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Armed Forces Week in Huntsville: June 27-July 1

See how Huntsville is celebrating those who serve our country.

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — It's Armed Forces Week in the Tennessee Valley. Events and deals honoring current and former service members are taking place throughout the week, including concerts and fireworks, museum admissions, and a community softball game at Toyota Field.

EVENTS:

Monday, June 27 at 6:30 p.m.:

Concert in the Park & Fireworks Show

Come enjoy a night of music and fireworks downtown! Arts Huntsville and the City of Huntsville Department of Parks & Recreation’s 2022 Military Appreciation Night Concert in the Park feature the Maneuver Center of Excellence (MCOE) Band from Ft. Benning, Ga. followed by a fireworks show.

Tuesday, June 29 at 6:00 p.m.:

Community Softball Game at Toyota Field

Community Leaders will host Redstone Arsenal leaders in a Community Softball Game at Toyota Field. Parking and admission are free with gates open at 5:30 p.m. Concessions will be available for purchase.

Playing for for the North Alabama Rockets Community Leaders team: Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle, Madison Mayor Paul Finley, Madison County Commission Chairman Dale Strong, Huntsville Director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Kenny Anderson, Huntsville City Council representative Devyn Keith, State House Representative Rex Reynolds, Madison County Sheriff Kevin Turner, Huntsville Board of Education member Ryan Renaud, and more.

The Arsenal team will include representatives from various military commands on base. They’re competing for the coveted ‘Target Destroyed’ trophy and bragging rights.  

Thursday, June 30 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. 

Hiring Our Heroes Virtual Hiring Fair Military community job seekers from around the globe will meet, network, and interview with Huntsville, Alabama employers at this interactive virtual hiring event. Job seekers, register here.

Huntsville Botanical Garden: Active and retired military personnel and their immediate families are invited to enjoy complimentary admission every day from June 27 through July 4. Please be prepared to show your military ID at the door. This complimentary admission is brought to you by Lockheed Martin. 

Huntsville Museum of Art: Discounted admission for active military between June 27 – July 1. 

EarlyWorks Family of Museums: Free admission for active/retired military and their immediate family members between June 27 – July 1 with proof of ID.

Heart of the Valley YMCA: Free admission for active/retired military and their immediate family members between June 27 – July 1 with proof of ID.

 

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