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Christmas decorations
Mayor Randall Woodfin and the Birmingham City Council are hosting the city’s Holiday Extravaganza as part of Birmingham’s 150th birthday celebration in front of City Hall on Short 20th Street on Sunday, December 5th.
The extravaganza will feature free concerts, vendors, food trucks and a Christmas tree and Menorah lighting.
The Christmas tree and Menorah will be lit in front of City Hall at 6 p.m.
“I can't think of a better way to ring in the holidays – and celebrate our city's 150th birthday – than with this special Holiday Extravaganza,’’ Mayor Woodfin said in a city news release. “We've experienced so much in 2021, and this event is a testament to our legacy of resilience. We can't wait to celebrate our history and heritage with everyone on Sunday.”
The city officially turns 150 years old on Dec. 19.
The Holiday Extravaganza will kick off with Magic City Market Place vendors in Linn Park from 1 to 6 p.m.
The World Games Mobile Marketing Unit and mascots, Vulcan and Vesta, will arrive at 4 p.m. for photoshoots and will be followed by musical guests Dahl at 5:45 p.m. and Dave and the Party Rockers at 6:45 p.m.
The following food trucks will be available from 3- 7 p.m.:
- Simone’s Kitchen
- Travis Chicago Style Food
- Jolly Cakes
- Naughty But Nice
- The Recipe
- A Dab of This and A Dab of That
- Tasty J
- Lemonade Junkeez
- Coco Crabs
- Awws Shucks
- Terrific Treatz
- Cakes Southern Fried Eats
- Treats So Sweet
- A Train Station
- Not Ya Average Leaf
- Whole Latte Drip
- Encore Rouge.
