Ready For Birmingham's Day on the Town?

Saturday, the streets of downtown Birmingham will shut down to traffic for the annual citywide sidewalk sale known as Day on the Town. Dozens of downtown merchants will have their best items and deals on display from 9 a.m.-9 p.m., accompanied by live music, entertainment, food, and a display of classic cars.

“Birmingham is the place to be during Day On The Town. We anticipate large crowds during this action-packed event with activities from sun-up to sun-down,” said John Heiney, executive director of Birmingham’s Principal Shopping District. 

Described as a 12-hour "power sale," merchants will offer deep discounts for serious shoppers while local musicians perform on four stages. See Five Musical Acts at Birmingham's Day on the Town.

Learn more about the several free children's activities also planned during the day here.

The Basics

When: 9 a.m.-9 p.m.

Where: Downtown Birmingham (rain or shine)

Road closures: Maple Road will be closed from Bates to Peabody, and Old Woodward will close from Willits to Brown., by the . Meanwhile, the Pierce and Merrill loop will also be closed between South Old Woodward and Maple.

Parking: Parking is free at any of the city's five parking structures, as well at any of the downtown parking spots with meters.

New this year: The North Oaks Corvette Club will host a "Corvette Generations" car show for the first time at Day on the Town. More than 100 Corvettes will be featured at the juried car show, which also includes prizes and a 50/50 raffle. More information is available at the group's website.

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