Reviewed by: Sharron Swain
5 reasons to boost your December with Vulcan’s Magical Nights—tickets on sale now
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Do you feel that? It’s the ever-growing anticipation of the holiday season sparking joy and yule tide cheer. This December, Vulcan Park & Museum transforms into a winter wonderland during its 4th annual Vulcan’s Magical Nights presented by Alabama Power. Read on to learn why you won’t want to miss it, then grab your tickets here.
1. It features an awe-inspiring light show
Love the fun and beauty of holiday lights? Vulcan Park & Museum will make you love them even more. For 15 glorious minutes at the top of each hour during Vulcan’s Magical Nights, Vulcan will be lit up in a lively array of dancing lights choreographed to holiday music. So be sure to look UP—this is a show you don’t want to miss!
2. The eats + drinks are worth it
A chilly night atop Red Mountain means warm eats and drinks are a must. Happily, both will be on-site during the event.
Choose from a handful of local food trucks like A Train and Sweet Spun Cotton Candy, and be sure to swing by the hot chocolate station for the perfect winter drink. Beer and wine will also be for purchase, provided by B&B Bartending Service.
3. Your photo game will be fire
Every Birminghamian knows that Vulcan Park & Museum is the ultimate place for a photo op. But Vulcan’s Magical Nights is ready to up your photo game even more. How, you ask? Three words—The Pixel Room.
Yep, The Pixel Room—Birmingham’s first selfie museum—will have awesome scenes set up during the event. Created by Swanky D, they are guaranteed to make your photos pop this holiday season.
Can’t wait too visit Vulcan Park’s Magical Nights this December? Grab your tickets now.
4. You’ll find last-minute holiday gifts
Holiday gift exchanges are coming up. If you’re seeking unique or last-minute gifts this season, pay a visit to The Anvil—Vulcan Park & Museum’s gift shop.
During Vulcan’s Magical Nights, the shop will have extended shopping hours so you can stock up on cool Birmingham-inspired collectibles. Check out their online shop, too.
5. There will be joyous special appearances
The holiday season is all about surprising those you care about. And, while Vulcan’s Magical Nights will have a few surprise performers and appearances they won’t reveal until opening night, there are a few we can let you in on. Here’s who you can expect to see during the event:
- DJ Homie J, Dj Well Dunn + DJ Shay
- Wilkerson Jazz Band
- Miss Jefferson County Ibby Dickson
- Miss Jefferson County Outstanding Teen Anna Bella Foster
- Miss Shelby County Mary Coker Green
- Miss Shelby County Outstanding Teen Ali Mims
- Miss Alabama USA Alexandria Flanigan
- Miss Alabama USA Daily Swann
Santa Claus will also be there for visits and photos.
Event Details
When: December 3-5, 10-12 + 17-23 | 6-8PM
Where: Vulcan Park & Museum, 1701 Valley View Dr, Birmingham, AL 35209
Price: $6 – Ages 13+, $4 – Ages 5-12, Free – Ages 4 + under
Ticket includes: access to the park grounds, Observation Tower, Museum and photos with Santa
Purchase tickets via Vulcan Park & Museum’s website or Eventbrite.
Vulcan’s Magical Nights presented by Alabama Power wouldn’t be possible without these additional sponsors: Coca-Cola Bottling Company United, The Pixel Room, Swanky D’s, WVTM-13, V94.9 and Magic 96.5.
Want more events? Visit Vulcan Park & Museum’s website for a full calendar of performances and special appearances. Be sure to follow them on Facebook and Instagram, too.
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