Freedom Celebration draws families, patriotic tributes and a spectacular fireworks finale.
Opelika Celebrates America 250
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Events Articles
East Alabama Arts announces reimagined 2026-27 Performance Series
BY OBSERVER STAFF OPELIKA — East Alabama Arts has announced its 2026-27 Performance Series, featuring a new lineup, expanded educational programming...
Auburn Area Community theatre kicking off new season
CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Auburn Area Community Theatre (AACT) will kick off its 2026-27 season Aug. 7 through 16 with “The Spitfire...
Opelika Community Theatre presents two July events
CONTRIBUTED BY OCT OPELIKA — This July, Opelika Community Theatre (OCT) invites the community to experience mystery, music and unforgettable live...
American Village prepares for Sweet Home 250
CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER MONTEVALLO — The American Village in Montevallo is gearing up to host Sweet Home 250 — Where Freedom Feels Like Home,...
Lee County Commission to Dedicate Liberty Tree as Part of Alabama’s America 250 Commemoration
CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — The Lee County Commission will host a Liberty Tree dedication at 9 a.m. CDT Thursday, July 2, outside the...
Red, White and Boom: Freedom Fest returns July 3
CONTRIBUTED BY OPELIKA PARKS AND REC OPELIKA — Opelika Parks and Recreation invites the community to the 73rd Annual Freedom Celebration on Friday,...
Lee Greenwood to headline Star Spangled Spectacular
Patriotic concert honors America’s semiquincentennial with music, remembrance, fireworks CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER AUBURN — The 24th annual Star...
Steep Canyon Rangers bringing bluegrass to Auburn
Set to play Ham Amphitheater on the campus of Auburn University on May 21, the North Carolina based bluegrass band Steep Canyon Rangers will be on...