Alabama Newscenter — It’s Fiesta Ball Week in Can’t Miss Alabama

By Shirley Jackson

Birmingham’s Legion Field 150th Summer Celebration
The city of Birmingham is turning 150 years old this year and will commemorate the milestone Friday, July 16 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Legion Field. Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy a live performance by Logan the Entertainer. Festivities include a visit from the Birmingham Zoo, Vulcan Park and Museum’s mascot and the Birmingham Public Library among vendors, food trucks and more. Admission is free.

Fiesta Ball Week
The Young Supporters Board (YSB) for UAB’s O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center will host Fiesta Ball Week to raise critical funds for Young Investigator Grants. This year, YSB will partner with Mexican and Tex-Mex restaurants throughout the Birmingham area. Participating restaurants are Taco Mama, Little Donkey, La Paz, Craft’s on Church Street, El ZunZun and Sol Y Luna. Support cancer research and the local restaurant community through safe celebrations July 17-24. Visit the website for event details, including the virtual silent auction, and to purchase tickets. Click here for Fiesta Week menus. For questions, call 205-934-0034.

Rock the South
Rock the South returns to Cullman Aug. 13-14 with performances by Luke Combs, Miranda Lambert, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Nelly, Ashley McBryde, Jordan Davis, Ingrid Andress, Flatland Cavalry, Trey Lewis, Drew Parker, Morgan Wade, Alex Hall, Josh Kiser, Laine Hardy and Dee Jay Silver. Purchase tickets at rockthesouth.com. Social Media Tag: #Biggestpartyinthesouth.

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