City of Tuscaloosa to host Fourth of July Celebration on the River
June 23, 2025
The City of Tuscaloosa will host the annual Fourth of July Celebration on the River on Friday, July 4, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Mercedes-Benz Amphitheater. This free, family-friendly event is open to the public and will include fireworks, live music, kids’ activities and more.
Schedule of activities:
6 – 7:45 p.m. Kids Zone in West and East Plazas featuring face painting and inflatable games
6 – 7:30 p.m. DJ Tank Performance
7:30 – 7:50 p.m. Drum Nation Performance
7:55 – 8:55 p.m. Tuscaloosa Symphony Orchestra Performance
9 p.m. Fireworks begin after brief remarks from Mayor Walt Maddox
Attendees are encouraged to park in the free Downtown Intermodal Facility and take a shuttle or walk to the Amphitheater. Accessible parking will be available in the Amphitheater box office parking lot.
The Mercedes-Benz Amphitheater's clear bag policy will be in effect for this event. For weather alerts, please refer to the City of Tuscaloosa's social media channels. Announcements will be made on-site for attendees. To learn more, visit Tuscaloosa.com/COTR.