DOTHAN, Ala. (WDNews) The Wiregrass is ablaze with patriotic joy this year. To maintain the festive spirit, several people in Dothan and the surrounding towns have stepped up. So assemble the family, grab some yard chairs, and celebrate the Fourth of July locally!
Park Fireworks in Level Plains
On June 29 at 4 p.m., the Level Plains Community Center opens its park. Later that night, there will be fireworks, food, and family activities.
The Old-Fashioned Fourth in Landmark Park
On July 4, Landmark Park will offer a family-friendly outdoor celebration from 12 to 8 p.m. that includes watermelon sampling, lawn games, a kids’ bike parade, and picnics. Adult admission is $6, children’s admission is $5, and children under three enter free of charge. Note: there are no fireworks included.
Headland’s Fireworks & Agriculture Parade
With food trucks, glitter tattoos, balloon painting, and an agricultural parade at 5 p.m., Headland’s downtown square gets underway at 4 p.m. and ends with fireworks at Douglas Park at approximately 9 p.m.
The Freedom Fest at Fort Novosel
From 4 to 9 p.m. on July 3, Fort Novosel hosts a Freedom Fest that features live music, including headliner Huntley, food, family entertainment, and fireworks. There is just one gate in and one entrance out for the general public, and passes are not required during event hours.
Red, White, and Boom by Rehobeth
Every year, Rehobeth High School celebrates for the fifth time.There will be vendors, inflatables, a Walker Montgomery concert at 7:30 p.m., and fireworks at 9 p.m. on July 3 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Geneva’s Celebration of the Good Old Days
Robert Fowler Park, popularly known as The Junction, will feature a carnival-style Independence Day celebration on July 4 from 4 to 9 p.m., organized by the Greater Geneva Area Chamber of Commerce. Prize-winning carnival games, live music, train rides, water activities, face painting, balloon artists, and food vendors are all part of the family-friendly event. A fireworks display will light up the Geneva sky as the evening comes to a close.
Celebration of the City of Troy Fireworks
On Friday, July 4, Troy University’s Veterans Memorial Stadium will host the City of Troy’s Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration. Fireworks will begin at 8:30 p.m.One of Pike County’s largest yearly exhibits is open to the public to view.
With a fireworks finale, Dothan Dragons host United Way Night.
Rip Hewes Stadium will host a special event this weekend to extend the Fourth of July celebrations. The Dothan Dragons will play their home game against Wiregrass United Way Night on Saturday, July 5. Kickoff is scheduled at 7:00 p.m., and gates open at 5:30 p.m.Donations will be gathered during the game to help United Way and its 40 partner organizations that serve many Wiregrass counties. Following the game, spectators can take in a patriotic fireworks display produced by Ill Eagle Fireworks. You can purchase tickets at dothanunitedsoccer.com right now.
Eufaula’s Lakepoint State Park Fireworks and Celebrations
On Saturday, July 5, Eufaula will celebrate Independence Day at Lakepoint State Park with fireworks, refreshments, and live music. Food vendors and live music by Mike and Josh, an acoustic duet performing a blend of rock, pop, and country, kick off the event at 5 p.m. Around 9 p.m., fireworks are expected to start.Lakepoint State Park and the City of Eufaula are hosting the celebration. It is requested that attendees refrain from bringing their own fireworks.
