Public celebration of Airbus set

MOBILE, Ala. -- A public celebration will be held Saturday at the Mobile Aeroplex ahead of Monday's invitation-only inauguration ceremonies for the $600 million Airbus manufacturing plant. The celebration starts at 3 p.m. with the opening of the Kid Zone followed by the 5:30 p.m. start of a one-mile fun run. The Airbus 5K on the Runway race is scheduled for 6 p.m. The celebration is free and open to the public. Festivities are on the green space at the Mobile Aeroplex on Broad Street between 5th and 6th Streets. (Source: al.com, 09/10/15)