Super Saturday Sidewalk Sale

The best shopping experience in Downtown Huntsville is happening this weekend on Saturday, September 5th from 10am to 5 pm! We are going to give you an insiders look at the local restaurants and retail shops participating, the Pop-Up Buskerfest, the Pop-Up Art Walk, and the newest addition to our Secret Art Trail that will be unveiled on Saturday. If you are staying in town this Labor Day weekend, this is a jam packed event you don't want to miss!

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Local restaurants and retail shops around the downtown area will be expanding their businesses onto the sidewalk outside of their doors, offering special deals and sales. Confirmed participants include: Indigo's Boutique, Harrison Brothers Hardware, Roosevelt & Co., Elitaire Boutique, In Bloom Floral Design Studio, Caley Paige Home and Gifts, OTBX, and Commerce Kitchen!

Huge savings from some of your favorite downtown shopping locations and amazing food are in store for you this Saturday! Head over to our Facebook Event Page to see updates and RSVP!

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If you need a break from shopping and dining, enjoy our Pop-Up Art Walk and Pop-Up Buskerfest! Get a look at the home made work from some of our local artists and enjoy live music from some of Huntsville's most talented buskers while walking through Downtown.

Confirmed Art Walk vendors include: Soul Spirit Jewelry, Dot Tone Designs, Chalk Art by Jenny, Grey Haven Art, Art See Jan, Beaks & Buds, Porta Spot, Matices De Colores Art, Carpenter Carpentry, Bowties by Emily, Embrace Candles, Yala Avenue, and Vacation Plant Co.

Confirmed Buskers include: Will Whetzel, Carl Thomas, Karen Newsum, Trey Cornelius, Mercedez Goff, Donnie Cox, and Isaiah Watson-Deloach.

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Here is a sneak peek photo of a new art piece from Jessie Andrews that we will unveil during the Super Saturday Sidewalk Sale! This piece is located in Washington Park and will be added to Downtown Huntsville's Secret Art Trail. 

We hope you will be joining us in Downtown Huntsville this Labor Day weekend! Come enjoy some of this year's best sales, food, music and more at the Super Saturday Sidewalk Sale!

Tips For Making the Most of Your Food Truck All Stars Experience!

We are so excited that the 1st Food Truck All Stars is tomorrow night! We know this year's rally may look a little different than in the past, so we want to share our top three tips for having the best time at the event!

Tip #1: Bring Back the Progressive Dinner!
You remember progressive dinners, right? As a refresher, progressive dinners are when you travel to different restaurants for each part of your meal, so you could have appetizers at one place, entrees at another, and finally move to a different place for dessert! Our Socially Distant Food Truck All Stars is the PERFECT opportunity for a progressive dinner! Maybe you can stop for some Truffle Parmesan Fries at I Love Bacon, move to Beast Mode for a Cuban Burger, and then grab a cold treat from Suzy's Pops. The possibilities are endless!

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Tip #2: Enjoy Your Favorite Purple Cup Drink While You Explore the Food Trucks!
It's not a coincidence that all of our food trucks are located within a Downtown Huntsville Entertainment District! That means you can grab your favorite beer, wine, or cocktail in a purple cup (adults only, of course!) and take it with you to your next food truck destination! There are plenty of places throughout the event that sell drinks in purple cups. Check out a few below!

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Tip #3: Explore Downtown Huntsville Between Courses!
While you are waiting for your appetizers to settle before getting your entrees, use that time to take advantage of the many activities that Downtown Huntsville has to offer! We have included some of our favorite things to do when we have free time below.

  • Explore the Downtown Huntsville Secret Art Trail and see how many hidden pieces of art you can spot before you finish dessert.

  • Experience live, local music through the entire event with Arts Huntsville's Summer Street Jams! They will host performances in three different locations throughout Food Truck All Stars.

  • Dinner and a shopping spree? Yes, please! Downtown Huntsville is home to some of the best shopping in the area, so we recommend browsing the selections of our local shops on your way to your next course.

  • Enjoy Big Spring Park! See if you can spot any of the ducklings that were born this spring or bring a frisbee to toss under a shade tree. Once the sun goes down, you can enjoy the nightly light show at the grotto in Big Spring Park East. 

Tip #4: Remember to Stay Safe and Socially Distanced!
Although we are trying to get back to a sense of normalcy, we do need to remember that we are still in the middle of a pandemic. Please wear a face covering at all times while standing in line or near any group that isn't in your immediate household. You will see the food truck employees wearing them also! Stay at least 6 feet apart, even while standing in line or waiting for your food. After you get your food, move away from the trucks to avoid congestion. There are plenty of great places to eat around Downtown Huntsville! Most importantly, be respectful to our trucks and those around you. Be kind and patient, and you will have a great experience!

RSVP to the Facebook Event Page and make plans to attend the first Food Truck All-Star rallies on June 5th and 19th from 5:00-9:00 pm! The event is free and open to the public, so we can't wait to see you there!

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Parade Season in Downtown Huntsville

We love this time of year because it means we’re in the middle of what we like to call “parade season” in Downtown Huntsville.  

What is “parade season”?  

It’s actually pretty simple: beginning in November with the Veterans Day Parade (the second largest in the country, by the way), Downtown Huntsville hosts what is typically five straight months of parades.

December brings the nighttime Christmas Parade, followed by the inspiring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Parade in January.  Then in February and March, the Mardi Gras Parade and St. Patrick’s Day Parade, two of the most festive parades in the area, roll into the Rocket City Center.

While shorter than the others, the Downtown Huntsville Mardi Gras Parade still brings the party. Local groups create quirky krewes and floats with plenty of beads to be shared.  This year’s route will run down Green Street to Gates Avenue, follow Southside and Eastside Courthouse Square, and return on Washington Street and Jefferson Street to end at The Furniture Factory. And, while we love the beads, please note that they may be only thrown and received in designated areas with metal barricades.  Never fear though, as many Downtown establishments feature parade after-parties where the beads flow as freely as the fun.

Wrapping up Downtown Parade Season is the long-standing Huntsville St. Patrick’s Day Parade.  Officially known as the Ellen McAnnely Memorial St. Patrick’s Day Parade, it brings throngs of green-clad participants to the Rocket City Center.  The route includes the traditional procession down Jefferson Street, where the parade is blessed by Saint Mary of the Visitation Church. Thousands of parade participants and onlookers prepare for a day (and night) filled with green memories and fun.

As you can hopefully see, November through March is an amazing time to experience a parade of almost every kind right here in Downtown Huntsville!