Can’t Miss Alabama: Vulcan’s Birthday Bash, Alexander City Sun Festival, summer-like events

By: Shirley Jackson

Vulcan’s 119th Birthday Bash
Celebrate Vulcan’s 119th Birthday Bash at Birmingham’s Vulcan Park and Museum on Sunday, June 4, from noon to 4 p.m. Enjoy a wonderful Sunday afternoon with “the Big Guy” himself among special guest appearances from Spider-Man, Tiana and Vesta. There will be more than 17 vendors with activities for children of all ages, including prize wheels, basketball, soccer games, cornhole and face painting. Aww Shucks!, Sweet Spun, The Recipe, Who Dat Sno Cone and other food trucks will be onsite with food for purchase. The first 500 children will receive a Vulcan favor swag bag including Bud’s Best Cookies.

Hot Wharf Summer
The Sparks After Dark fireworks show will flash to life again this summer at The Wharf in Orange Beach every Monday through July 31. Stick around and dance to the rhythm of the beat with DJ Matt, ride a camel and see the snap, crackle and pop of color all season long. DJ Matt will perform from 6-9 p.m., fireworks kick off at 8:45 p.m. and the Spectra Laser Light Experience shows are at 8:30 p.m., 9 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.

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