The Alabama News Center — Grand opening of Coca-Cola Amphitheater in Birmingham, Alabama, kicks off with nod to Northside community

By: Barnett Wright

From Janet Maycock, Druid Hills Neighborhood Association president, to Mike Suco, president and CEO of Coca-Cola Bottling Co. United, the grand opening of the Coca-Cola Amphitheater in Birmingham on June 20 included an homage to the city’s Northside community, which comprises five neighborhoods: Norwood, Druid Hills, Evergreen, Fountain Heights and Central City.

“I’m looking forward to new people coming into our neighborhoods and learning what a wonderful community that we have here,” Maycock said. “So many people who live in this state have never been inside of Druid Hills neighborhood. … I’m excited about the economic development that this brings, because there’s going to be so many more projects coming behind this.”

The opening of the amphitheater, which drew thousands on Sunday for its debut event featuring comedian Matt Rife, is a proud moment for Coca-Cola “and a reflection of our commitment to Birmingham and neighborhoods like Druid Hills,” Suco said. “This state-of-the-art venue represents more than entertainment – it stands as a symbol of community, collaboration and shared investment in the future of our city.”

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