Independence Week Fun Along The Coast
News Staff • July 3, 2023
Red, White, and Blues Week: Gulf Coast's July Celebration
It's not just hot outside, the beach is turning up the heat with entertainment for the Fourth of July, Red, White, and Blues plus a little more sky action on the Gulf Coast. So buckle up, it's going to be a spectacular first full week of July.
Monday, July 3rd - When it’s our country’s birthday we celebrate in style all week long from coastlines to canals. The Wharf is setting up for an Independence Day Street party and is calling all Stars and Stripes to join in the holiday fun. The evening’s events will start at 5 PM with a complete list of fun activities to join in. There will be $10 face painting and camel rides, the traveling bubble truck, bounce houses, a Pirate revenge ride, a four-part rock wall, stilt walkers, and special guests like the reptile bus, with appearances by Lady Liberty and Uncle Sam. The night will top off with a juiced-up for the fourth firework show at 9 PM and end with the Spectra light show. So, grab the family and come on down in your best patriotic attire and celebrate freedom with the Wharf.
The Wharf
23101 Canal Rd.
Orange Beach, AL 36561
Tuesday, July 4th - Before spending the evening with family and friends celebrating Independence Day, shed some blueberry cake for the 8th Annual Shark Run starting at 7 AM. Even if you don't join competitors in the fun run will be worth the early morning rise for viewing. Next up, choose a firework destination and plan to leave early on this busy holiday weekend. Orange Beach and Gulf Shores offer four firework shows and some can be seen from the beach and beach restaurants. If you want sand, fireworks, music, food, and more, you’ll want to head on down to Flora-Bama where they’ve planned an entire day of Fourth of July fun for everyone’s amusement. Spend the whole day or come early and find your spot to watch their firework show starting at 9 PM. Firework places are times and more information on Flora-Bama events are below.
-Turquoise Place Fireworks at 9 PM
-Flora-Bama Fireworks at 9 PM
-City of Gulf Shores Fireworks at 9 PM
-Beach Club - Fort Morgan Fireworks at 9 PM
Also see:
https://www.gulfshoresnews.com/where-to-watch-the-fireworks
Wednesday, July 5th - This is a head in the clouds and salute to the troops kind of week, so why not fly with them too? Lost Bay Helicopters is veteran owned and operated and offers scenic tours of our beautiful 32-mile island. Not only can you fly over the gulf for the best aerial views around, but they will customize an event for you. Have a sweetie in mind you’d like to pop the question to? Lost Bay Helicopters will take you above, so you can go beyond and give them a proposal that will be hard to say no to. They offer custom quotes that cover commercial services, film work, and more. A great place for a local or traveling photographer to get that award-winning shot. At Lost Bay, they stand by the motto, “Just ask” All we can say is yes or no.
Lost Bay Helicopters
3190 Airport Dr.
Jack Edwards Airport
Gulf Shores, AL 36535
Thursday, July 6th - It’s a week that’s become a tradition to locals and visitors alike, Red, White, and Blues Week featuring the Pensacola Beach Air Show. In the early morning hours, beach-goers will begin pulling up and unloading their packed cars filled with tents, chairs, coolers, and umbrellas but not for a typical day at the beach. Thursday through Saturday, Pensacola Beach and surrounding waters will be piled in with people coming from all over the coast for a chance to see the acclaimed flight demonstration squadron, the Blue Angels. Thursday will mark the start that includes a massive amount of public attendees making way for thousands to view a full practice show over Pensacola Beach at 2 PM. Pack for the day with plenty of snacks, drinks, and sunscreen, and head out early to lessen traffic times and secure a spot. Make sure to bring a camera or fully charged phone. This is one show you will want to look back on and remember.
Pensacola Beach
400 Quietwater Beach Rd
Gulf Breeze, FL 36561
Also see:
https://www.gulfshoresnews.com/the-blue-angels-are-ready-for-next-week-s-show-are-you
Friday, July 7th - Time to shine while you glow with the Kids Glow Paint Party this Friday. A lot of known glow parties include paint and a whole lot of mess. Participants will usually paint their faces and or bodies and light up the rooms. This event is designed with a new way to enjoy a glow paint party by taking all the fun with half the fuss and setting up a sit-down art row. Admission is $15 per canvas. Each participant will receive one canvas, a seat at the table, and a glow paint palette. We all have a little kid in us and this event invites all ages 6+ to paint the night away under a black light ambiance organized by Paint Party Studios.
Downtown OWA
100 N OWA Blvd
Foley, AL 36535
Saturday, July 8th - Spend the day on the white sandy shores in front of the new mega entertainment spread CoastAL. The City of Orange Beach with part owners of Flora-Bama, John McInnis III, and Cameron Price has designed a coastline venue unlike any others thus far. The spread has open outdoor seating as well as covered inside seating for a break from the heat. CoastAL brings a sleek yet inviting aspect to all sojourners and residents. Enjoy CoastAL’s Beach Bar swaying to live music daily and choose from a variety of delicious items on their beach day menu or dine in for a chef-inspired dish in CoastAL the Restaurant. Before or after you dive into some of their seasonal flavors, make sure to stop in CoastAL Clothing Company and browse through their selection of true coastal lifestyle apparel. This is one stop that you’ll want to take all day.
CoastAL Orange Beach
25722 Perdido Beach Blvd.
Orange Beach, AL 36561
Sunday, July 9th - The original Ron Jon Surf Shop opened in 1961 in Ship Bottom, New Jersey and has now spread to Florida, South Carolina, Maryland, and Alabama. The shop is located on Perdido Beach Blvd on the west side of Orange Beach. The dream didn’t start with a store in mind, rather with Ron’s love and discovery of surfing on fiberglass boards. He quickly took the advice of his father and what started as a personal passion is now a 13-store nationwide phenomenon. Custom boards are lined up around the store as well as stylish yet active surf and beach gear. Stop by and ignite the surfer in you while taking advantage of this iconic lifestyle. You just might decide to make it a part of your lifestyle too and go for the board you’ve always dreamed of.
Ron Jon Surf Shop
22723 Perdido Beach Blvd
Orange Beach, AL 36561
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