Regions Bank celebrates July 4th with iconic tower lighting

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New Regions Bank 4th of July lights on 30-story tower in downtown Birmingham. (Brian Wallace / Regions Bank)

In celebration of the 250th anniversary of America’s independence, Regions Bank will unveil a special 4th of July holiday lighting of its headquarters tower.

One of Magic City’s most beloved traditions since the 1970s, Regions annually illuminates the 30-story skyscraper in downtown Birmingham during the Christmas season and right before the Regions Tradition golf tournament in the spring.

Birmingham residents and visitors can get their first glimpse of the patriotic lighting tonight, June 24, at 8:30PM.

β€œEvery year, we receive feedback from people who love seeing the illuminations of the Regions Center, and we thought this Independence Day provided a great opportunity to launch a new design. This is a milestone for our nation as we mark 250 years of independence, and we are proud to join our fellow Americans celebrating this special occasion.”

Michael Branca, head of Corporate Services for Regions Bank

Below is a sneak peek of the upcoming July 4th holiday lighting.

Regions Bank HQ tower displays through the years

According to Regions, more than 300 hours of work went into changing the building over from the golfer design to the July 4 display. 

Times the bank has lit up the building other than during Christmas were for the 1996 Olympics and 1991 Gulf War.

Do you have a favorite Regions Bank HQ display? Tell us your favorite memory by tagging us on social media at @bhamnow.

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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