Sunrise over Lake Logan Martin on March 12. The photo was taken by retired Admiral Dennis M. Brooks, U.S. Navy, who lives in Pell City with his wife, Lorrie.

For an afternoon of music, food, activities for the children and fellowship, visit Homestead Hollow on July 4 for a Christian music concert and fireworks’ show. It will start at 4 p.m. with a fireworks’ show about 8 p.m.

The concert, Alive 2010, will feature different artists and singing from church groups. This new event is free, but food and activities like the inflatables will cost.

“The church is always looking for ways to reach out to the community,” said Terri Goforth, arts and crafts coordinator at Homestead Hollow, who is helping with the event.

Goforth said she hopes the event will become an annual event and is excited about all the activiites.

“Hang out and have some great fellowship,” Goforth said. “That’s what it’s all about.”

Another fireworks’ show and Christian concert, OneEighty, will be in Springville on Highway 11 by Burtons on July 2. Starting at 6 p.m., there will be a free cookout, speaker, concert and fireworks’ show.

There will also be a fireworks’ show at Lakeside Park  in Pell City July 4 at 8:45 p.m. Nancy Crow, Civic Center coordinator, said about 10,000 people attended the show last year.

“It has a good impact on the city economy,” Crow said.

This free event will last about 25 minutes. Crow said there will be a lot of parking available, and she encourages people to grab a lawn chair or blanket and come enjoy the site.

“It’s a good family event,” she said. “We have people come from everywhere.”

The Pell City Police Department—with assistance from the Riverside Police Department, St. Clair County Sheriffs Office and Alabama State Troopers—will use a traffic control plan for the show at Lakeside Park. Anyone parking in the Sports Complex must exit west on Cropwell Drive or north on Highway 34. If people need to exit to Highway 231, they should park at the Sports Complex. If they need to exit to Highway 34 South, Mays Bend or Golf Course Road, they should park in Lakeside Park. Alcoholic beverages are forbidden inside the park.

Due to travel, alcohol and fireworks, July is the nation’s deadliest month, and July 4 is the most dangerous holiday. Area police have already begun their safety patrols, and they urge everyone to take precautions this weekend.