SPIRIT OF FREEDOM CELEBRATION
JULY 4th, 2026
McFarland Park, Florence, AL
Event Details
Join us for the 43rd Annual Spirit of Freedom Celebration on Sat, July 4th, 2026 at McFarland Park. This is an awesome all day event to celebrate America’s 250th year of Independence right by the Tennessee River. There will be food trucks, activities, live music, and an amazing fireworks show. This is a fun, free, family-friendly event!
Proudly presented by WLAY, the City of Florence, & One Louder
History
The Spirit of Freedom Celebration was started in 1981 by Kevin and Mitchell Self and Dave Morrow as a way to bring the community together to celebrate our nation’s independence. Since then it has continued to grow with crowds of over 20,000 people gathered at McFarland Park, the bluff, and on the bridge to watch fireworks over the river.
Vendors
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SMASHED
Food trailer specializing in smashburgers.
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Crazy Cone
Ice Cream Truck
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Pink Collar
Lemonade, dirty soda, energy drinks, & more.
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Pop's BBQ
Food truck serving BBQ
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Kona Ice
Shaved Ice Truck
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Moore's Concessions
Funnel cakes
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Sauced Wings
Food Truck that specializes in Wings, Catfish and Homemade sauces.
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Snowie
Shaved Ice
T-Shirt Presale
T-shirts for the Annual Spirit of Freedom 4th of July Celebration are now available for presale! Celebrate the 250th birthday of America with a commerative Independence Day t-shirt featuring the O’Neal bridge in the Shoals.
Shirts will be available for delivery or local pick starting June 22. Please choose an option when checking out.
Shirt Details: Port & Co, 100% cotton, Light Blue Tie-Dye
Pickup Information: Pickup available starting June 22: Mon-Fri: 9am-4pm. 520 E 2nd Street, Muscle Shoals, AL.
Shipping Information: Shipping available starting June 22. Shirts will be shipped with USPS. Shipping takes 2-5 business days
Shirt designed by local artist, Taryn Kimbrough
T-shirts for the Annual Spirit of Freedom 4th of July Celebration are now available for presale! Celebrate the 250th birthday of America with a commerative Independence Day t-shirt featuring the O’Neal bridge in the Shoals.
Shirts will be available for delivery or local pick starting June 22. Please choose an option when checking out.
Shirt Details: Port & Co, 100% cotton, Light Blue Tie-Dye
Pickup Information: Pickup available starting June 22: Mon-Fri: 9am-4pm. 520 E 2nd Street, Muscle Shoals, AL.
Shipping Information: Shipping available starting June 22. Shirts will be shipped with USPS. Shipping takes 2-5 business days
Shirt designed by local artist, Taryn Kimbrough
Frequently Asked Questions
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Once you get into the park, there will be people directing you to available spots.
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Yes! You can bring a cooler in.
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Please do not set up a tent in the main area close to the stage and food trucks. You are welcome to set up a tent around the pavilions further into the park. If a tent is close to the stage, you will be asked to take it down.
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The fireworks show starts around 9PM.
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No, parking is free and event entry is free!