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Absolutely Alabama preview: Aprons, berries, a garden and saloon

Submitted by Melynda Sides, Digital Content Producer
Friday, May 17th, 2013, 3:37pm
Photos and captions by Fred Hunter
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Trussville's City Fest will go on 'rain or shine' May 3-4

Submitted by Melynda Sides, Digital Content Producer
Friday, May 3rd, 2013, 2:19pm
Trussville's City Fest will go on 'rain or shine' May 3-4

Trussville's 33rd annual citywide celebration will go on this Saturday, May 4 "rain or shine," according to the chamber of commerce.

City Fest, formerly known as Trussville's "Dog Daze" festival, will take place in The Mall in historic downtown Trussville. Admission is free.

"Trussville City Fest this weekend is RAIN or SHINE. We are gonna have a great time no matter what. Please makes plans to come. Umbrella's are allowed. There is no make-up date! SEE YOU THIS WEEKEND!" the Trussville Area Chamber of Commerce posted on their Facebook page on Wednesday, May 1.

For more information, visit www.trussvillecityfest.com or see the press release from the chamber of commerce below:

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22 Alabama cities to hold April walking tours

Submitted by MyFoxAL Web Staff on Thursday, March 28th, 5:22 pm
22 Alabama cities to hold April walking tours

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - The Alabama Tourism Department says 22 towns across the state will participate in the department's April Walking Tours.

The department's Brian Jones says more than 1,700 tours have been done since the program started 10 years ago. The free, hour-long tours of historic districts and courthouse squares will start at 10 a.m. on April 6, 13, 20 and 27.

Participating cities are Athens, Atmore, Birmingham, Butler, Courtland, Cullman, Decatur, Eufaula, Fairhope, Florence, Huntsville, Madison, Mobile, Monroeville, Montevallo, Montgomery, Phenix City, Prattville, Sheffield, Sylacauga, Tuscumbia and Wetumpka.

Find out more at www.alabama.travel/trails/april-walking-tours

Copyright 2013 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

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Chili cook-off Saturday in support of The Exceptional Foundation

Submitted by Kimberly Richardson, FOX6 WBRC Intern
Wednesday, February 27th, 2013, 4:09pm
Chili cook-off Saturday in support of The Exceptional Foundation

BIRMINGHAM, AL (WBRC) -  If you love chili, get excited— The Exceptional Foundation’s ninth annual Chili Cook-Off is this weekend. Along with your taste buds being incredibly satisfied, ticket proceeds will go towards social and recreational activities for the foundation. 

This Saturday, March 2, from 10:30 a.m. until 3 p.m., you’ll be able to try almost 100 different types of chili and see the city’s top chefs square off for the cook-off. This year it's moving locations and will be held in the parking lot of the Colonial Brookwood Village mall.

“This annual event has developed a loyal following across a diverse audience base because it is a fun, 'come as you are' outdoor party offering good food, live music and friendly competition," fundraiser originator Billy McGruder said in a statement released by the Exceptional Foundation

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Photos: The 12 Pets of Christmas

Submitted by Melynda Sides, Digital Content Producer
Friday, December 21st, 2012, 5:51pm
Nina Jackson
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Christmas parades Dec. 10-17

Submitted by Melynda Sides, Digital Content Producer
Monday, December 10th, 2012, 1:42pm
Christmas parades Dec. 10-17

Monday, Dec. 10

Anniston Christmas Parade - originally set for Dec. 10, the parade has been RESCHEDULED due to the weather for Thursday, Dec. 13 at 6:30 p.m. Theme is "Storybook Christmas."  http://www.annistonal.gov/news/?newsID=190

Tuesday, Dec. 11

Homewood Christmas Parade and tree lighting ceremony - 6:30 p.m. Deadline to enter is Dec. 6. http://homewoodparks.com/special-events/christmas-parade/

Vernon Christmas Parade - 2 p.m. http://www.alabama.travel/events/vernon_christmas_parade_-_web_submission

Thursday, Dec. 13

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Christmas parades Dec. 3-9

Submitted by Melynda Sides, Digital Content Producer
Monday, December 3rd, 2012, 4:46pm
Christmas parades Dec. 3-9

Here is a list of the Christmas parades happening the week of December 3-9. To share photos from your hometown's Christmas parade with us, email them to pix@wbrc.com or post them on our Facebook page.

Monday, Dec. 3

West Alabama Christmas Parade in downtown Tuscaloosa – 6:30 p.m.  "12 Days of Christmas" http://www.tcpara.org/page/125/special_events.html

Alex City Christmas Parade – 6 p.m. http://www.alexandercity.org/calendars.html

Gadsden Christmas Parade - 6 p.m. on Broad Street http://www.etowahtourism.com/events.html

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