Join the festivities at Regions Bank lighting ceremony tonight

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Regions Center Christmas display in downtown Birmingham (Regions Bank)

Regions Bank is going all out tonight in downtown Birmingham when it lights up its traditional holiday display illuminating 2,700 windows between the fifth and 28th floors on their 30-story skyscraper.

The fun begins on Friday, November 28, 4:30PM at the base of the Regions Bank headquarters tower along 5th Ave. N. in downtown Birmingham. The actual lighting is scheduled to take place at approximately 5:15PM.

In addition to the lighting ceremony the public is invited to watch performances by: 

Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus will be on hand for the kids after the lighting, along with locally-owned food trucks and some warm coffee.

Regions Bank tradition since the 1970s

Regions Bank
(Regions Bank)

A tradition that began in the 1970s, the Regions Center will once again display two giant Christmas trees, a massive wreath and a festive stocking. 

The display begins at sundown on the night after Thanksgiving every year – and it continues until New Year’s Day.

Pat Byington
Pat Byington

Longtime conservationist. Former Executive Director at the Alabama Environmental Council and Wild South. Publisher of the Bama Environmental News for more than 18 years. Career highlights include playing an active role in the creation of Alabama's Forever Wild program, Little River Canyon National Preserve, Dugger Mountain Wilderness, preservation of special places throughout the East through the Wilderness Society and the strengthening (making more stringent) the state of Alabama's cancer risk and mercury standards.

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