Tracing the origins of Five Points South’s Annual St. Patrick’s Celebration ?
When February turns to March, a Celtic spirit awakens in Birmingham’s historic Five Points South neighborhood, setting the stage for one of the city’s most anticipated events: The Annual St. Patrick’s Day Celebration. As excitement builds for this beloved tradition, one might wonder about its origins. Well, the story behind it is just as captivating as people-watching on parade day!
Downtown BHM Fitness Trail: 20+ locations to feel the burn!?
In this trail, we’ll take you through locations on both the north and south sides of downtown, highlighting gyms and outdoor destinations where you can connect with others while working on your fitness goals. Ready to break a sweat?
10 powerful examples of historic preservation in action?
It’s easy to take for granted the historic gems we have here in Birmingham. Many beautiful, story-filled buildings dot the map of our city, their silhouettes adorning our skylines and their façades serving as the vibrant background to our everyday lives downtown. Although this is far from a comprehensive list, we invite you to keep reading and learn more about ten powerful examples of historic preservation already in action in the Magic City.
Why your pup wants you to move downtown?
Woof, woof! I’ve been having an absolute blast visiting my sister in downtown Birmingham. I can hardly wait to share all the details with you once you return from your vacation. In the meantime, I wanted to put paw to paper and tell you all about it, with the hope of convincing you that moving downtown could be the most wonderful decision ever.
Putting Birmingham on the soccer map featuring Gabriel Alves?
Legion FC has quickly become a force to be reckoned with in the soccer world. The team’s success and growing fan base has won over the hearts of Birminghamians with a record attendance of 18,418 fans at Protective in previous games. The club aims to bring high-quality professional soccer to Birmingham and provide a platform for talented players from around the world to showcase their skills. Over the years, the team has built a strong foundation and developed a roster of talented athletes who have helped put Birmingham on the soccer map, including Gabriel Alves.
What Stallions cornerback Brian Allen loves about Birmingham?
Brian Allen, a talented cornerback, has made the remarkable transition from a small town in Texas to the vibrant city of Birmingham. Choosing Birmingham for his football career for two consecutive seasons, Brian’s unwavering dedication and exceptional skills have made him a standout figure in the world of football. To dive deeper into Brian’s journey and discover his genuine appreciation for the city, watch this video with the link below!
Sip your way through the official coffee trail of Downtown BHM?
The Magic City is buzzing with local coffee spots that each bring something unique — and delicious — to the table. With more than 15 cafés scattered across its footprint, we’ve brewed up the ultimate Downtown BHM Coffee Trail: your guide to the best cups of joe in town. Spanning multiple downtown districts, this trail is perfect for caffeine lovers ready to sip their way through the heart of the city, one visit at a time.
The complete Magic City brewery trail!?
It’s no secret Birmingham has the best brewery scene in the South! We cultivated a unique and well-CRAFTED beer trail highlighting all of Birmingham’s local microbreweries. This list offers events, beer flavors, and historical facts. Pack your growler and maybe some water because this trail will certainly make you feel HOPPY!
What two-way traffic could do for Downtown Birmingham?
Did you know when Birmingham was established the street grid didn’t include one ways? It was only until the 1970s that the City of Birmingham transitioned into two way streets to alleviate traffic. Studies show that switching back to two way streets could improve crime rates and help economic growth. Keep reading to learn why two ways streets are beneficial and essential to the success of Birmingham from REV President & CEO, David Fleming.
In town for the Magic City Classic? Here’s a guide to all the must-see spots!?
Since so many folks will be traveling into the Magic City for the Classic, we figured we would put together a little guide on all the things to see while you’re here! There is so much to do, we know it can get overwhelming – so if you don’t know where to start just keep reading and we’ll guide you through our city. Here we go!