Families across West Alabama look forward to stopping by the Tinsel Trail every year during the holiday season. With nasty weather on the horizon, Tuscaloosa's One Place has decided to postpone the Tinsel Trail's grand opening event.

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"Due to inclement weather expected on Monday, the Tinsel Trail has postponed the Grand Opening," Tuscaloosa's One Place said in a press release sent to Townsquare Media.

Read More: As a weather system moves northeast across our area the National Weather Service in Birmingham believes that it will be supportive for some strong to severe thunderstorms.

The new grand opening for the Tinsel Trail will be 5:30-7:00 PM on Monday, November 27th at Government Plaza where you will be able to enjoy holiday music, refreshments, Santa, visit with sponsors, and see all of the trees that light up downtown Tuscaloosa for the holiday season.

“Tuscaloosa’s One Place, A Family Resource Center remains committed to delivering a festive and memorable experience for our community, and we believe that rescheduling is the best decision given the projections of inclement weather” said Ashley Cornelius, Director of Communications at Tuscaloosa’s One Place. “We are working diligently to ensure that the rescheduled Grand Opening exceeds expectations.”

It is free to walk the Tinsel Trail all season long, and all Tinsel Trail events are free to attend.

You can enjoy the Tinsel Trail all season long. The kickoff is Monday, November 27, and lasts until January 1.

Special Events at Tinsel Trail

Pet Night is Sunday, December 3 from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m.

Ugly Sweater Night is Friday, December 8 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.

Family Night is Friday, December 15 from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m.

Click here for more information about Tinsel Trail.

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