Huntsville pulled out all the stops this Independence Day weekend as the Rocket City joined the nation in marking America’s 250th birthday. The City of Huntsville hosted its Huntsville Salutes celebration, bringing residents together for a patriotic Fourth of July commemoration downtown.

Adding to the festive atmosphere, MidCity — Huntsville’s popular mixed-use district — hosted a three-day July 4th celebration spanning the holiday weekend, giving families and neighbors multiple opportunities to gather, enjoy live entertainment, and mark the historic semiquincentennial milestone together.

For music lovers, a The Voice finalist performed a free concert in Alabama over the holiday, offering yet another reason for North Alabama residents to celebrate in style.

Whether heading downtown for the city’s official salute, spending the weekend at MidCity’s multi-day festivities, or catching a free live performance, Huntsvillians had no shortage of ways to come together and honor 250 years of American independence. It was a weekend that reminded the Rocket City — and the country — just how much there is to celebrate.

Sources: City of Huntsville (.gov), AL.com