The Birmingham Times
From Vulcan’s 118th birthday atop Red Mountain to the Juneteenth celebration at the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute in downtown, June has been a month of festivities throughout the metro area. Whether it was the African Heritage Festival at the Birmingham Museum of Art or Central Alabama Pride’s Mardi Gras-style parade in Lakeview area residents had a wide selection of food, vendors, live performers, artists and activities to enjoy in the month. Here’s how our photographers captured some of the fun.
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Vulcan’s 118th Birthday Bash held at Vulcan Park & Museum with an afternoon party celebrating Vulcan’s birthday that included food trucks, more than a dozen vendors, special guest appearances and kids’ activities. (Amarr Croskey, For The Birmingham Times)

Vulcan’s 118th Birthday Bash held at Vulcan Park & Museum with an afternoon party celebrating Vulcan’s birthday that included food trucks, more than a dozen vendors, special guest appearances and kids’ activities. (Amarr Croskey, For The Birmingham Times)

Central Alabama Pride’s Mardi Gras-style parade returned in Lakeview along the traditional route that included the Loud and Proud Official Parade After Party and, of course, Pride Fest on June 12 in Linn Park. (Jamelaa Photography LLC)

Central Alabama Pride’s Mardi Gras-style parade returned in Lakeview along the traditional route that included the Loud and Proud Official Parade After Party and, of course, Pride Fest on June 12 in Linn Park. (Jamelaa Photography LLC)

Central Alabama Pride’s Mardi Gras-style parade returned in Lakeview along the traditional route that included the Loud and Proud Official Parade After Party and, of course, Pride Fest on June 12 in Linn Park. (Jamelaa Photography LLC)

Central Alabama Pride’s Mardi Gras-style parade returned in Lakeview along the traditional route that included the Loud and Proud Official Parade After Party and, of course, Pride Fest on June 12 in Linn Park. (Jamelaa Photography LLC)

Central Alabama Pride’s Mardi Gras-style parade returned in Lakeview along the traditional route that included the Loud and Proud Official Parade After Party and, of course, Pride Fest on June 12 in Linn Park. (Jamelaa Photography LLC)

Central Alabama Pride’s Mardi Gras-style parade returned in Lakeview along the traditional route that included the Loud and Proud Official Parade After Party and, of course, Pride Fest on June 12 in Linn Park. (Jamelaa Photography LLC)

Central Alabama Pride’s Mardi Gras-style parade returned in Lakeview along the traditional route that included the Loud and Proud Official Parade After Party and, of course, Pride Fest on June 12 in Linn Park. (Jamelaa Photography LLC)

A model during the 2022 MCFW Emerging Designer Competition at the Birmingham Museum of Art. (Ameera Steward, For The Birmingham Times)

Model with one of Aaliyah Taylor’s designs during the 2022 MCFW Emerging Designer Competition at the Birmingham Museum of Art. (Ameera Steward, For The
Birmingham Times)
Birmingham Times)

Stylist Ty Hunter, left, and Daniel Grier, founder, Magic City Fashion Week, address attendees during show at the Birmingham Museum of Art. (Ameera Steward, For The Birmingham Times)

A model during the 2022 MCFW Emerging Designer Competition at the Birmingham Museum of Art. (Ameera Steward, For The Birmingham Times)

A model during the 2022 MCFW Emerging Designer Competition at the Birmingham Museum of Art. (Ameera Steward, For The Birmingham Times)

Daniel Grier, founder, addresses attendees during show at the Birmingham Museum of Art. (Ameera Steward, For The
Birmingham Times)
Birmingham Times)

Even attendees were in style during the 2022 MCFW Emerging Designer Competition at the Birmingham Museum of Art. (Ameera Steward, For The Birmingham Times)

Even attendees were in style during the 2022 MCFW Emerging Designer Competition at the Birmingham Museum of Art. (Ameera Steward, For The Birmingham Times)

From left: Makeup artist Aaron Smith Henrikson; fashion designer Aaliyah Taylor, and stylist Ty Hunter after Taylor was announced the winner of the 2022 MCFW Emerging Designer Competition at the Birmingham Museum of Art. (Ameera Steward, For The Birmingham Times)

A model during the 2022 MCFW Emerging Designer Competition at the Birmingham Museum of Art. (Ameera Steward, For The Birmingham Times)

Hosted by the Central Alabama Caribbean American Organization, this family-friendly celebration of Caribbean culture with food, music, dancing and a parade was held at DeBardeleben Park in Bessemer, AL. (Amarr Croskey, For The Birmingham Times)

Hosted by the Central Alabama Caribbean American Organization, this family-friendly celebration of Caribbean culture with food, music, dancing and a parade was held at DeBardeleben Park in Bessemer, AL. (Amarr Croskey, For The Birmingham Times)

Hosted by the Central Alabama Caribbean American Organization, this family-friendly celebration of Caribbean culture with food, music, dancing and a parade was held at DeBardeleben Park in Bessemer, AL. (Amarr Croskey, For The Birmingham Times)

Hosted by the Central Alabama Caribbean American Organization, this family-friendly celebration of Caribbean culture with food, music, dancing and a parade was held at DeBardeleben Park in Bessemer, AL. (Amarr Croskey, For The Birmingham Times)

Hosted by the Central Alabama Caribbean American Organization, this family-friendly celebration of Caribbean culture with food, music, dancing and a parade was held at DeBardeleben Park in Bessemer, AL. (Amarr Croskey, For The Birmingham Times)

Hosted by the Central Alabama Caribbean American Organization, this family-friendly celebration of Caribbean and global cultures with was held at DeBardeleben Park in Bessemer, AL. (Amarr Croskey, For The Birmingham Times)

Hosted by the Central Alabama Caribbean American Organization, this family-friendly celebration of Caribbean culture with vendors, food, music, dancing and a parade was held at DeBardeleben Park in Bessemer, AL. (Amarr Croskey, For The Birmingham Times)

Hosted by the Central Alabama Caribbean American Organization, this family-friendly celebration of Caribbean culture with food, music, dancing and a parade was held
at DeBardeleben Park in Bessemer, AL. (Amarr Croskey, For The Birmingham Times)
at DeBardeleben Park in Bessemer, AL. (Amarr Croskey, For The Birmingham Times)

Hosted by the Central Alabama Caribbean American Organization, this family-friendly celebration of Caribbean culture with food, music, dancing and a parade was held
at DeBardeleben Park in Bessemer, AL. (Amarr Croskey, For The Birmingham Times)
at DeBardeleben Park in Bessemer, AL. (Amarr Croskey, For The Birmingham Times)

Hosted by the Central Alabama Caribbean American Organization, this family-friendly celebration of Caribbean culture with food, music, dancing and a parade was held
at DeBardeleben Park in Bessemer, AL. (Amarr Croskey, For The Birmingham Times)
at DeBardeleben Park in Bessemer, AL. (Amarr Croskey, For The Birmingham Times)

Hosted by the Central Alabama Caribbean American Organization, this family-friendly celebration of Caribbean culture with food, music, dancing and a parade was held
at DeBardeleben Park in Bessemer, AL. (Amarr Croskey, For The Birmingham Times)
at DeBardeleben Park in Bessemer, AL. (Amarr Croskey, For The Birmingham Times)

African Heritage Festival held at Birmingham Museum of Art featuring Sahi On Ko Djony West African Dance and Drumming Experience as well as art activities, a folk music workshop, food tastings and more. (Barnett Wright, The Birmingham Times)

African Heritage Festival held at Birmingham Museum of Art featuring Sahi On Ko Djony West African Dance and Drumming Experience as well as art activities, a folk music workshop, food tastings and more. (Barnett Wright, The Birmingham Times)

African Heritage Festival held at Birmingham Museum of Art featuring Sahi On Ko Djony West African Dance and Drumming Experience as well as art activities, a folk music workshop, food tastings and more. (Barnett Wright, The Birmingham Times)

African Heritage Festival held at Birmingham Museum of Art featuring Sahi On Ko Djony West African Dance and Drumming Experience as well as art activities, a folk music workshop, food tastings and more. (Barnett Wright, The Birmingham Times)

African Heritage Festival held at Birmingham Museum of Art featuring Sahi On Ko Djony West African Dance and Drumming Experience as well as art activities, a folk music workshop, food tastings and more. (Barnett Wright, The Birmingham Times)

African Heritage Festival held at Birmingham Museum of Art featuring Sahi On Ko Djony West African Dance and Drumming Experience as well as art activities, a folk music workshop, food tastings and more. (Barnett Wright, The Birmingham Times)

The Birmingham Civil Rights Institute’s Juneteenth (Freedom Day) commemorated the many celebrations that have taken place in Magic City backyards as well as a special salute to Negro Leagues; live performances and vendors. (Amarr Croskey, For The Birmingham Times)

The Birmingham Civil Rights Institute’s Juneteenth (Freedom Day) commemorated the many celebrations that have taken place in Magic City backyards as well as a special salute to Negro Leagues; live performances and vendors. (Amarr Croskey, For The Birmingham Times)

Ashley Sankey’s soulful voice was a part of the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute’s Juneteenth (Freedom Day) celebration in downtown. (Amarr Croskey, For The Birmingham Times)

The Birmingham Civil Rights Institute’s Juneteenth (Freedom Day) Celebration attracted Larry and Angeline Woodruff who were in downtown to commemorate the celebration. (Amarr Croskey, For The Birmingham Times)

The Birmingham Civil Rights Institute’s Juneteenth (Freedom Day) Celebration attracted Yolanda Ross who was in downtown to commemorate the celebration (Amarr Croskey, For The Birmingham Times)

The Birmingham Civil Rights Institute’s Juneteenth (Freedom Day) commemorated the many celebrations that have taken place in Magic City backyards as well as a special salute to Negro Leagues; live performances and vendors. (Amarr Croskey, For The Birmingham Times)