Celebrate the Fourth, Homewood style

Trash ’N Treasures Sale: 9 a.m.

Independence Day Festival: 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church

The Fourth of July in Homewood will once again kick off with a giant garage sale at Our Lady of Sorrows, followed by a full-on festival at the church.

The sale will be held as a part of the 66th Annual Our Lady of Sorrows Church Independence Day Festival. On the day of the sale, shoppers can arrive as early as 8 a.m.; the first 400 people can donate $5 for early bird admission. All others can enter for free starting at 9 a.m. Furniture will be sold under a slightly bigger tent than last year and will be located next to the gym.

 “Trash ’N Treasure has hit an all-time high,” OLS’s Msgr. Martin Muller said. “It’s at an all-time high, and it’s a lot of work and it’s a lot of dedication to the parish in the name of God.”

The festival will feature barbecue, a raffle and games for all ages in addition to the rummage sale. 

Sale chairman Melanie Falconer said church members work on better displays and shelving all year for the sale, and certain volunteers manage designated areas according to their expertise. 

“It’s a well-oiled machine now,” Falconer said. “Everybody has their favorite part and their favorite thing to do.”

Fourth of July Celebration

5:30-9 p.m.

Downtown Homewood

Homewood’s annual Fourth of July celebration is set to take place in downtown Homewood on July 4 from 5:30-9 p.m.

The event will feature inflatables, rides and music. Two blocks of 18th Street South and one block of 29th Avenue South will be blocked for pedestrian traffic and the festivities.

For updates on the celebration, watch @homewoodparks Twitter feed and homewoodparks.com.

Entrance to the event is free, but an unlimited attractions wristband costs $10. These will be available for sale near the intersection of 18th Street South and 29th Avenue South. Proceeds from ride sales benefit the Homewood High School Band.

Thunder on the Mountain Fireworks Show

9 p.m.

Wherever Vulcan is visible

After the Fourth of July celebration, Vulcan’s Thunder on the Mountain fireworks show will be visible from downtown Homewood.

The show will begin at 9 p.m. and can be seen in several areas across Birmingham. It is a free event and open to the public. 

This year’s show will be approximately 20 minutes and will be choreographed to a musical soundtrack played on 104.7 WZZK, 106.9 The Eagle, Easy 97.3, 98.7 Kiss FM, 95.7 Jamz, 107.3 Birmingham Mountain Radio, 1500 AM Juan and 98.3 FM La Jefa. Fox 6 will also televise the show.

For more, visit visitvulcan.com.