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vulcan1 Celebrate Vulcan's 120th anniversary with a birthday bash—music, goodies + more — What better way to start the summer than with a birthday bash? (Vulcan Park and Museum)

You only turn 120 once!

Ready for the biggest party of the year celebrating the biggest guy in Birmingham? You’re invited to Vulcan’s 120th Birthday Bash at Vulcan Park and Museum. On Sunday, June 2, kick off the summer with live music, food trucks, free stuff and much more.

Vulcan turns 120 years old

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Vulcan was born way back in 1904 at a whopping 56 feet tall and 50 tons, making him the largest cast iron statue in the world. Since the 1930s, Vulcan has overlooked Birmingham from atop Red Mountain and has become the city’s most iconic figure.

Learn more about Vulcan’s history in Birmingham.

Know before you go—tickets + parking

When: Sunday, June 2 | Noon-4PM
Where: 1701 Valley View Dr, Birmingham, AL 35209

Admission includes all activities and access to the museum, Vulcan’s observation tower and the new Linn-Henley Gallery exhibit Vulcan at 120: Celebrating Birmingham’s Iconic Ironman.

Parking on-site will be limited. Free shuttles will be available from the Jefferson County Board of Education parking lot across Valley Avenue.

$10 for adults
$7 for seniors + children
Free for children under 4

Purchase tickets and view the event schedule.

Entertainment + family fun

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Vulcan’s 120th Birthday Bash will be a fun-filled event with all kinds of entertainment, including:

Music by The Fungis Band
Dance performances by Magic City Disco
Special guest appearances from Magic City Mermaid, Vesta + Vulcan himself
Sloss Furnaces’ metal artists iron pouring demonstration
Face painting
Moonwalk

Goodies, food trucks + more

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This huge event will have over 20 local artists, more than 15 food vendors and plenty of free goodies.

There will be special Vulcan swag bags for the first 120 guests, as well as free mini cupcakes from Piggly Wiggly and raffle tickets for prizes from Red Cat Coffee, Davenport’s Pizza and other local businesses.

Here’s a peek at some vendors you can expect to see: