AUBURN, Ala.- Auburn Parks and Recreation invites the community to celebrate Independence Day on Friday, July 4, 2025, at the field behind Duck Samford Stadium. This FREE event promises an evening of family fun, live entertainment and a spectacular fireworks display to close out the night.

Gates open at 5 p.m. with activities for all ages including inflatables, face painting, free giveaways and more! Enjoy food and treats for purchase from a variety of vendors while dancing along to music from a live band and DJ OZZ.

The fireworks show is expected to begin between 9 and 9:15 p.m., depending on nightfall.

Please note that the parking lot off East University Drive will be closed to the public to accommodate the fireworks shoot site. Duck Samford fields will be closed. Public parking will be available at 333 Airport Road, in the lot shared by the Bo Cavin Fields and New Duck Fields.

In the event of inclement weather, the rain date is Saturday, July 5, featuring fireworks only.

This event is hosted by Auburn Parks and Recreation and proudly sponsored by Shinhwa Auto USA and the Glenda Mitchell Law Firm.

For more information about Auburn Parks and Recreation events and programs visit auburnal.gov/parks or follow @COAParksAndRec on Facebook and Instagram.