ATHENS-The City of Athens has released an update on events scheduled for the 4th of July:
Athens Fireworks Show
The annual Athens Fireworks Show sponsored by Athens-Limestone County Tourism Association, City of Athens and Limestone County will be July 4 at Athens High School’s stadium. The stadium will not be open for seating. Spectators should park in designated spaces around the high school. Spectators can bring blankets and chairs to sit outside of the stadium and around the Athens Recreation Center and Swan Creek Park areas.
Weather conditions permitting, the show will start at dark, which should be between 8:30 and 9 p.m.
Athens Police will direct traffic on U.S. 31 and Alabama 251. Police will close the U.S. 31 medians a few minutes before the end of the fireworks show. Those who are park east of U.S. 31, will use eastern routes to leave the area. Those who park west of U.S. 31 will use western routes to leave the area.
“We ask that motorists use caution as there will be increased traffic, a large crowd present and pedestrians crossing the highway,” Chief Floyd Johnson said.
Community Cook-Out
All American Hotdog and a Beer
Central Church of Christ next to the Athens High School stadium on U.S. 31 will host the 4th of July Community Cook-Out, which is free and open to the public.
Starting at 6 p.m., the church will provide hamburgers, hot dogs, chips and drinks as long a supplies last. The band Dean will perform at 7 p.m.
In addition, there will be cornhole tournament, face painting, games and activities for the children.
City Services
City offices will be closed Monday, July 4. However, the recycling route will run as scheduled. Please have bins to the curb by 6 a.m.
