Downtown Auburn
Downtown Auburn is the vibrant heart of Auburn, Alabama. It's where tradition and progress meet. Just steps from Auburn University, it’s a lively mix of local shops, restaurants and cherished landmarks like the iconic Toomer’s Corner.
Whether you’re here for a game day celebration, a quiet coffee or a stroll through history, here are a few things to know about visiting downtown Auburn.
Parking
There are more than 1,300 public parking spaces available throughout downtown Auburn for those visiting, shopping and dining in the area. Learn more about paid and free parking options at auburnal.gov/downtown-parking.
Special Events
Several public events are held in downtown Auburn each year. Here's a list of events in 2025 that will include street closures (C) & entertainment districts (D):
- Sip and Shop - April 4 (D)
- SummerNight Downtown Art Walk - June 6 (C & D)
- Cheers on the Corner - July 18 (C & D)
- Auburn University Homecoming Parade - Sept. 12 (C & D)
- Come Home to the Corner - Friday evenings before AU home football games (D)
- Downtown Trick or Treat - Oct. 30 (C)
- Jingle Jog 5K and Santa Fun Run - Dec. 6 (C)
- Auburn Christmas Parade - Dec. 7 (C)
- Downtown Auburn Holiday Fair - Dec. 7 (C)
- Krewe de Tigris Mardi Gras Parade - Feb. 14, 2026 (C & D)
Entertainment District
The Entertainment District is a designated area in downtown Auburn where those of age may carry around alcoholic beverages during dates and times designated by the Auburn City Council.
Boundaries: The district includes the area south of East Glenn Avenue, west of North Gay Street, north of East Thach Avenue and West Magnolia Avenue and east of Wright Street.
When an entertainment district is in effect:
- Patrons may not enter the district with alcohol acquired outside of the district.
- Patrons may not leave licensed premises with glass containers. All beverages sold for consumption outside of the licensed premises must be in aluminum or shatter-resistant containers like plastic cups.
Learn more about the Entertainment District in the City Code.
Sidewalks are for Pedestrians
Per city and state code, sidewalks within Auburn’s Downtown Business District are a scooter-free zone. This also applies to bikes, skateboards, skates and other similar devices. Their speed, coupled with dense pedestrian traffic, makes the combo a recipe for disaster. Violators can be ticketed.
The Downtown Business District’s boundaries are Glenn Avenue on the north, Gay Street on the east, Thach Avenue on the south and College Street (from Thach to Magnolia) and Wright Street (from Magnolia to Glenn) on the east.
Downtown Business District Map
Auburn Downtown Merchants Association
The Auburn Downtown Merchants Association holds several events throughout the year and helps promote and increase awareness of downtown Auburn. Find more information about the nonprofit at downtownauburnonline.com.