Cullman picked up a pair of awards from the Alabama Tourism Department during the Alabama Governor’s Conference on Tourism held earlier this week at the Grand Hotel Resort and Spa
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The city of Birmingham is celebrating its 150th anniversary in 2021, and it’s not a surprise that Vulcan will be on top of it all.
Vulcan, a landmark that symbolizes Birmingham’s roots in the iron and steel industry, stands tall atop Red Mountain and will oversee Alabama’s largest Fourth of July celebration, an event that will feature an array of fireworks honoring both the city’s sesquicentennial and the nation’s birthday.
The Medical Properties Trust Thunder on the Mountain which begins at 9 p.m., on July 4 is presented by retailers Hibbett Sports and City Gear and the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Callahan Eye Hospital.
Birmingham officially launches its 150th anniversary celebration
By Alabama NewsCenter Staff June 14, 2021
Braylon Walters reads his love letter to Birmingham at a press conference announcing plans to commemorate the city of Birmingham s 150th birthday this year. (contributed)
Birmingham city leaders on Monday unveiled plans for the city’s 150
th anniversary, with events ranging from a “love letter” campaign to “Milestone Monday,” which will highlight the people, places, organizations and institutions that make up the Magic City.
City officials also announced the official theme for the sesquicentennial: “Built to Last.”
Alabama NewsCenter is presenting a continuing series marking the 150th birthday of the city of Birmingham.
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