In 1967, Hoover was a quick stop on the Parade of Homes tour. 60 years later, Hoover’s now the sixth-largest city in Alabama and a major economic engine.
Hoover is a business-friendly city with a diverse economy, scores of recreational opportunities and world-class public schools. The people of Hoover represent the world while demonstrating tremendous civic pride and spirit.
That’s why we gather every year for Celebrate Hoover – a free, annual event that celebrates the city’s rich heritage and tremendous growth.
Celebrate Hoover Day will mark its 18th anniversary on Saturday, April 26, in Veterans Park, at 4800 Valleydale Road, from 11 a.m.- 3 p.m. Admission is free.
A family-friendly festival, Celebrate Hoover Day draws more than 10,000 residents and features such all-American attractions as live music, carnival rides, inflatables, food trucks, a petting zoo, pony rides and vendors.
But it’s more than an event. It’s a great opportunity for Hoover residents and business leaders to revel in the continued progress of this community we’re so proud of.
So many reasons to celebrate Hoover!
- We celebrate education. Hoover City Schools provide a supportive, collaborative environment that brings out the best in our students. With 35 languages spoken across our campuses, students thrive within a unique cultural tapestry where they learn more just than the lessons taught in class or read in books. They learn about themselves, learn from their peers and grow as people.
- We celebrate public safety. The City of Hoover provides a safe environment where crime decreases yearly. We have a highly accredited fire department, and we’re constantly searching for ways to do an even better job of protecting you and your loved ones with efficiency and courtesy.
- We celebrate exploration and creativity. With 33 parks and trails, Hoover gives citizens a chance to escape the everyday hustle and bustle, slow down and take in our natural beauty. Hoover Public Library offers opportunities for anyone to crack open a book, expand their knowledge or dive into a world of imagination beyond the library’s walls with services like HPL BookMobile.
- We celebrate our business community. Whether it’s a business that hung their shingle years ago or an innovative startup, Hoover is a land of opportunity for expanding industries and job diversification.
- We celebrate our youth. Families move to Hoover each year to give their children a safe environment, incredible education and activities that drive their sense of adventure and creativity. Our community is only as strong as our next generation.
- We celebrate YOU! None of this happens without community participation. Your voice, your support and your involvement really matters.
How do you celebrate Hoover?
The City of Hoover knows why it celebrates our community. Like the giant apple pie at the event, the City of Hoover is a slice of Americana. How do you celebrate Hoover?
Join us on April 26 and let us know and let your civic pride shine, because there’s always more room to celebrate this great community. That includes residents, businesses, parents, worship centers, children, Jaguars and Buccaneers.
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For more about Celebrate Hoover Day, go to hooveralabama.gov/366/celebrate-hoover-day
