Birmingham "Day on the Town" - Saturday, July 22

Birmingham's annual "Day on the Town" takes place on Saturday, July 22, from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Come early to get the best deals as Birmingham merchants host a huge downtown sidewalk sale. There will be special events all day, including a KidZone, wandering entertainers, face painting, crafts, bouncers, magic, live music, and more.

The day began with a children's bicycle parade. There were prizes for the most creative bike, most patriotic bike, most fashionable bike, and wackiest bike. The master of ceremonies was Ingrid Tighe, Director of the Birmingham Shopping District. Everyone cheered as the parade participants rolled proudly down the street, led by an officer of the Birmingham Police Department.

Music is provided by a variety of performers including Madigan's Attic, the John Patrick Peters Band, Sinjon Smith, Trey Connor (local performer selected to audition for The Voice), Mia Green, John Latini, Billy Brandt, the Birmingham Concert Band, and students from Axis Music Academy.

Parking is free all day long either in metered spots or the parking garages around town. For more details, visit the Birmingham Principal Shopping District website.

Photos by Ed Morykwas
River of Time Photography