CELEBRATE FREEDOM

When: 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 3

Where: Mary G. Montgomery High School, 4275 Snow Road, Semmes

The focus of the event is to bring families together to celebrate faith and freedom and to honor those who have served or are currently serving in the military. Attractions include an antique car show, arts and crafts, hot air balloon rides, a petting zoo and other children's activities. Registration in the car show is free. Set-up is at 2 p.m. and judging will be from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Christian recording act Big Daddy Weave will perform. Attendees are asked not to bring ice chests, coolers or picnic baskets, but there will be plenty of delicious food and drinks for purchase so families can enjoy a picnic together.  

Cost: $2 donation. There is no charge for children 5 and younger.

For more information Click Here or contact 342-6467. 

CITY OF MOBILE INDEPENDENCE DAY FIREWORKS

When: 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday, July 4

Where: USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park, 2703 Battleship Parkway, Mobile

The event will feature a performance by the Mobile Pops Band at 7 p.m., followed by a large-scale fireworks display starting at 9 p.m. Concession and restroom facilities will be available. No grills or alcoholic beverages are allowed. Law enforcement officials will direct traffic entering and leaving the park. No one will be allowed to stop on the Causeway or Bayway to view the show. The show will be shot from a barge located behind the battleship. No personal water craft will be allowed within 750 feet of the barge. All rules will be strictly enforced.

Cost: Battleship Park opens at 8 a.m., with normal park admission prices applying. Field parking for the fireworks show opens at 4 p.m.; the cost to park will be $2 before 5 p.m. and $5 after.

For more information Click Here or contact Neighborhood and Community Services at 208-1550. All vending must be pre-approved by Karen Conner with the Battleship Alabama 433-2703.

INDEPENDENCE DAY BAY BEARS GAME 

When: 7:05 p.m. Thursday, July 4 

Where: Bay Bears Stadium, 755 Bolling Brothers Boulevard, Mobile 

The Mobile Bay Bears will face off against  the Montgomery Biscuits this July 4. The game will feature a hot dog eating contest, root beer floats and a big fireworks show following the fame.

For more information Click Here or contact the Bay Bears at 479-2327.

DAUPHIN ISLAND ANNUAL JULY 4TH FIREWORKS

When: 9 p.m. Thursday, July 4

Where: Dauphin Island 

Dauphin Island will present its annual July 4 fireworks show near the Dauphin Island fishing pier. The fireworks will be visible from points all along the Gulf side of the island. In case of rain, the show will be held July 5.

For more information contact the Town of Dauphin Island at 861-5525.

CHICKASAW 5TH ANNUAL INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION 

When: 5:30 p.m.Thursday, July 4 

Where: Brooks Park, Chickasaw 

Chickasaw's 5th Annual Independence Day Celebration will be held July 4 at Brooks Park. Attractions include food, cold drinks and baked goods for sale, plus music, the Hope Puppet Show, games and fireworks to begin around 9 p.m. A kayak fun paddle starts at 6 p.m. The event will also be the July outing event for Chickasaw area seniors. Seniors should contact Stephanie Stewart at 452-6464 for transportation. 

For more information contact Kathy Couey at 452-6467.

MARKET ON THE SQUARE   

When: 7:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturdays, Now through July 28

Where: Cathedral Square, Downtown Mobile

Shop for the freshest crops in town, including locally grown tomatoes, potatoes, sweet corn, cantaloupe, watermelon, seafood, flowers, plants, baked breads, pasta, casseroles, pies, handcrafted goods and so much more. Stay for live music on the green.

For more information contact City of Mobile's Neighborhood and Community Services at 208-1558