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This Fourth of July you should be in Headland! Our first ever Ag Parade will roll at 5pm through downtown Headland and will feature GIANT Farm Equipment, queens and more! And don't forget in Headland tradition, the Corndodgers Farm's Candy Cannon. There will be FREE face painting and balloons, plus other activities. Fireworks in Douglas Park will begin at 8:45pm. Learn more at www.headland150.com and on Facebook.
Headland150 Events
Headland Ag Parade July 4th at 5pm
Headland Annual Fireworks July 4th at 8:30pm
Headland Harvest Festival October 8-9th
Thanks to our Sponsors!
 | James Joshua Head (1839–1927) founded Headland in 1871 as "Head's Land". He patented land, plotted the town and built his home. The post office opened, as "Headland", on October 10, 1871 and established Headland as an official community. The city was incorporated later in 1884. This year marks the 150th Anniversary or the Sesquincentennial of our city. We will be celebrating our anniversary with events and activities and encourage our community to participate. The City of Headland will be organizing an Ag Parade to celebrate our rich agricultural heritage the afternoon of July 4th before our Annual Fireworks Display in Douglas Park. Mark your calendars to celebrate our city and country this Summer. |
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Celebrate Headland's 150th at our first ever Ag Parade! The City of Headland has teamed up with the Headland Area Chamber of Commerce to celebrate our anniversary and our rich agricultural heritage with a parade on the Fourth of July before our Annual Fireworks show in Douglas Park. The Ag parade will begin at 5pm and wind through downtown Headland on its way to Douglas Park featuring GIANT farm equipment and ending with the signature Corndodgers Candy Cannon. Join us on the square for face painting, balloons, snow cones and more! The Annual Fireworks Show will begin at 8:45pm but will begin when it is best to see the sky lit up at night. You can register for the Ag Parade below and find more ways to celebrate Headland150!
QUICK LINKS:
- Register for the Ag Parade
- Join the Selfie Scavenger Hunt
- Submit an Event for the HEADLAND150
- View HEADLAND150 Events
Thank you for your interest in City of Headland's 150th Anniversary Celebration. This page will give you a general overview of the concept and celebration, and more importantly, show you how to get involved to share in this important and one-time-only community milestone.
WHAT IS HEADLAND150?: City of Headland 150, aka. HEADLAND150 is an ongoing multi-faceted community recognition and celebration of City of Headland’s 150th Anniversary.
WHEN IS IT?: Throughout the anniversary year, with specific primary events to be held on July 4th, 2021 and Harvest Festival weekend. Throughout the entire year, ongoing local events, tie-ins, promotions, etc. will incorporate, mention and recognize the occasion/anniversary throughout the year.
ABOUT THE CELEBRATION: Residents, former residents, fans, friends, neighbors, and general lovers of the City of Headland are invited to recognize, commemorate, and celebrate the City of Headland’s 150th anniversary (“HEADLAND150”) throughout the entire year. The overall focus points of the 'celebration' are on building historic awareness, current day recognition and community pride in both the immediate and extended community that Headland so fortunately holds. Simply put, wherever you go, in and around Headland, throughout the year, it should be obvious that its Headland's 150th Anniversary.
HOW TO GET INVOLVED: In support the celebration of the 150th anniversary, local and regional businesses, organizations and events (existing or newly created) are invited to incorporate City of Headland’s 150th anniversary into their theme or purpose during the remainder of 2021. Local and regional businesses, events and individuals are invited to participate as supporters.
1. SPONSOR THE AG PARADE AND FIREWORK SHOW
Register as a HEADLAND150 Sponsor and receive...
$250 Sponsorship includes:
- Logo and link on HEADLAND150 website and in official print materials.
- Logo and links on the HEADLAND150 Selfie Scavenger Hunt Page.
- Tagged in Social Media Promotions
- Logo file for placement on your website and social media accounts
- Reserved Grand Stand access for Ag Parade
$150 Sponsorship includes:
- Logo and link on HEADLAND150 website and in official print materials.
- Logo and links on the HEADLAND150 Selfie Scavenger Hunt Page.
- Logo file for placement on your website and social media accounts
$100 Sponsorship includes:
- Listed link on HEADLAND150 website and in official print materials.
- Listed link on the HEADLAND150 Selfie Scavenger Hunt Page.
- Logo file for placement on your website and social media accounts
2. RIDE IN THE AG PARADE!
Register your tractor, truck, ATV or any vehicle decked out in your favorite way to celebrate our agricultural heritage or our birthday!
3. ORGANIZE OR INTEGRATE A SPECIAL EVENT, PRODUCT OR PROMOTION
Any/all area businesses or organizations are encouraged to get involved and create special events and/or tag their events, specials, promotions, products, etc. with a HEADLAND150 logo or theme. Possibilities could include a "HEADLAND150 Drink/cocktail", "HEADLAND150 appetizer or special menu item", "HEADLAND150 game", "HEADLAND150 lodging or product package", etc. The possibilities are endless!
Events held and produced by Registered Supporter Businesses will be included online at the HEADLAND150
Click here to submit your event, product or promotion for inclusion in the HEADLAND150 Master Event Calendar.
4. PARTICIPATE!
As stated above, it is the goal to have 'HEADLAND150' part of anything and everything. There are no limits or special requirements and anyone/everyone can participate.
View The Complete HEADLAND150 Event Calendar
Events, plans, schedules are all subject to changes. For updates, details, event calendar and more visit Headland150.com, Headlandalabama.org or Facebook at www.facebook.com/Headland150. Hash Tag #Headland150- Details
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Selfie Scavenger Hunt
- Get a photo in front of the Headland 150 logo at HNB First on the Square
- Take a photo of yourself at the Gazebo on the Square.
- Give your best salute in front of the Dough Boy Statue
- Snap a photo showing your Ram Pride with the Ram at Headland High School
- Make a face as sweet as syrup in front of the World’s Largest Syrup Bottle at Todd Farms.
- Get a photo of yourself showing off your dance moves with the Dancing Dave Peanut at Morris Park.
- Get a picture of yourself catching up on some reading at the Blanche Solomon Memorial Library.
- Snap a selfie at Misty’s Hair Salon at the Headland Main Street photo op spot.
- Get a photo that is out of this world on the TLC Photography Studio at the “Over the Moon” Instagram Spot
- Get a photo having fun at Douglas Park; play on the playground, stop by the tennis courts or enjoy some ball.
- Say thanks to our men and women who keep our city safe, take a photo on the “H” in the Judicial Building.
- Snap a photo of yourself with your favorite oak tree on the square.
- Get a photo by the Headland Municipal Airport Sign
- Capture the moment of admiring the mural on HNB First downtown location
- Take a photo of you taking a bite at your favorite Headland Restaurant
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Water Department Extends Hours
Effective immediately, The City of Headland Water Department will be open Monday - Friday from 7am - 5pm. The Public Works division of the city extended hours in an effort to better serve city residents. Contactless forms of bill payment are also still available. The dropbox can be utilized any time throughout the week and you can pay online using Payclix.
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2020 has been the perfect storm for the City of Headland’s Street Department, but Jason Singletary, Public Works Director for Headland, has great news for Headland. The new knuckle boom truck is now in operation. “I would like to say a big thank you to all of Headland citizens for being patient and understanding,” Singletary said.
Singletary recounts the challenges 2020 has brought to the Street Department team.
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Free Voter ID Card Event
The Secretary of State’s office is scheduling a Photo Voter ID mobile unit at the Headland City Hall on September 17, 2020, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm located at 25 Grove St., Headland, AL 36345. If you need a Voter ID Card for the upcoming election, please come by. Review the information below for needed documents, FAQs and more.
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Headland Recreation Refunds
To all of our dedicated rec parents and players:
You will be recieving a refund for half of your recreation fee along with your jersey and cap. Thank you for your patience and understanding. Please, download and fill out the Refund Form. You can turn it in with the Water Department or in the Drop box at the Municipal Complex.
Sincerely,
The City of Headland
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The City of Headland will remain open at this time. If you are currently practicing social distancing or self-quarantined, you can pay your utility bill online or by the dropbox.
Municipal Court Dates will be postponed until May 6, 2020 at 1pm according to an Order from the Alabama Supreme Court. However, you may still call and make payments by phone or online. You may also come by our office at 9 Park St. and pay in person. Call our office at 334-693-2037 with questions.
Headland Recreation Update:
Practices for Recreational Baseball, Softball and Tee-Ball have been cancelled. There will be no organized practices until further notice.
Opening Ceremonies are postponed to a TBD date.
Season will open April 13th at 6pm.
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The 2020 Census is very important to the future of our state. We all need to stand up and say “I Count” by completing and submitting our Census forms in March and April 2020.
We All Have Something to Lose
Many Alabamians directly benefit from the federal programs whose funding allocations are determined in part by census data. In fact, it is about $1,600 per person in Alabama. Completing a census form will help ensure that Alabama receives its fair share of funding.
The assistance programs tied to census data are critical to all Alabamians. They support children, education, hospitals, health care, rural development and community programs that are important to rural communities. If this funding is reallocated to other states due to a poor census count, then the funding for the missing services will have to be made up in some way at the local or state level. This affects everyone.
Alabama is currently at risk of losing a Congressional representative in the 2020 Census due to projected slow growth. That means one less voice for Alabama values at the federal level. We need maximum census participation to retain our current Congressional representation.
We Can be a Force for Change
Your voice matters. We all have a say in the outcome of the 2020 Census, and it can end with Alabama’s fair share of funding secured and with fair Congressional representation.
All you have to do is complete and return your 2020 census form. It is a simple civic duty.
In mid-March 2020, the U.S. Census Bureau will mail a packet to every Alabama household. It
will include information on how to complete your census form in three ways. 1. Online via computer or smart phone 2. Call a toll-free number and complete it over the phone with a U.S. Census Bureau employee 3. Call the toll-free number and request a traditional paper form. Some rural areas with low internet access will receive a paper form in the first mailing.
The information you submit will be basic household information and is private and will not be used against you in any way or for any other purpose. It is against the law for your information to be shared or used by another agency.
We Must Take Action
Both rural and urban Alabama will be key to the state’s success in 2020 Census. More than 40 percent of Alabamians live in rural areas.
In 2010 many rural areas, particularly in west Alabama, had among the lowest response rates in the state. Pockets of urban the state’s urban areas also experienced lower response rates. We need everyone’s help to raise the participation level for 2020.
The end goal is maximum participation. Don’t sit on the sidelines. Show them that you count, that Alabama Counts by completing your census form.
Starting in April, Governor Ivey and ADECA will have resources available through the Alabama Counts 2020 Census campaign. The website will be www.census.alabama.gov.
*Special Note: The government is still hiring for census takers in our area.
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Taking Drugs Out of Our Comunity
Headland Police Department Chief Mark Jones shared with City Council the great work his police force and partners are doing in our community. The Headland PD has partnered with SpectraCare Health Systems and the Alabama Extension Services to "Take Drugs Back" all year round. This team has installed a drug take back box permanently in the lobby of the Headland Police Station in Downtown Headland. "We want to do everything we can to keep drugs off of our streets," said Chief Jones, " Our partnership with SpectraCare and the Extension Office is a great opportunity for Headland."
