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SUMMARY:Safe Summer Concert Series
DESCRIPTION:Carnival Thrills by day\, R&B by night with Bobby V\, Deirdre Gaddis & The Connection Band at East Lake Park! Free!! 🎡🎶  \nHey Birmingham! Safe Summer Series returns on Sunday\, September 20—this time at East Lake Park! Join us for carnival fun starting at 2 PM\, followed by an evening of live music and good vibes at 5 PM. \nEnjoy carnival rides\, including a pirate ship and ballistic swing ride\, plus soul food from local food trucks\, face painting\, games and prizes for kids on an afternoon of family fun. Whether you missed the first round or decided once wasn’t enough\, we’re bringing Birmingham together again! \nKeep the experience going with an unforgettable night of music featuring multi-platinum R&B royalty Bobby V alongside the soulful\, show-stopping vocals of Deirdre Gaddis. Backed by the high-octane rhythms of The Connection Band.  From smooth R&B to high-energy grooves\, this lineup will have you singing along and moving all evening. \nIt’s made possible by a partnership with District 4 Councilor Brian Gunn along with multiple community organizations committed to improving the quality of life in Birmingham. \n📍 East Lake Park\n📅 Sunday\, September 20\n🎡 Carnival starts at 2 PM\n🎶 Live music starts at 5 PM \nThe Safe Summer Series is all about creating safe\, positive spaces where our community can connect\, celebrate and make memories together.
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SUMMARY:Carnival Thrills by day\, R&B by night with Bobby V\, Deirdre Gaddis & The Connection Band at East Lake Park! Free!! 🎡🎶
DESCRIPTION:Hey Birmingham! Safe Summer Series returns on Sunday\, September 20—this time at East Lake Park! Join us for carnival fun starting at 2 PM\, followed by an evening of live music and good vibes at 5 PM. \nEnjoy carnival rides\, including a pirate ship and ballistic swing ride\, plus soul food from local food trucks\, face painting\, games and prizes for kids on an afternoon of family fun. Whether you missed the first round or decided once wasn’t enough\, we’re bringing Birmingham together again! \nKeep the experience going with an unforgettable night of music featuring multi-platinum R&B royalty Bobby V alongside the soulful\, show-stopping vocals of Deirdre Gaddis. Backed by the high-octane rhythms of The Connection Band.  From smooth R&B to high-energy grooves\, this lineup will have you singing along and moving all evening. \nIt’s made possible by a partnership with District 4 Councilor Brian Gunn along with multiple community organizations committed to improving the quality of life in Birmingham. \n📍 East Lake Park\n📅 Sunday\, September 20\n🎡 Carnival starts at 2 PM\n🎶 Live music starts at 5 PM \nThe Safe Summer Series is all about creating safe\, positive spaces where our community can connect\, celebrate and make memories together.
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LOCATION:East Lake Park\, 8101 4th Ave N\, Birmingham\, AL\, 35206
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SUMMARY:Dragon Boat Festival
DESCRIPTION:Mitchell’s Place Dragon Boat Festival brings the most fun and unforgettable experience to the Birmingham area! See how well your team can compete against other local\, corporate and community teams to raise awareness for early intervention and autism spectrum disorder. \nWant to put together a team? Ask your co-workers\, friends\, spouses\, church members\, civic leaders\, customers\, neighbors\, and others to fill your team boat of  10 paddlers (minimum of 4 females per team) plus 1 drummer. Dynamic Dragon Boat Racing company provides all dragon boats\, gear and instruction (including paddles\, life jackets\, and coaches)\, plus an experienced steerer to help you along the way.
URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/dragon-boat-festival/
LOCATION:East Lake Park\, 8101 4th Ave N\, Birmingham\, AL\, 35206
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SUMMARY:MITCHELL'S PLACE DRAGON BOAT RACE & FESTIVAL IS BACK!
DESCRIPTION:  \nWe are so excited to be back for the 6th Annual Mitchell’s Place Dragon Boat Race and Festival.\nLast year 12 teams competed for the gold and we have room to grow the race in 2026.\nMitchell’s Place Dragon Boat Festival brings the most fun and unforgettable experience to the Birmingham area! See how well your team can compete against other local\, corporate and community teams to raise awareness for early intervention and autism spectrum disorder. \nWant to put together a team? Ask your co-workers\, friends\, spouses\, church members\, civic leaders\, customers\, neighbors\, and others to fill your team boat of  10 paddlers (minimum of 4 females per team) plus 1 drummer. Dynamic Dragon Boat Racing company provides all dragon boats\, gear and instruction (including paddles\, life jackets\, and coaches)\, plus an experienced steerer to help you along the way. \nThere is only space for 25 teams so register today! HOW TO REGISTER: click on the COMPETE button to see the team/sponsorship opportunities. You may pay online with a credit card OR mail in your payment to: Mitchell’s Place Office of Advancement\, 4778 Overton Road\, Birmingham\, AL 35210. \nThis year’s festival is scheduled for Saturday\, August 8\, 2026 at East Lake Park . Please join us for a nice summer day\, some friendly competition\, a kids-zone\, food trucks\, autism information\, merchant market\, cocktail contest sponsored by Titos\, music\, and more!
URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/mitchells-place-dragon-boat-race-festival-is-back/
LOCATION:East Lake Park\, 8101 4th Ave N\, Birmingham\, AL\, 35206
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SUMMARY:One Heart in the Park
DESCRIPTION:Jefferson County District Attorney’s Office (JCDA) has been a leading partner in the annual “One Heart in the Park” event since its inception – and “One Heart in the Park” has become the central event bringing advocates\, law enforcement agencies\, and community organizations together in an essential service to the community for Jefferson County in promoting community awareness of and access to crime victims’ services during the annual National Crime Victims’ Rights Week. First designated by President Ronald Regan in 1981\, National Crime Victims’ Rights Week is an annual observance during the month of April in which local advocates and law enforcement agencies join the Office for Victims of Crime (OVC)\, within the Office of Justice Programs\, U.S. Department of Justice to honor crime victims and survivors\, recognize professionals and volunteers who provide critical services to victims of crime\, and raise awareness about crime victims’ rights and services.\nThis year\, National Crime Victims’ Rights Week will take place April 19 – 25\, 2026.\nJCDA has taken on the primary responsibilities for organizing\, “One Heart in the Park” event\, which is being planned for Saturday\, April 25 at 10 AM – 2 PM at East Lake Park.
URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/one-heart-in-the-park/
LOCATION:East Lake Park\, 8101 4th Ave N\, Birmingham\, AL\, 35206
CATEGORIES:Featured Event,Featured Events,Food Trucks,Fun Outside,In-Person Events,Meet & Greet,Music,Speaking Event,Special Event,Youth
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