USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park

Battleship 12K Run
2017-11-12 08:00 - 12:00 UTC
Battleship Memorial Park will be the site for the finish line for the Battleship 12K Run. This point-to-point run begins at the top of Spanish Fort Hill and brings you across Battleship Parkway into the park for a stunning finish. The race benefits area veterans charities. For information and to register please visit the Battleship 12K website.

Veterans Day Blood Drive
2017-11-11 10:00 - 16:00
LifeSouth Community Blood Services will be set up in the parking lot adjacent to the Gift Shop for their annual Veterans Day Blood Drive. The bloodmobile will be open from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Please stop and give blood.

Battleship Rugby Fall Tournament
2017-11-11 08:00 - 2017-11-12 17:00
Battleship Rugby will host their annual Fall Rugby Tournament on the field of Battleship Memorial Park. Bring your blanks and lawn chairs. This two day tournament brings teams in from across the south east. Come enjoy a day of matches and hard-hitting play. Yes, it is another type of football! Concession sold by our Galley. No alcohol allowed.

Vietnam Veterans Legacy Motorcycle Ride
2017-11-11 08:00 - 12:00
This motorcycle ride is open to the public. Registration and donations go to veterans social service organizations. Registration is from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. and the ride leaves at Noon.

Battleship Rugby Fall Tournament
2017-11-11 - 2017-11-12
Come experience a different kind of football during our annual fall rugby tournament. Teams from across the country will play matches on five fields as they battle for the championship. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets. Concessions sold. Admission is $2 per car.

"Hooray for the Mighty A" Book Signing
2017-11-10 13:00 - 16:00
Author Karyn Tunks will be signing copies of her charming children’s book “Hooray for the Mighty A” in our Gift Shop. This beautifully illustrated book tells the story of how the school children of Alabama collected money to help save the USS ALABAMA from the scrap yard and bring her to Mobile. This is a perfect gift for those who helped with this state-wide campaign.

Flag Raising Ceremony
2017-11-10 06:45 - 06:59
Please join us for the Flag Raising Ceremony as we pay tribute to our veterans and open a day of celebrations. Ceremony will take place at our Korean Memorial. Free and open to the public.

Veterans Day Concert
2017-11-10
This annual concert features the Mobile Symphonic Pops Band in a moving tribute to our veterans. The event includes special guests. Aircraft Pavilion. Admission is free and the event is open to the public.

Veterans Day Celebration and Parade of Flags
2017-11-10
Come and celebrate our veterans with us. Hundreds of 4th grade students march in our exciting Parade of Flags. Celebration features the winners of the Veterans Day Essay Contest, patriotic music by Baker High School Band, introductions of the 2017 Veteran of the Year and the Patriot of the Year and more. Our keynote speaker is Skye Bork, 2017 Distinguished Young Woman of America. Aircraft Pavilion. Admission is free and event is open to the public.

Toys for Tots Motocycle Ride
2017-11-04 08:00 - 11:00
Toys for Tots will kick-off their holiday toy drive again this year at Battleship Memorial Park with their annual motorcycle ride. Registration will begin at 8:00 a.m. and close at 10:00 a.m. The ride will pull out at 11:00 a.m. To participate in this year’s toy drive, please bring a new toy, unwrapped, for the toy collection box. For more information email toysfortotsmobile@gmail.com

St. Jude 5K Walk
2017-09-23 08:00 - 17:00
BMP will host the St. Jude 5K Walk this fall. For more information and registration visit

LifeSouth Community Blood Drive
2017-09-04 10:00 - 17:00
Celebrate Labor Day by giving blood at our annual blood drive. The Blood Mobile will be set up in our parking lot and open from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. for donors.

USS ALABAMA 75th Anniversary Commemoration
2017-08-12 08:00 - 17:00
Come help us celebrate the 75th anniversary of the USS ALABAMA. Events will be planned throughout the day. More details to come. Free admission to the park all day.

USS ALABAMA Living History Crew Drill
2017-08-12 - 2017-08-13
Come see history come to life as the USS ALABAMA Living History Crew comes aboard ship. These historical reenactors show you what life aboard ship was like during WWII. Observe emergency drills, call to battle stations, air attacks by vintage enemy airplanes, and daily jobs. Hear the 20mm and 40mm guns fire! Learn about radio operations from the Deep South Armature Radio Club. Air attack scheduled for 1 pm on the main deck. Included in admission.

Fireworks on the Fantail
2017-07-04 19:00 - 22:00 | USS ALABAMA Battleship, Mobile, AL
You are invited to attend this great new fundraising event for Battleship Memorial Park. Join us on the deck of the USS ALABAMA for barbeque, drinks, music, an ice cream bar and the best seats in town for viewing the City of Mobile’s July 4th Fireworks spectacular. VIP parking included in ticket price. Tickets available at The Gift Shop, by calling 251-433-2703, or on-line ticket sales. Proceeds benefit restoration projects aboard the USS ALABAMA. http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2975586

Independence Day Celebration
2017-07-04 17:00 - 22:00
Celebrate Independence Day with us! Due to heavy rains, our field will not support vehicle weight. The City of Mobile has moved the July 4th activities to Cooper Riverside Park, on the banks of the Mobile River. The fireworks show can be still be enjoyed from the park. Our paved parking lot and interior roads will be open for parking. Space is limited. Parking opens at 5:00 p.m. $5 per car. Concession tent open for hamburgers, hot dogs and cokes. No grills, tents, personal fireworks or alcohol allowed in Park. This will be strictly enforced. Fireworks show produced by the City of Mobile.

LifeSouth Community Blood Drive
2017-07-04 10:00 - 17:00
Give blood during our annual Independence Day Blood Drive. The Blood Mobile will be set up in our parking lot and open from 1:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. for donors.

USS ALABAMA Living History Crew Drill
2017-06-24 - 2017-06-25
Come see history come to life as the USS ALABAMA Living History Crew comes aboard ship. These historical reenactors show you what life aboard ship was like during WWII. Observe emergency drills, call to battle stations, Yak attacks by vintage enemy airplanes, and daily jobs. Hear the 20mm and 40mm guns fire! Learn about radio operations from the Deep South Armature Radio Club. Included in admission.

USS ALABAMA Crewmate 50th Anniversary Reunion
2017-06-17 08:00 - 17:00
Battleship Memorial Park will welcome back over 200 very special women as we celebration the Crewmates during their 50th anniversary. These ladies have served as the official ambassadors for the USS ALABAMA and Battleship Memorial Park, helping to make it Alabama’s most notable tourist attraction and military memorial.

Flag Day
2017-06-14
The Eastern Shore Exchange Club will be giving presentations every hour on the history of the US Flag. Join us in the Wardroom aboard the USS ALABAMA. Come and learn about the stars and strips. Included with tour admission.

LifeSouth Community Blood Drive
2017-05-29 10:00 - 17:00
Come celebrate Memorial Day by giving blood. The Blood Mobile will be set up in our parking lot and open from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. for donors.

Seersucker 7 Rugby Tournament
2017-05-27 08:00 - 17:00
The front lawn of the park will be filled with rugby matches for this annual spring tournament. Rugby clubs from across the southeast, including female clubs and youth leagues, will play throughout the day. Matches begin at 8:00 a.m. and continue until the winning club is crowned. Bring lawn chairs and blankets. Admission is $2 per car.

On the Air – A Tribute to Bob Hope
2017-05-20 18:00 - 20:00 | Aircraft Pavilion
Comedians and musicians Robert Lynn and Chuck Carson bring to life the radio programs of WWII during their stage performance of On The Air. Bob Hope, Jimmy Durante, Red Skelton and Jack Benny are among the personalities who will make an appearance during this fun-filled production.
Tickets are $10 and can be purchased in advance in the Gift Shop or on-line at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2947749

Blue Star Salute and Gold Star Memorial
2017-05-20 07:00 - 14:00
Celebrate armed forces day with the Blue Star Salute Celebration. Here’s a rundown on the day’s schedule:
7:00 a.m. 4th Annual Memorial Run/Walk For Alabama’s Fallen Heroes
8:00 a.m. – Boy Scouts of America Troup 292 – Flag Retirement Ceremony
9:00 a.m. – Patriotic concert by the Alabama’s 151st National Guard Band
10:00 a.m. – Blue Star Salute and Centennial Celebration
12:00 p.m. – Annual Alabama Fallen Heroes Memorial Service

Admission is free of charge with a $2 parking fee per car.

USS ALABAMA Crewmen’s Association Reunion and Living History Crew Drill
2017-04-22 14:00 | USS ALABAMA Battleship, Mobile, AL
Meet real life heroes during the annual reunion of USS ALABAMA Crewmen. These men are joined by our historical reenactors and ham radio operators. Entertainment on deck, Yak attack by vintage airplanes and meet and greet with the Crewmen. Please join us at 2:00 p.m. on deck for the battle reenactment. Airplanes, guns and water hoses – what more can you ask for!

Battleship Rugby Club vs Okaloosa Rugby
2017-04-08 13:00 - 15:00
Come experience a different kind of football. Battleship Rugby will host Okaloosa Rugby Club from Florida in an afternoon match on the front lawn of the park from 1:00p.m.until 3:00 p.m. Bring lawn chairs and blankets. Admission is $2 per car.

Battleship Rugby vs Pensacola Rugby
2017-04-01 13:00 - 15:00
Come experience a different kind of football. Battleship Rugby Club will host Pensacola Rugby Club in an afternoon match on the front lawn of the park from 1:00p.m.until 3:00 p.m. Bring lawn chairs and blankets. Admission is $2 per car.

VMI Marching Band Concert
2017-02-26 14:00 - 17:00
Virginia Military Institute Marching Band will perform a concert in the Aircraft Pavilion at 2:00 p.m.

US Navy Band Concert
2017-02-25 14:00 - 17:00
The US Navy Band – Southeast will perform a concert in the Aircraft Pavilion at 2:00 p.m.

Battleship Rugby vs Montgomery Rugby
2017-02-18 13:00 - 15:00
Come experience a different kind of football. Battleship Rugby Club will host Montgomery Rugby Club in an afternoon match on the front lawn of the park from 1:00 p.m.until 3:00 p.m. Bring lawn chairs and blankets. Admission is $2 per car.
