Operation New Birmingham’s Magic City Art Connection was ranked as one of the top 20 events to attend in April 2008 by an Atlanta-based organization.

Southeast Tourism Society ranked the yearly art festival as part of its competitive top 20 event listings. The travel and tourism industry group picks the top 20 events in the Southeast each month. The lists are used widely by media from around the country.

Magic City Art Connection will celebrate its 25th anniversary this year when the event is held again in April in downtown’s Linn Park.

Huntsville Botanical Garden’s Spring Festival of Flowers was the only other Alabama event ranked in the top 20 for the same month.

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