Freedom Fest will be held across two days on July 3 and 4, 2026. The hot air balloon rides will be held at Moragne Park, while glow balloons for photos will take place along Highway 411. Riverside Park will feature a Kids’ Zone.

Attendees can enjoy music on the banks of the Coosa River on July 3-4, culminating in the Winsouth Credit Union concert series presenting Black Jacket Symphony performing yacht rock on the stage, which will be located on Highway 411 near the Amp.

Gadsden’s signature fireworks show from Memorial Bridge on Broad St. will take place at 9:30 p.m. on July 4.

Highway 411 will be closed from the intersection at S 3rd St. (at Chili’s) to Walnut St. starting at 6 a.m. Friday, July 3. It will reopen at 6 a.m. Sunday, July 5.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

July 3

Hot Air Balloons
• 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
• Tethered Rides are from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
o Glow Rides are from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
• $20 per person per ride
• Up to six people in the basket
• 5-minute rides
• Tethered Ride Passes must be bought online at www.cityofgadsden.com/tickets

Music Lineup:
4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. - Logan Bonds and Gage Cowart
5:15 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. - Savannah J
6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. - Mia Matthews and Jake Steed
7:45 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. - Holmes St. Sessions
First Friday will be continuing as planned on Broad St.

July 4
Hot Air Balloons
• 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
• Details as previously listed

Music Lineup:
4:20 p.m. to 5:20 p.m. - Jesselyn James
5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. - Irby & Player
7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. - Black Jacket Symphony

Fireworks Show:
9:30 p.m. – Fireworks are launched from Memorial Bridge on Broad St.