Protective presents Picnic at Railroad Park

Protective presents Picnic at Railroad Park is family-friendly day at Railroad Park where we are inviting the community to join us in celebrating our city’s rich and diverse music, food, drinks, neighborhoods, small businesses, makers and artists. 

Music: Enjoy live music and local performing arts groups on TWO stages! Let us entertain you at the Main Stage on the Regions Bank 17th Street Plaza and our Showcase Stage in the Protective Life Meadow. Both stages will feature a mix of musical genres. Entertainment is proudly sponsored by EBSCO Industries.

Birmingham Showcase: The Protective Life Meadow of Railroad Park will be dedicated to local merchants, artists, and organizations displaying goods and information, highlighting the diversity and variety of what Birmingham has to offer. You’ll find apparel, jewelry, home decor, art, candles and more!

Food Truck Row: What’s a picnic without food? While you are welcome to bring your own picnic to enjoy, we’ll have some of Birmingham’s best food trucks offering yummy options to satisfy your appetite. This area is proudly sponsored by Regions Bank. NOTE: Cooler and bag checks will be implemented. Glass and outside alcohol violate Railroad Park Rules. We’ll have bars set up to purchase adult beverages for your convenience.

Lawn Games/Children’s Activities:  A children’s area will be filled with fun lawn games to keep the entire family engaged. Games will include Giant Connect-Four, Giant Checkers, Beanbag toss, and more! This area is proudly sponsored by American Family Care.

99 Neighborhood Celebration: We are excited to recognize Birmingham’s 99 neighborhoods and the officers that serve our communities. Please join us at the Main Stage at 2 p.m as we honor our distinguished guests in attendance. This celebration is proudly underwritten by PNC Bank.

Reserved Picnics: Join us at the Piggly Wiggly Plaza by purchasing a picnic lunch in support of Railroad Park. Located on a picturesque section of Regions Bank 17th Street Plaza this area includes shaded seating, complimentary boxed lunches from Jim ‘N Nick’s, complimentary non-alcoholic drinks, a private cash bar, and other amenities. See below for how you can join the fun!

COVID GUIDELINES: Railroad Park offers a vast greenspace encompassing 19 acres for patrons to enjoy a sense of community while socially distancing. We strongly encourage you to bring a face covering for when you are unable to properly social distance at any given time. We require face coverings in our public restrooms. We will provide hand sanitizer in multiple locations throughout the event and respectfully ask you to stay at home if you are feeling unwell. Your safety and that of our community is our utmost priority.