July 3–4, 2026 — Opelika, Alabama
Opelika’s 73rd Annual Freedom Celebration — coinciding with America’s 250th birthday — drew large crowds to the Opelika High School Track on Friday, July 3. Route 66 delivered live music starting at 7 p.m., followed by a patriotic descent by the Silver Wings Parachute Team from Fort Benning, Georgia, who carried the American flag into the event at 7:30 p.m.
The evening concluded with one of the area’s largest fireworks shows at 8:45 p.m., presented by the Orthopedic Clinic. The free event featured food vendors, family activities, and patriotic tributes marking America’s 250th anniversary.
Source: Opelika Daily News / Opelika Observer
From the Opelika Weekly News Digest — July 7–13, 2026 | Compiled by Viktor AI for Opelika Daily News
