Can’t Miss Alabama: Holiday ideas heading into the new year

By: Shirley Jackson

Birmingham Bowl Week
Vanderbilt will face Georgia Tech at the 18th annual Birmingham Bowl on Dec. 27. Kickoff is set for 2:30 p.m. in Protective Stadium, and the game will broadcast on ABC 33/40.

Dec. 27:
Fan Fest Tailgate opens 10 a.m.
Music Stage, music starts three hours prior to kickoff.
Birmingham Bowl kickoff, 2:30 pm.
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Workplay Réveillon
On New Year’s Eve from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m., Workplay presents Workplay Réveillon, an immersive celebration that transports guests on a global journey through three themed rooms. The night kicks off in Tito’s Times Square, sponsored by Tito’s Handmade Vodka, where attendees can enjoy the signature Big Apple Martini and upbeat sounds of Mass Affect. Then, step into glamorous Paris, where Shawny Thomas and The Bangers will provide the soundtrack for cocktails and mingling. Finally, head to Rio de Janeiro, where you can dance the night away to the lively rhythms and spirited energy of Brazil with Dance Brasil Entertainment. Workplay Réveillon will feature roaming entertainment, a photo booth, and hors d’oeuvres and themed dishes from Tre Luna Catering. At the “Bham Now and Tomorrow Portal,” sponsored by Bham Now, celebrants can write their resolutions in a glowing black-light hallway. As midnight approaches, everyone will gather for the iconic ball drop and a champagne toast to ring in 2025. Guests must be 21 or older. Cocktail attire is encouraged. Tickets are $75 per person and are available here. Workplay is at 500 23rd St. South in Birmingham.
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MoonPie Over Mobile
MoonPie Over Mobile celebrations include:

11 a.m.-1 p.m. – Kids’ zone.
Noon – MoonPie noon year’s eve drop for children.
7 p.m. – DJ Dalton Muse.
7:30 p.m. – Best decorated umbrella contest.
7:30 p.m. – The Port City Secondliners.
7:45 p.m. – Cutting of the MoonPie.
8:10 p.m. – Second Line Parade.
8:30 p.m. – Opening remarks.
8:45 p.m. – Opening act: The Jukebox Brass Band.
9:30 p.m. – Opening act: Grayson Capps.
10:40 p.m. – Headliner Clint Black.
Midnight – Countdown on the main stage and MoonPie Drop.

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