List of 4th of July celebrations, fireworks shows, community events

June 27, 2023

Ansley Perkins,

MISSISSIPPI/ALABAMA (WCBI) – The following list contains community events taking place in celebration of the Fourth of July holiday. These events span from Thursday, June 29 to Tuesday, July 4. This list is subject to change.

If you know of an Independence Day celebration near you being hosted by your town, county, or a public organization, please email us at news@wcbi.com or message us on Facebook when and where this event is and who is hosting it. We will do our best to include as many events that are reported to us.

VERNON, Ala.

Saturday, July, 1 at Charles Thomas Arena, Highway 17 South. Opens at 5 p.m., Starts at 6 p.m., Fireworks at 10 p.m.

COLUMBUS

Fireworks on the Water – Saturday, July 1 at the east bank of the Stennis Lock & Dam on Wilkins-Wise Road off Highway 45 North. Gates open at 5 p.m.
Southside Blues Festival – Thursday, June 29 – Saturday, July 1 at Townsend Park. All Day.

STARKVILLE

4th of July Independence Day Celebration and Free Pool Day – Tuesday, July 4 at the Starkville Sportsplex at 405 Lynn Lane. Pool Day starts at 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. leading into 4th of July Celebration.

TUPELO

All-America City Family Picnic in the Park – Tuesday, July 4 at Ballard Park. Starts at 3:30 p.m.

PONTOTOC

4th of July Freedom Parade – Tuesday, July 4 lineup from Pontotoc Junior High School, down Main Street to Square and return. Lineup starts at 10 a.m.

BELMONT

4th of July Independence Day Celebration – Tuesday, July 4 at C.C. Shook Park. Food starts at 6 p.m., Music at 6:30 p.m., Fireworks show at dark.

ABERDEEN

Red, White, & Bulldog Blue – Sunday, July 2 at Aberdeen High School. Starts at 6 p.m., Fireworks at 8:45 p.m.

MACON

Jeffery Simmons Fun Day – Saturday, July 1 at Noxubee County Sportsplex. Starts at 2 p.m.

MILLPORT, Ala.

4th of July at Millport City Hall Track. Starts at 6 p.m.

OXFORD

LOU Fourth of July Fireworks – Tuesday, July 4 at Oxford High School. Show begins at 9 p.m.

PICKENSVILLE, Ala.

4th of July Pre-Celebration – Saturday, July 1 at 1382 Lock and Dam Road. Starts at 2 p.m., Fireworks at 9 p.m.

AMORY

Pre-4th of July Celebration – Monday, July 3 at Panther Park. Starts at 5 p.m. and lasts until 9 p.m.

KILMICHAEL

4th of July Fireworks Show & Concert – Tuesday, July 4 at Kilmichael Town Square. Starts at 5 p.m.

MANTACHIE

Independence Celebration – Friday, June 30 at Mantachie Park. Food begins at 5 p.m. Live music at 7 p.m. Fireworks at 9 p.m.

FULTON

Fireworks Fest – Friday, June 30 at the Itawamba Community College Grove. Gates open at 5 p.m. Candidate speaking at 5:30 p.m. Fireworks over the water at 9 p.m.

SHERMAN

Independence Day Celebration – Saturday, July 1 at Sherman Public Library. Car show at noon, Parade at 5:30 p.m., Bingo at 6 p.m., Music at 7:30 p.m., Fireworks at 9 p.m.

GUNTOWN

Independence Day Celebration in the Park – Saturday, July 1 at Guntown City Park. Begins at 3 p.m., Political speaking at 4 p.m., Live music at 6 p.m. Fireworks at 9:30 p.m.

SMITHVILLE

Sparks in the Park – Saturday, July 1 at Smithville Memorial Park. Starts at 5 p.m., Fireworks at dark.

NETTLETON

4th of July Parade and Fireworks – Saturday, July 1 at Roy Black Park. Lineup for parade at 6 p.m. at high school band hall, Fireworks at dark.

SALTILLO

Party in the Park – Tuesday, July 4 at Saltillo City Park. Parade starts at 4 p.m., Live music at 6 p.m., Fireworks at 9 p.m.

STURGIS

All American Festival & Fireworks Show – Friday, June 30 – Saturday, July 1 at 5622 Hwy 12 W in Sturgis. Friday starts at 2 p.m. Saturday starts at 10 a.m. Fireworks on Saturday start at 9 p.m.

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