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Family Fourth Festivities
Catch a fireworks show to celebrate America’s independence! There is perhaps no more iconic fireworks show in Birmigham than Thunder on the Mountain, held at Vulcan every year. At about 9 p.m., the start of more than 2,500 shells will light up the sky around the statue. The light spectacular lasts a half-hour and is set to music from artists like James Brown and Neil Diamond on iHeart radio stations (102.5 The Bull, 103.1 The Vulcan, 103.7 The Q, 104.1 The Beat, Birmingham’s ALT 991, B106.5, 105 Hallelujah FM, Magic 96.5, News Radio 960 WERC, News Radio 105.5 WERC and also on La Jefa 98.3). This year’s show will include a special tribute to the 2022 World Games, which kick off in Birmingham on July 7, making it the biggest show Vulcan has ever put on. There will 12 Bham Family June/July 2022
also be a selection of songs as a tribute to the city. (Vulcan Park and Museum will close at 6 p.m. on July 4 to prepare for the show.) If you can’t make the show in person, you can watch the live stream on WBRC Fox 6. For viewing tips and other information, visit visitvulcan.com. The 2022 Fireworks Show hosted by the City of Alabaster starts at 6 p.m. with food trucks, bounce houses, games including corn hole, lawn bowling, bocce ball and more, plus the Coca-Cola Music Truck. A 13-minute fireworks show at 9 p.m. concludes the event. Held at Thompson High School on Warrior Parkway, viewing areas CONTINUED ON PAGE 13
