News Summary
Birmingham will host the Steel City Smooth Jazz Festival from June 5 to June 8 at Legion Field and Linn Park. The festival will feature lively performances, food vendors, and a unique line dance event open to attendees who RSVP online. The Birmingham City Council has approved a $175,000 budget to support the event, emphasizing its potential to attract visitors and benefit local businesses. The festival aims to highlight Birmingham’s vibrant culture through a variety of activities and performances.
Birmingham will play host to the highly anticipated Steel City Smooth Jazz Festival starting on June 5, 2025, at Legion Field, with a series of exciting events scheduled to take place through June 8 at Linn Park in downtown Birmingham. The festival promises a lively atmosphere featuring performances, food vendors, and a unique line dance event that is free for attendees with an online RSVP.
The opening day on June 5 kicks off at 4 p.m. with a special line dance event, showcasing performances by popular entertainers Cupid and Logan the Entertainer. Guests are encouraged to reserve their free tickets through the event’s official website, www.steelcityjazzfest.org.
To support the event, the Birmingham City Council has approved a budget of $175,000, emphasizing the festival’s significance in attracting visitors from outside the region and benefiting local businesses and hotels, according to Council President Darrell O’Quinn.
Event Schedule and Venue Details
After the opening day festivities, the main events will take place at Linn Park, with gates opening on:
- June 6: Gates open at 4 p.m.; first act at 8:15 p.m.
- June 7: Gates open at 12 p.m.; first act starting at 1 p.m.
- June 8: Gates open at 1 p.m.; final act begins at 2 p.m.
Attendees are recommended to wear comfortable footwear, such as sneakers or sandals, as high heels are not permitted on the dance field. To ensure safety and security, a clear bag policy will be enforced at Legion Field, and parking is available for $5.
Street Closures and Parking Information
In preparation for the festival, several street closures will be implemented in the downtown area:
- Rev. Abraham Woods Jr. Blvd from Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd to 19th Street North
- Park Place from Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd to 19th Street North
- Short 20th Street North in front of Birmingham City Hall
On June 5, no vehicles will be allowed to park on Park Place as food trucks and vendors will begin assembling at 4 p.m. Subsequent closures will include:
- June 6: Closure of Abraham Woods Jr. Blvd starting at 9 a.m. for fencing installation, while maintaining sidewalk access for foot traffic. The Boutwell deck access will close at 9 a.m., with entry through 19th Street North.
- Closure of Short 20th Street North to foot traffic at 2 p.m.; Park Place will remain accessible until 3 p.m.
- Parking in the Boutwell deck on June 6 will cost $30 starting at 1 p.m., with additional downtown street parking available where possible.
Conclusion
The Steel City Smooth Jazz Festival is set to be an exciting community event, drawing visitors and music enthusiasts to Birmingham. With a variety of activities planned and numerous local businesses poised to benefit, the festival aims to shine a spotlight on the city’s vibrant culture and entertainment offerings.
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Additional Resources
- AL.com: Birmingham Music Festival Opens
- Wikipedia: Birmingham, Alabama
- Alabama News Center: Can’t Miss Alabama Events
- Google Search: Steel City Smooth Jazz Festival
- CBS 42: Birmingham Streets to Close
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Jazz
- ABC 33/40: Street Closures for Jazz Festival
- Google News: Birmingham Steel City Smooth Jazz Festival
