2024 Jazz & Art Festival
Welcome to the Mainstreet Anniston Jazz and Art Festival!
Get ready for an exciting event filled with jazz music and stunning art. Join us at the City Market at 126 W. 11th Street for a lively, in-person, event that will make your heart sing. Immerse yourself in the soulful melodies of talented jazz musicians while admiring the incredible artworks on display. This is an event you don’t want to miss! So mark your calendars and get ready to experience the magic of jazz and art at the Mainstreet Anniston Jazz and Art Festival.
VIP tickets are on sale for the exclusive low country boil happening on Friday, October 11th, 2024 from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM.
Admission to the Jazz and Art Festival on Saturday, October 12th from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM is FREE to the public
Proceeds benefit Cheaha Creative Arts – a premier organization that provides an affordable fine arts education for children and adults. Cheaha Creative Arts celebrates and promotes the arts in our community.
Interested in displaying your art in the Art Market and Gallery? Contact ccafineartsdirector@gmail.com for more information
Downtown Anniston Christmas Parade
🎄 You’re Invited to the Annual Downtown Anniston Christmas Parade! 🎄
Join us as we travel through time in our “Christmas Through the Decades” parade! Experience the magic of Christmas past on Saturday, December 7th at 6:30 pm in Downtown Anniston.
✨ What to Expect:
Nostalgic Floats: Relive the charm of Christmases from the roaring ’20s to the vibrant ’80s!
Festive Music: Enjoy classic carols and modern hits that span generations.
Dress Up: Come in your favorite decade’s holiday attire—whether it’s a flapper dress or neon leg warmers!
Family Fun: Enjoy activities, treats, and photo ops that celebrate both the past and the future of Christmas.
✨ New This Year:
Holiday Vendor Market: Open from 3 PM to 9 PM! Discover unique gifts, delicious treats, and local artisans.
Christmas Concerts: Enjoy live performances that will get you in the holiday spirit!
Official Tree Lighting Ceremony: Watch as we illuminate our holiday tree and kick off the season with a dazzling display.
🎅 Festivities Include:
Santa Pictures: Capture the magic with Santa himself!
Hot Cocoa & Treats: Warm up with some festive drinks and snacks.
Christmas Shopping: Find the perfect gifts for everyone on your list!
🎁 Looking Back & Dreaming Forward:
As we celebrate the joy of Christmases gone by, we also embrace the wonders yet to come. Let’s create new memories together and spark the magic of the season for generations to follow!
Don’t miss this enchanting evening of nostalgia, joy, and holiday spirit!
Bring your friends, family, and holiday cheer! 🌟
Neewollah on Noble!
Join us for Main Street Anniston’s FAVORITE HALLOWEEN event….Neewollah on Noble!
When: Saturday, October 26, 2024, from 12pm till 4pm
Where: Historic Downtown Anniston
Bring the entire family! We will have a Kids Zone, Costume Contest, Live Music, Cruise-In Trunk or Treat, plus Candy and Food! There is something for everyone… including your 4 legged family members!
Would you like to be a vendor at Neewollah on Noble? Vendor applications available here https://www.annistonal.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Newollah-App-24.pdf
Fall Youth Sports Registration!
Registration for Fall Youth Sports is now open! Registration will run until August 16, 2024!
You may register your superstar online today, by visiting: https://tinyurl.com/49epzemk.
You May also register in-person by downloading and filling out our registration form, linked here, and returning it to the Anniston Aquatics & Fitness Center: https://tinyurl.com/hrfbmb6u.
This Fall we are offering the following sports:
T.O.T. Soccer (Teaching Our Toddlers Soccer): $50
Youth Soccer: $85
Youth Volleyball: $40
Intro to Volleyball Skills 101: $60
For questions, please reach out to City of Anniston Athletic Director, Darren Spruill, at: 256-820-3860 and/or dspruill@annistonal.gov.
