42nd Annual Shoals Spirit of Freedom Celebration

42nd Annual Shoals Spirit of Freedom Celebration

July 4th, 20253-9 p.m.

Florence

The “40th Spirit of Freedom Celebration” will kick off Independence Weekend in McFarland Park with fireworks and live music on Thursday, July 4, 2024. The patriotic celebration will start with a live music lineup at 3:00 pm featuring a special guest headliner at 8:00 pm. The fireworks show will follow at 9:00 pm.

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    • McFarland Park, 200 James Spain Dr, Florence, AL 35630, USA
    • Florence, AL 35630
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    McFarland Park

    Region

    Florence is located in the The Shoals Area of the North Alabama Region

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    Where to Stay

    Hampton Inn Florence Midtown

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    Comfort Suites

    Book a room at the Comfort Suites hotel in Florence, AL

    Limestone House Bed & Breakfast

    Limestone Bed & Breakfast sets just a 5 min. walk from old downtown Florence, Alabama and just one block from the UNA campus. The Limestone House was built in 1915 by Col. CW Ashcraft. Close to almost everything, it is a great location to stay when ...

    Shoal Creek Gibbons Home

    Wilson Lake Vacation Rental Home

    The Stricklin Hotel

    Nestled among the rich history and beauty of downtown Florence, The Stricklin Hotel guests will enjoy southern charm and hospitality as well as an atmosphere of timeless elegance, making every guest feel like The Stricklin is their home away from hom...

    Holiday Inn Express

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    McFarland Park

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    GunRunner Boutique Hotel

    A 9 room Boutique Hotel in an historic building full of charm and character. It features a large common area perfect for corporate meetings, retreats and privacy. Suites are themed for area attractions and Alabama makers, like fashion designer Billy...

    Quality Inn

    Book a room at the Quality Inn hotel in Florence, AL
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    Where to Eat

    The Factory Cafe

    The Factory is home to Alabama Chanin's flagship store and a full-service café, along with the Alabama Chanin design and production studios and Building 14 Design + Manufacturing services.

    Bunyan's Bar-B-Q

    With two locations, one in Florence and one in Sheffield, owner John Cole's caters to barbecue lovers with his special smoked barbecued chicken, ribs and pork meat.

    Turbo Coffee

    We are a cafe and coffee roaster in Alabama with our flagship shop in Florence and our cafe/roastery in Tuscaloosa; but it's not all about coffee. We care about the health of our bodies and living healthy lives, so we serve fresh, made in-house cold-...

    Trowbridge's Ice Cream & Sandwich Shop

    Talk about love at first sight! In 1917, Paul Trowbridge stopped in Florence on his way to a dairy convention in North Carolina. He liked the area so much that he returned to Texas, packed his possessions and moved his family to Florence.

    360 Grille

    Located at the Marriott Shoals Hotel and SPA, this revolving restaurant offers breathtaking views of Florence. Soak in the sights as you indulge in one of our signature cocktails, an expertly prepared steak, or a decadent dessert that is perfect for ...

    Rosie's Cantina

    Rosie's Mexican Cantina serves traditional Tex-Mex cuisine in a festive atmosphere and boasts several locations in Huntsville. In addition to its reputation for serving breast meat chicken and homemade tortillas, Rosie's is known for its special hous...

    Big Bad Breakfast-Florence

    Every morning we serve families, old friends catching up, business meetings, students on their way to school, and college football fans headed to the game. We love being a place for you to gather together and fuel up for the coming day. And don’t ...

    Smokin' On The Boulevard

    Alabama Food's 2014 "Quest for the Best BBQ" Champion. Dry-Rub Hickory Smoked BBQ Meats. Carryout only. Thurs., Fri & Sat

    Dick Howell's Barbecue

    Barbecue restaurant in Florence, Alabama
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    What to See & Do

    Florence Indian Mound Museum

    Largest domiciliary mound in Tennessee Valley. Native American relics found in area. Chronological displays and explanations of artifacts from Paleo to historic Native American ages.

    W.C. Handy Birthplace, Museum and Library

    W.C. Handy, the “Father of the Blues,” wrote beloved songs such as “St. Louis Blues” and “Beale Street Blues.” The W.C. Handy Birthplace, Museum & Library in Florence houses the world’s most complete collection of Handy’s personal papers and artifact...

    Ye Ole General Store

    A unique store that has been featured in Elle, Men's Journal, GQ, Men's Vogue, and The Wall Street Journal.

    Billy Reid - Florence

    We welcome you into our corner of the world, and we hope you’ll welcome us and our work into yours — wherever you go.

    Fashion Exchange, Inc. Consignment Store

    We are an Upscale Consignment Store. We have many brand names in clothing, home decor', and furniture.

    George S. Lindsey Theater

    The George S. Lindsey Theater is an intimate "black box" theater.

    Muscle Shoals National Heritage Area

    The Muscle Shoals National Heritage Area includes the Tennessee River basin's six counties in northwest Alabama. Its sites, buildings, homes, and artifacts tell the story of how the river and the people living alongside it have shaped our nation's hi...

    Pope's Tavern and Museum

    Stagecoach stop, tavern, inn used as hospital by Confederate and Union forces during Civil War. Extensive collection of Civil War artifacts. Antiques. Pope's Tavern Museum focuses on telling the early history of Florence, Alabama, from roughly 1818...

    Deibert Park

    Family-oriented park with walking trails, ponds and playground. Located next to Children's Museum of the Shoals. Various lesson plans for group tours.
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