Celebration, Parade Set For Nick’s Kids Avenue Renaming

TUSCALOOSA, AL — In a celebration of Nick’s Kids Foundation donation to the Saban Center project, the City of Tuscaloosa and the foundation will hold a street renaming celebration and parade on Thursday, Aug. 5 at 9 a.m.

The city will be renaming 28th Avenue to Nick’s Kids Avenue, in honor of the organization's generosity. The City and the Saban Family announced the Saban Center in December 2019, with the Saban family making a $1 million contribution, along with a $250,000 contribution from the Nick’s Kids Foundation.

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The parade will feature the University of Alabama’s Million Dollar Band, cheerleaders, Nick and Terry Saban, Mayor Walt Maddox and others, beginning at the corner of 7th Street and 28th Avenue, before continuing on to the parking lot of the Tuscaloosa News Building on 28th Avenue.

After the parade, a short ceremony will then be held that will be free and open to the public. Balloons, soft drinks and snacks will be provided.

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