Since 1923, United Way of Central Alabama has been connecting organizations with people to make our community a better place to live. And thanks to loyal volunteers and donors, our fundraising impact has increased to more than $38 million across a six-county region.
We’re excited for you to get to know us during our anniversary event on June 24, 2023 from 3-8 p.m. at City Walk BHAM, which will feature live music, food, performers, art, games and more. While admission is free, registration is encouraged. Come celebrate 100 years of transforming communities and see what’s in store for our future!
Schedule:
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General
3:00 Gates Open, Lynden Blake welcomes DJ Gap to open the Sound Stage
3:15 Pacesetter Program begins
3:15 Drumline with Zulu Connection
3:20 Lynden Blake introduces Pacesetter Program and Goal Announcement, with the UWCA Centennial Children’s Choir performing the UWCA Centennial Song
3:45 Zulu Connection takes the Sound Stage
3:55 Los Destakados takes the Sound Stage
4:30 Good Vibez at the Sound Stage
5:00 Act of Congress at the Sound Stage
6:00 Fly Dave and the Party Rockers open the Main Stage
7:00 Moon Taxi takes the Main Stage
*subject to change without notice
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Entertainment
Music:
3:00 DJ Gap at the Sound Stage
3:15 Drumline with The Zulu Connection at the Sound Stage
3:55 Los Destakados at the Sound Stage
4:30 Good Vibez at the Sound Stage
5:00 Act of Congress at the Sound Stage
6:00 Fly Dave and the Party Rockers open the Main Stage
7:00 Moon Taxi takes the Main Stage
Pacesetter Program: 3:15 pm. Enjoy the drumline, Centennial Song performance, hear from our Campaign Chairs, with special recognitions and sponsor highlights.
Partner Agency Fair: 3:00 – 8:00 pm. Discover the work of over 40 partner agencies that make a huge impact in Central Alabama. Use your Centennial Passport at each for a chance to win a prize.
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Food Trucks
A-Train: A-Train specializes in quesadillas, wings, and Philly cheesesteaks.
Adored Sweets: Adored Sweets is dedicated to offering quality sweets.
Berries by Crystal: Providing a healthier food option with a hint of selfish indulgence.
Frozen Rooster: Frozen Rooster is a local family-owned American style restaurant serving classic menu items such as wings, fries, fish, ice cream and other favorites, combined with GREAT customer service and the option of “Chick or Treat!”
Hollywood Grill: Phillys.Wings.Burgers. Try it with the Magic Sauce. Trust us. Fries. and *that* Hollywood Punch.
Lil Bougie Foodie: Bougie food but not so bougie people! Come taste our most delightful and delicious twist on Jamaican and American cuisine. Your taste buds need it!
Nawlins Style Po Boys: Our po’boy food truck serves a variety of flavorful food inspired by the tastes of New Orleans.
Naughty But Nice Kettle Corn: Naughty But Nice offer the freshest kettle corn with the widest flavor variety, because our product is hand-crafted in small batches and delivered directly to the consumer.
Pandy Sno Biz: Shave Ice, Smoothies, Iced Coffee, and more sweet treats since 2006!
Sugar & Ice Dessert: We are a mobile dessert truck offering shaved ice, ice cream, fresh squeezed juice.
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Kids Zone
Bounce castle
Bubble machine
Balloon artists
Face painting
Art activity with the Birmingham Museum of Art
Cartoon character mascots
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Sports Garden
5:00 Big Al, Alabama mascot appearance
5:00 Aubie, Auburn mascot appearance
Fun games and activities featuring representatives from:
Birmingham Barons
Birmingham Bulls
Birmingham Legion
Birmingham Squadron
Birmingham Stallions
Plus:
Adult seesaw
Cornhole
Oversized stacking bricks
Soccer kick and score
Basketball pop shot
Football toss
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by Stages
Sound Stage: with Lynden Blake
3:00 DJ Gap at the Sound Stage
3:15 Drumline with The Zulu Connection at the Sound Stage
3:55 Los Destakados at the Sound Stage
4:30 Good Vibez at the Sound Stage
5:00 Act of Congress at the Sound Stage
Main Stage:
6:00 Fly Dave and the Party Rockers open the Main Stage
7:00 Moon Taxi takes the Main Stage
Parking Options:
Paid parking is available in the BPA Parking deck located on 801 19th Street North for $10.00
Street parking is available along the outer perimeters of City Walk along 9th Avenue North and corresponding cross streets.
Time metered parking is FREE after 6:00 pm and on weekends
BJCC parking deck is available for $20.00
By entering the United Way of Central Alabama Centennial Celebration event, you are entering a public area where photography, audio and video recording may occur.
Your entry and presence on the event premises constitutes your consent to be photographed, filmed, and/or otherwise recorded and to the release, publication, exhibition, or reproduction of any and all recorded media of your appearance, voice, and name for any purpose whatsoever in perpetuity in connection with the United Way of Central Alabama and its initiatives, including, by way of example only, use on websites, in social media, news and advertising.
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Furthermore, this event is free and open to the public, and other persons, including representatives of media organizations, may also be recording persons in attendance; UWCA makes no representations about any third-party use of recordings in any manner.
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