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Vulcan’s 120th Birthday Bash to be held June 2
Special to the News
Vulcan may be the world’s largest cast iron statue, but he still needs help blowing out his birthday candles! On Sunday, June 2, from 12 p.m. – 4 p.m., join Vulcan Park and Museum for Vulcan’s 120th Birthday Bash.
Enjoy a wonderful Sunday afternoon at Vulcan Park with music by The Fungis band, dance performances by Magic City Disco and free mini cupcakes provided by Piggly Wiggly. The ever-popular NASCAR pace car will return along with special guest appearances from the Magic City Mermaid, Vesta, and “The Big Guy” himself.
Sloss Furnaces’ metal artists will demonstrate the iron pouring process, and more than 20 local artists and crafters will sell their handmade goods. There will be more than 15 vendors with activities and giveaways for all guests to enjoy, including a moonwalk, face painting, misting tent, and more.
Burney’s Mean Greenz, Jeremiah’s Italian Ice of Vestavia Hills, D’s Crazy Dogs, The Recipe, and other food trucks will be onsite providing food for purchase. Beer and wine will also be available for purchase for those 21 and up.
The first 120 guests will receive a special Vulcan favor swag bag including a coupon for free ice cream from Jenni’s Splendid Ice Cream, Fanta provided by Birmingham Coca-Cola Bottling Co. and more.
Admission is $10 for adults, $7 for seniors 65-plus and $7 for children 5-12 (free for children under 4) and includes all activities, access to the museum and Vulcan’s observation tower and admission to the new Linn-Henley Gallery exhibit, “Vulcan at 120: Celebrating Birmingham’s Iconic Ironman.”
Important Party Details:
- Advanced tickets encouraged to skip the lines
- Raffle tickets for prizes from Red Cat Coffee, Davenport’s Pizza and more will be available for $2
- Special guests include the Birmingham Squadron Mascot – Commander, Magic City Mermaid and Miss UAB 2024
- Free mini cupcakes by Piggly Wiggly Birmingham (while supplies last)
- More than 20 local artists and vendors selling handmade goods
- Food and refreshments from Burney’s Mean Greenz, Jeremiah’s Italian Ice of Vestavia Hills, D’s Crazy Dogs, The Recipe, and Coca-Cola products available for purchase
- Beer and wine will be available for purchase for adults 21 and over
- On-site parking is limited. FREE shuttles will be available from the parking lot at the Jefferson County Board of Education across Valley Avenue
- No pets allowed during special events
To purchase tickets and see a schedule of events, check out visitvulcan.com/events.
Vulcan’s 120th Birthday Bash is presented by Birmingham Coca-Cola Bottling Co. with additional support from Stone Building Company, Piggly Wiggly, Bradley Arant, ACIPCO, and media sponsors CBS 42, La Jefa and Latino News. A special thanks to our annual corporate sponsors Protective Life, Regions Band and Vulcan Materials Company.
Vulcan Park and Museum is operated by Vulcan Park Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization. Vulcan Park and Museum’s mission is to preserve and promote Vulcan as the symbol for the Birmingham region, advance knowledge and understanding of Birmingham’s diverse history and culture, and to encourage exploration of the region.
