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Alabama is hosting one big yearlong party, and we want everyone to be a part of the celebration.
 Governor Bob Riley has issued an open invitation for former residents and visitors to come and experience the best of Alabama this year during the Year of Alabama Small Towns and Downtowns celebration.
Activities are being held in and around parks, on downtown streets, and at museums and attractions throughout the state.
During homecoming weekends in Alabama, you can witness the unveiling of a locally written historic marker, hear fascinating stories about growing up in the South from local citizens, participate in a downtown walking tour, step back in time to celebrate our history, or experience local culture during any one of the more than 1,600 festivals and events taking place around Alabama this year.
But that's not all. You'll see neighbors getting together with neighbors, churches having old-fashioned potluck dinners on the grounds, and museums, old homes and historic attractions beckoning you to step inside for a tour.
This year, raise a bighearted cup in a toast to Alabama's small towns and downtowns. More than 210 cities and towns have spruced up, shaped up and geared up to celebrate their unique heritage during fun festivals, history tours, homecoming celebrations, marker unveilings and a myriad of other special events. During the Year of Alabama Small Towns and Downtowns, residents and visitors alike are invited to sip lemonade on the porch of a historic mansion, participate in the statewide Big Read featuring Tom Sawyer, celebrate the 4th of July with big time country musicians and community picnic at Goosepond in Scottsboro, step inside a local museum for a nostalgic look at Alabama's Civil War and Civil Rights past, sample the flavor of locally owned restaurants and cafés, enjoy music in various venues, or go on a walking or driving tour to discover the history, beauty and culture of Sweet Home Alabama. The following is the list of some of the special celebrations planned for 2010 in Jackson County:
- Bridgeport - Siege at Bridgeport Re-enactment - March 26 thru 28
- Dutton - Dutton Community Christmas Parade - December 11
- Langston - Langston Homecoming Week - April 25
- Scottsboro - Celebration on the Tennessee River - July 4
- Section - Section Labor Day - September 6
- Stevenson - Stevenson Depot Days - June 10 thru 13
- Skyline - Skyline Days - June 5
Put our special homecoming events on your calendar and plan on attending each one. For more details, call us at 256-259-5500. You can also get more information by calling 1-800-Alabama and request a free Calendar of Events or visit the Web site at www.alabama.travel. We have a lot to celebrate, so come join us! The party starts when you get here
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