8 awesome spring festivals you need on your calendar

Spring is on our mind during this rainy weather, but these eight events have us excited for what’s coming up in the next few months.

Be sure to mark your calendar with some of these awesome festivals coming up.

Mardi Gras at MidCity

Fat Tuesday is back this year and MidCity is the place to be. This event has tons of live music, a puppy parade and trivia night.

• When: Feb. 2-Feb. 13, 4PM-11PM
• Where: 5909 University Dr, Huntsville, AL 35806

47th Annual St. Patrick’s Day

Huntsville’s 47th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade returns to the city this March. The 1.6 mile long parade will take place the night before St. Patrick’s Day in downtown Huntsville.

• When: Sat., March 16
• Where: Downtown Huntsville

Huntsville Comic + Pop Culture Expo

The 9th Huntsville Comic & Pop Culture Expo will return to the Rocket City this April. Special guests include George Taki, Oscar Nunez, Kate Flannery, Tara Strong, Melanie Zanetti, David McCormack and more.

• When: Fri., April 12-Sun., April 14
• Where: 700 Monroe St SW, Huntsville, AL 35801

Battle of the Buffalo

This chicken wing festival is for a good cause. Join the brother of UAH’s Alpha Tau Omega fraternity in raising money for cancer research at the HudsonAlpha Foundation.

• When: Sat., April 13, 12PM-6PM
• Where: 420 Church St NW, Huntsville, AL 35801

Space City Tattoo Expo

This celebration of tattoos recognizes artists from all across the world. You can expect live music, vendors, food and spirits, seminars and more.

• When: Fri., April 19-Sun., April 21
• Where: 700 Monroe St SW, Huntsville, AL 35801

Panoply Art Festival

Panoply is one of Huntsville’s biggest events of the year. The arts festival will feature over 100 different artists to the art marketplace and over 30 local musicians and bands. Plus, you can enjoy food trucks and participate in community art projects.

• When: Fri., April 26-Fri., April 28
• Where: 420 Church St NW, Huntsville, AL 35801

Greta Van Fleet

The American rock-band Greta Van Fleet is coming to Huntsville this May, and tickets are still available.

• When: Sat., May 8
• Where: 701 Amphitheater Dr NW, Huntsville, AL 35806

Alabama Jubilee Hot Air Ballon Classic

Admission and parking are free at this iconic Alabama event. Come to see the balloons or even take a ride in one of these unique aircrafts.

• When: Sat., May 25-Sun., May 26
• Where: 2901 Point Mallard Cir SE, Decatur, AL 35601

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