We are planning several events in the next few weeks for our annual Armed Forces Celebration, and we hope you’ll join us. This year, Redstone Arsenal marks 80 years of supporting our nation!

On Monday, June 28 come enjoy a night of music and fireworks downtown!  Arts Huntsville and the City of Huntsville Department of Parks & Recreation’s 2021 Military Appreciation Night Concert in the Park will feature the Maneuver Center of Excellence (MCOE) Band from Ft. Benning, Ga. Come join the fun in the beautiful Big Spring Park as we celebrate our military, and don’t forget to stay through the fireworks show!

On Tuesday, June 29, we invite you to a Community Softball Game at Toyota Field.  The event starts at 6 p.m. and a team from Redstone Arsenal will take on local Community Leaders.  Currently scheduled to play for the community team: Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle, Madison Mayor Paul Finley, Madison County Commission Chairman Dale Strong, Huntsville Multicultural Affairs Officer Kenny Anderson, Huntsville City Council representatives Devyn Keith and Frances Akridge, State House Representative Rex Reynolds, Madison County Sheriff Kevin Turner, and more!  The team is called the North Alabama Rockets.

Admission and parking at Toyota Field are free, so bring your entire family and make an evening of it! Gates open at 5 p.m. and concessions will be available for purchase.  Toyota Field is cashless, so please be prepared to pay with debit or credit card, or mobile tap-to-pay. Here’s what to know before you go to Toyota Field.

Fun fact: Madison Mayor Paul Finley played baseball back in the day!

His skills will be put to the test this Tuesday, June 29th at Toyota Field as local leaders are preparing to take on members of Redstone Arsenal in a community softball game.

Admission is free to the public! pic.twitter.com/1MTaffhqQx

— huntsvillealcoc (@huntsvillealcoc) June 25, 2021

Team Rocket (Community leaders) vs Team Redstone (Redstone Arsenal) coming up June 29th at Toyota Field!

Bring your friends and family to the free softball game, Tuesday at 6pm. #ArmedForcesWeek @TeamRedstone #hsvcoc pic.twitter.com/6ISAXmZJHD

— huntsvillealcoc (@huntsvillealcoc) June 24, 2021

Councilwoman ⁦@FrancesForHSV⁩ is ready for the Community Softball Game! Join us at Toyota Field on Tues, June 29 at 6 p.m. as the North Alabama Rockets take on ⁦@TeamRedstone⁩ – parking and admission are free. pic.twitter.com/DNieziXtpZ

— huntsvillealcoc (@huntsvillealcoc) June 22, 2021

Want to see State Representative Rex Reynolds (@RexReynolds01) play softball? Tuesday is your chance!

Join us at Toyota Field June 29th at 6pm for a @TeamRedstone vs Team Rocket (Community Leaders) softball game! #hsvcoc #ArmedForcesWeek 🥎 pic.twitter.com/dHCjjD6KiO

— huntsvillealcoc (@huntsvillealcoc) June 26, 2021

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On Wednesday, August 4, the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber will host our annual Armed Forces Celebration luncheon at the Von Braun Center.  Registration will open soon.