Exclusive: Irondale reveals new street mural celebrating America [PHOTOS]

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Aerial view of a street mural reading I Love Oxford in red, white, and blue, with police vehicles parked nearby
Irondale’s America250 mural (Nathan Watson / Bham Now)

The city of Irondale started work on a new street mural this weekend celebrating America’s.

The mural, which is located in front of the City Hall, is painted by Dewon Moten, the popular Birmingham muralist.

β€œThis mural is more than paint on a streetβ€”it’s a symbol of our shared love for our country and our commitment to building a community where pride, unity, and opportunity flourish.”

Mayor James D. Stewart, Jr.Β 

Below is an exclusive look at the street mural shot Monday morning by Bham Now photographer Nathan Watson.

Irondale America250 events

Irondale is holding several events this week in addition to unveiling the mural. Below is their lineup of events:

  • July 1 β€” Irondale Illuminate 250 I 8:00PM I Building lit red, white and blue – City Hall, Police Dept. and Library
  • July 2 β€” Red, White & Woof I 5:00PM – 7:00PM I Tails by the Rails at Ellard Park Dog Park, free hot dog and meet Uncle Sam
  • July 4 β€” Farmers and Makers Market by the Tracks at Irondale City Hall I 8:00AM
  • July 4 β€” Red, White, Blue & YOU Festival I 6:00PM to 9:00PM I Parade, Bands, Giveaways, Food Trucks and the Fireworks Spectacular at 9:00PM

4th of July.PNG Exclusive: Irondale reveals new street mural celebrating America [PHOTOS]
(City of Irondale)

β€œAmerica’s 250th anniversary is a once-in-a-generation milestone, and Irondale is honored to create a landmark that celebrates our nation’s history while reflecting the bright future we’re building together.”

Mayor James D. Stewart, Jr.

How are you celebrating America’s 250th Birthday? Tell us where you intend to go on social media by tagging us 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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