Discounts, food trucks, more planned for Day On The Town

BIRMINGHAM — Downtown Birmingham will host the annual Day On The Town 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, July 27.

Organizers said attendees will find deeply discounted merchandise from over 60 retailers, food trucks, chalk art displays, kids activities provided by Tree Runner and more in stores and throughout the streets and sidewalks downtown.

Food trucks serving up frozen treats, burgers and lobster will be available throughout the event. Kevin from Channel 955’s “Mojo in the Morning” will go live from the Channel 955 Ice Cream Truck, powered by BIGGBY Coffee,  1-3 p.m.

“This is the day that shoppers look forward to all year. We encourage people to check out sales at the many retailers and to complete their day with a meal on the patio of one of our great restaurants or a nice walk through the park,” said Birmingham Shopping District Operations and Events Manager Jaimi Brook. “Be sure to get here early to find the best deals.”

A Birmingham Police Department open house event will be held on Martin Street and Pierce Street 10 a.m.-1 p.m. It will feature a driving simulator, therapy K-9s, drone demonstrations and a bike rodeo. There will also be giveaways, an opportunity to properly dispose of medication through Operation Medicine Cabinet and gunlock distribution.

The event is organized by the Birmingham Shopping District.

Old Woodward Avenue will be closed to vehicles from Willits Street to Brown Street; Maple Road will be closed from Bates Street to Peabody Street for retail displays and pedestrian traffic. Parking is free in municipal structures during the event.

Visit www.allinbirmingham.com/visitors/dayonthetown for more information.