This weekend, Birmingham will kick off the holiday season with the annual tree lighting and block party in front of City Hall Sunday starting at 4pm.
Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin will help host Birmingham’s Tree Lighting and Holiday Block Party, complete with food trucks, a free concert and more.
The tree will be lit on Sunday in front of City Hall on Short 20th Street North at 5:30 p.m.
The events, which will be from 4 to 7:30 p.m., are scheduled as follows:
- Visit with Olaf and the Grinch
- Take a photo in a life-sized snow globe
- Meet the Coca-Cola Polar Bear
- Enjoy the face-painting station
- Make a keepsake ornament with the Birmingham Public Library
- Connect with Sparky, the Birmingham Fire and Rescue Service Mascot
- atch a live performance of Fly Dave and the Party Rockers
- Take a selfie in a Tesla, powered by Alabama Power
- Pick up a free sample of Coca-Cola’s new holiday-themed drink, Sprite Winter Spiced Cranberry, while supplies last
- Enjoy holiday music from DJ Rod Parker
- Food trucks will start serving at 4 p.m.
Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs to Sunday’s event.
