By Chanda Temple
The City of Birmingham’s Spring Festival presented by Shipt will be held on Sunday, April 13 at Railroad Park from 1 to 4 p.m. The event will feature Easter Eggs, a DJ, food trucks, face painting, a balloon artist, free samples provided by Coca-Cola, photos with Buddy the Bunny and more. The Birmingham Squadron mascot and the Birmingham Stallions mascot will also make appearances.
This will be a free event. Families should bring Easter baskets and lawn chairs.
First Avenue South between 14th Street South and 18th Street South will be closed, starting at 11 p.m. on Saturday, April 12 through the evening of Sunday, April 13.
“The Easter season is a time to reflect, to come together and to celebrate new beginnings,” said Mayor Randall L. Woodfin. “We’re inviting families from across Birmingham to join us at Railroad Park for a day of fun, community and connection.”
The following food vendors are slated to attend:
- 1918 Catering
- Dirty Red
- Travis
- Mi Pueblo
- Aww, Shucks
- Eugene’s Hot Chicken
- Nawlins Po Boys
- A-Train
- Good Ole Dawgs
- Ry Ry’s Wings and Fries
- Lil Bougie
- Cheezin’
- O’ My Turkey Leg
- Terrific Treats
- Treats So Sweet
- Jolly Cakes
- Naughty But Nice
- Yummy Ice
- Luvin Lemonade
- Berries By Crystal
- Deb’s Italian Ices