About 5,000 pounds of
barbecue hit the grill …
… for one of Birmingham’s oldest Fourth of July celebrations: the 61st annual Independence Day Festival at Our Lady of Sorrows Church in Homewood.
In addition to food, the July 3 festival included the popular Trash ‘n’ Treasure rummage sale in the gym and a huge tent full of furniture in the parking lot.
Games for all ages included a dunking booth, putt-putt, cake walk, horse racing, ring toss, doll booth, toy car racing and bingo.
The festival, organized by the Knights of Columbus Council #4304, featured Bobby “T” Tanory providing music and karaoke. There was also a raffle with eight great prizes and the awarding of the Ernie Eltz volunteer of the year award.
Grand marshal was the Rev. Msgr. Martin Muller, OLS pastor.
Festival proceeds go to the OLS Building Fund, the OLS School and the Knights of Columbus.
Riverchase residents
and friends …
… enjoyed festive neighborhood-wide events during the Fourth of July weekend.
A fireworks display and barbecue dinner were held at Riverchase Country Club July 2. On July 3, residents decorated their convertibles, antique cars and motorcycles for a star-spangled drive through the streets of Riverchase, ending in food and fun activities at the country club’s driving range.
The annual events were joint efforts of the Riverchase Residential Association, Riverchase Women’s Club and Riverchase Country Club.
