We Love Homewood Day
We Love Homewood Day is an annual civic festival begun in 1986 and sponsored by the city of Homewood.
History
2005
In 2005, We Love Homewood Day was held May 7. It featured activities at Homewood Patriot Park a parade from the Homewood Public Library to the Edgewood Business District. At the conclusion of the parade, a Quality of Life award was presented to Homewood High School football coach Bob Newton.
2006
The 2006 event was held May 6, marking the 20th year of the event.
2007
The 2007 We Love Homewood Day was held on May 5. The day included a "Spring in the Park" festival at Homewood Patriot Park from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, a parade from the Homewood Public Library to the Edgewood Business District at 6:00 PM, and a "Family Street Dance" in the business district from 7:00 - 9:00 PM.
2008
The 2008 event was spread over two days, May 2–3. Lifelong Homewood resident and former Birmingham police officer Randy Smith was grand marshal of the Saturday evening parade, which started at the Homewood Public Library at 6:00 PM and ran to the Edgewood Business District. Smith received a Quality of Life award as well.
References
- Bryan, Kim. (April 30, 2008). "City to honor a favorite son." The Birmingham News.