Reviewed by: Nathan Watson
Birmingham events update: Cancellations and changes because of incoming major storm
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This morning, ahead of this weekend’s potential severe weather, Governor Kay Ivey issued a state of emergency for all 67 counties.
On Thursday, March 13, we compiled a list of games, parades and festivals that were moved, postponed or cancelled.
Below is an update to that list.
Birmingham-area events moved
UAB Softball now a doubleheader — March 14
UAB’s softball team is taking on #24 Florida Atlantic in doubleheader on Friday at 2:00PM and 4:00PM. Originally they planned to play a game on Saturday.
Birmingham Legion FC Game moved to Sunday, March 16, 3:30PM
Thanks to our local weather forecasters, Legion FC announced earlier this week they were moving their highly anticipated game against Louisville City FC to Sunday.
Hot tip: The team is selling all Gold tickets 17% OFF when you use the promo code STPATT. Offer is good till gameday.
Guitar Festival at East Village Arts moved to April 4–5
The East Village Arts of Birmingham Guitar Festival featuring 18 guitarists in round robin solos, stage shows, cast iron guitars and experimental instruments has been moved from this weekend to April 4-5.
Birmingham-area events postponed or cancelled
St. Patrick’s Day Parade at Five Points South
According to parade organizers, the parade has been cancelled less than a handful of times in its 41 year history.
Virginia Samford Theatre – Godspell, Jr.
Holi Festival at Birmingham Museum of Art
The Birmingham Museum has decided to be closed on Saturday, which means the Holi Festival is cancelled.
Bell Center 5K
The much-anticipated 2025 Bell Center 5K and Children’s Run has been cancelled. The good news, the beloved group has raised over $200,000.
American Village Festival of Tulips
One of our favorite springtime events, the event is cancelled the entire weekend.
They will return next weekend.
Bottomline – make sure to go directly to the event’s social media page to find out whether a weekend event has been cancelled or moved.
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