Special
Events 2002
Art Night
1st Thursdays Each Month
Historic Downtown Northport
Free Event Kentuck Art Center
Trade
Days
3rd Weekend of each Month
Tannehill Historical State Park
Sakura Festival
March 1-31
A month long celebration of Japanese Art and Culture
Sponsored by the Tuscaloosa Sister Cities Commission and The University
of Alabama
NCAA Gymnastics
Championship April 18-20
Tuscaloosa and The University of Alabama play Host as outstanding
gymnastics compete for the National Championship
Coleman Coliseum
Heritage Week
A Tuscaloosa Pilgrimage April 5-7
Tour antebellum homes and the Historic downtown district
International
CityFest May 3 & 4
Downtown Tuscaloosa
Well-known musical acts, food,and children activities
July Jubilee
July 4
Downtown Tuscaloosa
Citywide celebration
Fireworks display in the evening
Moundville
Native-American Festival October 2-5
Watch Indian artists recall the past in songs,
dances, and folktales Moundville Archaeological Park
Kentuck
Festival of the Arts October 19 & 20
Enjoy events such as storytelling, children's activities, and blacksmith
demonstrations while you view the works of the more than 300
artists from across the Southeast.
Merry Market
November/TBA
Bryant Conference Center
Begin your holiday shopping at this Annual
event sponsored by the Junior League of Tuscaloosa.
Ticketed event.
West Alabama
Christmas Parade December 2
Alabama's Largest Christmas Parade
In the heart of the Tuscaloosa Central Business District.
Dickens Downtown
Victorian Christmas
setting on the streets and
in the shops of Old Downtown Northport.
Lot of family fun!
Christmas Afloat
December 7
Tuscaloosa/Northport
Black Warrior River
A holiday parade on the river.
Fireworks at the conclusion!
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