ATHENS–As darkness falls over Athens on July 4th the sky will burst with brilliant colors and glisten with sparkling streamers heralding our Nation’s victory for independence. This annual fireworks display is nestled in the Athens Football Stadium (100 U.S. Highway 31N in Athens) with rockets aimed skyward for an amazing show visible from surrounding spaces like Athens Park and Recreation Center, Central Church of Christ and other adjacent areas.
Spectators can park around the AHS Stadium, Athens Middle, Swan Creek Park, Sportsplex, etc., to view the show. Because of its close proximity to the fireworks, the stadium is not open for seating during the show. After the show, Athens Police will limit cross traffic on U.S. 31 and work the U.S. 31 and Forrest Street intersection, and U.S. 31 and Elm Street, if staff is available. “If we have to respond to calls, we may not be able to work the intersections, but if staffing is available, we plan to assist traffic at those intersections. I ask people to be patient and for motorists to please watch for pedestrians.” As a reminder, Alabama 251 is closed at Lindsay Lane for ALDOT’s roundabout project.
Other Fourth of July citywide information:
City ordinance prohibits selling and shooting fireworks in the city limits. Only authorized public fireworks shows are allowed in the city.
City offices will be closed on Monday, July 5. This will not impact sanitation services for that week.
