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.
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)
Proclamation Signing Ceremony
Huntsville-Madison County Veterans Memorial, downtown, 8 a.m.
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
More information here.
Armed Forces Celebration Luncheon
VBC Saturn Ballroom, 12–1:15 p.m.
Register here.
Annual Softball Game between Team Redstone and Community Team
Toyota Field, 6–7:30 p.m.
More information here
Rocket to the Tropics
Saturn V Hall at U.S. Space & Rocket Center’s Davidson Center, 5–7 p.m.
Proceeds support AUSA
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
249th U.S. Army Birthday Celebration
Redstone Gateway (Outside Gate 9, Research Park Blvd.), 4–9 p.m.
More details: redstone.armymwr.com
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
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.
Please check back on this page periodically for updates.