We invite you to participate in a variety of activities to honor our military in the Huntsville/Madison County community! Here are the events for the upcoming Armed Forces Celebration Week. At the bottom of the list, we’ve posted information on discounts and free admissions to local attractions as well.
Saturday, June 8
Armed Forces Night at Wicks Family Field
Huntsville City FC vs. Crown Legacy FC, 7 p.m.
Redstone Test Center flyover planned
Gold Star Family Appreciation (Private Event)
Military appreciation moments throughout game
Purchase tickets here.
Monday, June 10
Proclamation Signing Ceremony
Huntsville-Madison County Veterans Memorial, downtown, 8 a.m. (200 Monroe Street NW, Huntsville, AL 35801)
In case of rain, the proclamation signing will be moved indoors to the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber, located at 225 Church Street NW, Huntsville, AL 35801.
Leaders from Huntsville, Madison, Madison County, and Redstone Arsenal will sign a proclamation and the Maneuver Center of Excellence Band, from Fort Moore, Ga., will play patriotic music.
Concert in the Park Fireworks Show
Huntsville Museum of Art lawn, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Fireworks at 8:30 p.m.
In case of rain, event will move to VBC South Hall, and fireworks will be cancelled
Come enjoy a night of music and fireworks downtown! Arts Huntsville and the City of Huntsville Department of Parks & Recreation’s 2024 Military Appreciation Night Concert in the Park will feature the Maneuver Center of Excellence (MCOE) Band from Ft. Moore, Ga. Come join the fun in beautiful Big Spring Park as we honor our military, and don’t forget to stay through the fireworks show. More information here.
Tuesday, June 11
Armed Forces Celebration Luncheon
VBC Saturn Ballroom, 12–1:15 p.m.
Registration closed.
Wednesday, June 12
Annual Softball Game between Team Redstone and Community Team
Toyota Field, 6–7:30 p.m.
Community leaders will host Redstone Arsenal leaders in this annual Community Softball Game at Toyota Field. Parking and admission are FREE – and the first 500 people through the gates get a free hot dog! Additional concessions will be available for purchase. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. and first pitch is at 6 p.m. We invite everyone to come watch the game and enjoy a night at the ballpark. We’d love a big crowd — this game is a lot of fun!
Here are some of the familiar faces you’ll see on the field:
- Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle
- Madison Mayor Paul Finley
- Madison County Commission Chairman Mac McCutcheon
- Madison County Sheriff Kevin Turner
- Madison County Commissioners Violet Edwards & Craig Hill
- Lieutenant General Chris Mohan, Army Materiel Command
- Major General Walt Duzzny, Army Materiel Command
- COL Brian Cozine, Garrison Commander
- Johnnie Sharp, FBI
- Robert Champion, NASA
- CSM Dylan Lemasters, Garrison
NEW THIS YEAR: The company or organization with the most fans in attendance will win the Grand Slam Spirit Award! More information here.
Thursday, June 13
Rocket to the Tropics
Saturn V Hall at U.S. Space & Rocket Center’s Davidson Center, 5–7 p.m.
Proceeds support AUSA
Friday, June 14
Armed Forces Prayer Breakfast
The Summit on Redstone Arsenal
7:30 to 8:30 a.m.
This breakfast is FREE to all military/Veterans and their families
Sponsored by Madison County Chairman
Hosted by North Alabama Veterans & Fraternal Organizations Coalition and Madison County Military Heritage Commission
Register on navfoc.com by June 10
U.S. Army Birthday Celebration Dinner
Presented by AUSA
Von Braun Center East Hall
5 p.m.
Register here
Saturday, June 15
249th U.S. Army Birthday Celebration
Redstone Gateway (Outside Gate 9, Research Park Blvd.), 4–9 p.m.
More details: redstone.armymwr.com
Wednesday, June 19
2024 AUSA Iron Mike Golf Tournament
The Links at Redstone, 4140 Goss Road SW, Huntsville, AL 35808
Registration: 7 a.m.
Shotgun Start: 8:30 a.m.
Breakfast, lunch, beverages, and awards at Course
More information here
Military Discounts
The following attractions are offering discounted or free admission for military families during Armed Forces Celebration Week:
U.S. Space & Rocket Center – free admission for Veterans and active duty personnel with one paid admission.
EarlyWorks Museums – free admission for military and/or their families.
Heart of the Valley YMCA – free admission is given to all active/retired military, with Military ID, and their immediate family members at all branches of the Y: Downtown Express YMCA and Southeast Family YMCA in Huntsville and Hogan Family YMCA in Madison.
Huntsville Museum of Art – discounted admission for military
Please check back on this page periodically for updates.