As Independence Day approaches on Saturday, July 4, 2026, cities across the United States have announced that government offices and municipal facilities will be closed starting Friday, July 3, 2026, in observance of the holiday. As Foley prepares to celebrate America’s 250th birthday, non-emergency city offices will be closed in commemoration of the holiday.
Garbage and recyclable materials usually collected Thursdays and Fridays will be collected on Thursday, July 2. The collection of limbs and yard debris will resume after the holiday.
Residents are asked to be patient if routes are delayed until crews can catch up with collection.
The Foley Public Library will be closed Friday, July 3, and Saturday, July 4.
The two city museums, the Holmes Medical Museum and Foley Depot Railroad Museum will be closed Friday, July 3, and Saturday, July 4. The model railroad display and event train will also be closed Saturday, July 4.
The Nature Center at the Graham Creek Nature Preserve will close Friday, July 3 and reopen Monday, July 6. The Graham Creek Nature Preserve will remain open seven days a week during daylight hours.
The Foley Senior Center will be closed Friday, July 3.
Foley’s municipal swimming pools will be closed Saturday, July 4. All other city park facilities will
be open during regular hours.
Emergency services, including police and fire, will continue to operate.
All offices will reopen at the usual time on Monday, July 6.
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