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Montgomery to partner with Alabama State for HBCU Classic Weekend; downtown Ferris wheel to debut
Summary
A city official said the city will partner with Alabama State University for HBCU Classic Weekend, including a game Oct. 4, and mentioned the debut of a downtown Ferris wheel that the speaker called "fun and even controversial."
A city official told the Montgomery City Council that the city will partner with Alabama State University for HBCU Classic Weekend, including the Morehouse Classic on Saturday, Oct. 4, at 6 p.m., and related events leading up to that weekend. The weekend matters because HBCU homecoming events typically draw alumni, visitors and community activity that affect downtown businesses and city operations. The official provided a QR code for event schedules and ticketing. The speaker also mentioned the planned debut of a Ferris wheel downtown at the Riverwalk, acknowledging that it has prompted debate: "Never knew a Ferris wheel could be controversial, but here we are," the official said. The remarks did not specify the source of the controversy, any permitting issues, or who operates the Ferris wheel. No council action or vote on the events or the Ferris wheel was recorded in the meeting transcript.
