Fourth coming

By Wade Kwon

Photo by Angelo Juan Ramos

Independence Day activities around Birmingham

The long weekend is upon us. How shall we celebrate America’s 232nd birthday?

Fireworks

Check out Friday’s shows:

American Village | dusk (around 8 p.m.), Montevallo, daylong celebration starting at noon, $5
Morgan Creek Vineyards | 9 p.m., Harpersville, with Tekneek performing before, $10
Old Towne Amphitheatre | 9 p.m., Helena, with Elvis performing at 7
Roosevelt Park | 8:45 p.m. Bessemer, giveaways to first 200 children
Thunder on the Mountain | 9 p.m., Red Mountain (also to be broadcast live on Fox 6 and on its Web site). Check out these prime viewing locations.
Trussville Freedom Celebration | 9 p.m., the Mall, with Three on a String performing at 8

Festivals

Eat, drink, gawk and shop before the rockets’ red glare:

Bessemer | Marines parade, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Dickey Springs Road to Springdale Road in Greenwood
Five Points South | bands at the fountain before 9 p.m. fireworks; food and drink specials
Homewood | downtown festival, 6-9 p.m.; also, Jo Moore Band performing at 6 and Legends performing at 7 in Homewood Park
Indian Springs Village | parade, 10:30 a.m.; barbecue, noon-2 p.m.
Our Lady of Sorrows | Homewood, rummage sale 9 a.m.-4 p.m., barbecue 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
UAB Summer Band | 8 p.m., Bartow Arena lawn