July 4th

Fireworks are as much a part of July Fourth as barbecues, parades and red, white and blue, but have you ever stopped to think what makes them flare up in the first place?

As you start making your plans for this coming July 4th weekend, don't forget to set aside some time the check out the Malibu Cup on Friday and Saturday!

See the updated schedule of events and details for Tuscaloosa's July 4th Celebration on the River and Fireworks Spectacular!

It's on the way on July 4th, Tuscaloosa's annual Celebration on the River! Exciting news to share with the 2015 event, free admission into the amphitheater!

For those that love to cap off a 4th of July holiday celebration with a big fireworks show, the state of Alabama has a lot of different options for you.

The inaugural Malibu Cup International Waterski Tournament and Exhibition will be held on July 3rd at Lymanland and July 4th on the Black Warrior River.

Of course, summer is a very popular time for travel and vacations, especially around the 4th of July.  For those that would like to travel a bit without going too far and spending lots of money, here's a list of places in the state where Independence Day celebrations may be enjoyed.

Mariah Carey, an American pop music treasure, opened the 2013 edition of the Macy's 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular with a rousing rendition of 'America the Beautiful.' The special was hosted by her high-energy hubby Nick Cannon, who said she is his favorite artist. Well duh, of course he is biased.

A Fourth of July fireworks celebration has left more than two dozen people injured in Simi Valley, California.

Thursday is Independence Day, and cities and towns all across America will be celebrating in style—but not always in conventional fashion. Heck, not always in America either.