Hundreds gathered to watch a celebration on the Alabama Capitol steps as Gov. Kay Ivey dedicated the Alabama Bicentennial Park on the state’s 200th birthday. Alabama News Network provided a Special Report with Live coverage on CBS 8 and ABC 32. The park dedication was just one of many events happening throughout downtown Montgomery to remember the day that Alabama…
Alabama celebrates its bicentennial. State officials have a complete weekend full of events in downtown Montgomery to commemorate 200 years since Alabama became a state on Dec. 14, 1819. ALABAMA BICENTENNIAL SCHEDULE Saturday, December 14th 10 a.m. ALABAMA BICENTENNIAL PARADE Dexter Avenue The Saturday celebration begins at 10 AM with a parade of Alabama people, places and…
Governor Ivey was in her hometown of Camden Friday morning to commemorate the bicentennial of Wilcox. Co. The rain and cold did not stop elected officials, students, and residents from coming out to the historic Camden Female Institute to celebrate with Governor Ivey. Camden Mayor Phil Creswell presented Gov. Ivey with a proclamation, and members of Governor Ivey’s 1963 class…
Final preparations are underway at Alabama Bicentennial Park in Downtown Montgomery. Monuments will be unveiled at the Bicentennial celebration on December 14th. Gov. Kay Ivey will dedicate Alabama Bicentennial Park, which tells the state’s story in 16 bronze plaques. The 2019 Bicentennial celebration will be three days of events marking the 200th anniversary of Alabama’s admission to the United States….
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) – Alabama is celebrating its 200th birthday. The 2019 bicentennial celebration will culminate in December with three days of events in Montgomery. The event marks the 200th anniversary of Alabama’s admission to the United States. The celebration includes concerts, a parade, a park dedication, performances and open houses. The three-day celebration begins with a concert by Bobby…
Alabama News Network is on the road with “Your Town Friday”. This week, we’re at Wind Creek State Park at Lake Martin. All Alabama state parks are celebrating the state’s bicentennial today, the 200th day of the year. The celebration includes free admission and discounts on overnight stays. At Wind Creek, we saw workers serving cake and ice cream to…
Friday is the 200th day of the year. That’s the perfect reason for Alabama State Parks to celebrate the state’s bicentennial. On that day, Alabama’s state parks will offer free admission, free parking and a 20% discount on overnight accommodations (some exceptions apply). Park officials say the free admission will cover all gate and day use fees and includes free…
