Gulf Shores, AL Fourth of July Festivities

The Gulf Shores beach is the perfect place to spend fourth of July. Refreshing Gulf waters for swimming, pristine beaches for lounging, and plenty of fun things to do in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach. Luckily, the cities of Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, Alabama offer a couple family fun festivities that are sure to make your summer memorable! Food, games, and best of all, amazing firework displays, are happening in both Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, keep reading to find all you need to know about the 4th of July on the Alabama Gulf Coast! (read more...)

Food and Fun at the Zydeco and Crawfish Festival in Gulf Shores, AL

The Zydeco & Crawfish Festival in Gulf Shores, Alabama takes place April 18th, 2015 from 10am - 6pm. The family fun event is found at Waterway Village in Gulf Shores (under the intercoastal bridge). This location makes for a perfect water-side event in a brand new tourist destination! The 9th annual Zydeco & Crawfish Festival has been in the works since 2012, when city budgetary issues resulted in post-ponement of the event. With a new location, the city of Gulf Shores assures this year's festival will be bigger and better than ever! The Zydeco & Crawfish Festival is free to the public, and plays host to a 5k Run that is open to enter until the day of the event for $30. (read more about the Zydeco & Crawfish Festival in Gulf Shores)