Weekly Events Bring Coastal Charm and Carnival Cheer
Jessica Taylor • February 4, 2024
Mardi Gras, Music, Munchies and More
This week on the Coast we’ve got everything from music that moves you, music that’s moving, Mardi Gras food specials and, as always, breathtaking scenery that might even knock you off your feet right onto a bench swing. Buckle up for one invigorating ride or float where southern charm meets sophisticated masquerades. Haven’t you heard about these soulful streets and jazzy beats? They’re kind of a bead deal, let’s go.
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Gulf Shores Calendar for additional events here on the Gulf Coast.
Mardi Gras Parade Calendar:
Saturday, February 10th
Sunday, February 11th - (Joe Cain Day)
- 1 pm - Fort Morgan Parading Society - Fort Morgan (Info)
- 1-7pm - OWA Mardi Gras Parade & Party (Info)
Monday, February 12th - (Lundi Gras)
4 pm - Moon Pies on Main Kid’s Parade - The Wharf (Info)
6 pm - Moon Pies on Main Float Parade - The Wharf (Info)
Tuesday, February 13th - (Fat Tuesday)
- 10 am - Gulf Shores Mardi Gras Parade - Gulf Shores (Info)
- 02 pm - Orange Beach Parade - Orange Beach (Info)
Monday, February 5th - The City of Gulf Shores has released a multifarious musical line-up for this year’s Winter Concert Series. For two nights, be-bop back in time to hear the classic barbershop sounds of a tight 4-part vocal blend of The Four Freshman. This group bellows out tunes like “crooner-style ballads to swingin’, up temp” all with a hip jazzier take on some to keep the younger crowd swinging too. The quartet will perform for two nights only with tickets starting at $35 including wheelchair accessible. Doors open at 6 PM, show starts at 7 PM. Coffee and water will be offered at intermission. Join these unique performers as they continue to awe the audience with their beautiful blend of classic American songbooks mixed with “a jazz sensibility.” For more information on the Winter Concert Series and to get tickets to this show, click the link below.
Erie Meyer Civic Center-The Four Freshman
1930 West 2nd St
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
https://www.gulfshoresnews.com/gulf-shores-winter-concert-series-tickets-on-sale
(251) 968-1171
Tuesday, February 6th - 'Tis the Season to get your Mardi Gras Parade Pack. Rouses Market carnival flavored roots run deep like the deep fryer full of their chicken specials. For a limited time only, patrons can call ahead to order a 24 piece dark fried chicken Mardi Gras Parade pack with 12 biscuits for just $29.99. Let Rouses Market do all the hard work for you and your family this season so you can have more time to catch Moonpies and other float treasures. Don’t worry about that sweet tooth Rouses is now taking orders for the most popular King Cakes on the Gulf Coast. So, make it a meal fit for a king this season with Rouses Market locations in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach.
Rouses Market
1545 Gulf Shores Pkwy
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
25405 Perdido Beach Blvd.
Orange Beach, AL 36561
Wednesday, February 7th- Take a stroll down the fishing pier this Wednesday at Waterfront park in Orange Beach. Situated on the calmer side of the shores of scenic Wolf Bay. This park is open to the public year round as well as hosts many small and large events. Park goers can find solace gliding on one of the bench swings facing the waters, often catching a glimpse of dolphin splashes or birds searching for their next bite. The pier is covered for convenience and offers a cleaning station for the lucky catches of the day. This is a great spot to have a picnic lunch, enjoy a good book, snag some nature photos or just enjoy the scene. However, if one chooses to take on this great park, make sure to take the obligatory OB oversized chair photo on the dock before heading out to share with friends.
Orange Beach Waterfront Park
26425 Canal Rd
Orange Beach, AL 36561
https://www.orangebeachal.gov/375/Waterfront-Park-Kids-Park
Thursday, February 8th- Don’t get stuck empty-handed on the ever increasingly popular Stanley Cup rush. The Wharf Store in Orange Beach has an exclusive better than just a Stanley “The Wharf” with Marlin insulated logo cups. There is no shortage of style and stock at the Wharf Store, offering a variety of colors from teal water blue to dark heather gray. Stop by to get your own to fill up with a beverage of your choice, like a tasty daiquiri right down the path from the Wharf Store. Make your way to Island Time Daiquiris and put some weight in your new cup from one of their many frozen daiquiri machines while listening to live music. Smokey Otis Band DUO will start echoing beats from the stage at 2 PM. Pull up a chair and kick up your feet with your new cup, keeping your beverage nice and cold while the band and crew take care of the rest.
The Wharf Store
4851 Wharf Pkwy E d118
Orange Beach, AL 36561
Island Time Daiquiris and Grub
4830 Wharf Pkwy G101A
Orange Beach, AL 36561
https://www.facebook.com/islandtimeoba
Friday, February 9th - Fans of Americana folk rock music in the south have all heard of the Alabama-based sweetheart duo Sugarcane Jane. This husband and wife band dominate mostly in the acoustic Americana style tunes while embracing influences from past bandmates such as Neil Young and Steve Winwood. The Flora-Bama hosts this popular couple a few special times a year, bringing that sweet southern combo the way that only Sugarcane Jane can in an atmosphere only on the line can. Join the Bamily as they hum along in familiar harmonies at the most famous coastal bars on the Gulf Coast. Full bar and selected food menu items during the show from 2 PM - 6 PM.
Flora-Bama
17401 Perdido Key Dr
Pensacola, FL 32507
https://www.florabama.com/live-music
Saturday, February 10th- While the parade onlookers take to the streets to celebrate this Mardi Gras, The Gulf restaurant and bar has something for you and your four-legged friends to enjoy closer to the shores. The official party starts at 1 PM and stops when you leave. Put on your best carnival costume, grab your furtastic furbabies, and enter to win a Gulf gift card. In honor of the season, chefs are preparing traditional entrée specials such as chicken and sausage jambalaya, and king cake beignets along with regular menu items. The pets will take to the runway around 2 PM for their very own “Pawdi Gras.” Don’t miss this opportunity to let the good times roll, Paw style with bead tosses and more. Your pets will thank you.
The Gulf- Pawdi Gras 2024
27500 Perdido Beach Blvd
Orange Beach, AL 36561
https://www.thegulf.com/locations/orange-beach/
(251) 424-1800
Sunday, February 11th - With Celebrations well underway, Sunday marks a different stride from parades to honor the late Joe Cain with Processions instead. A tradition that started in Mobile nearly 40 years ago. The difference is mostly in the name, the fun and throws are the same. There are two options to participate here locally as well as the one in Mobile. Fort Morgan will hold their Joe Cain Day Procession starting at 1 PM. For anyone wanting to continue the celebration into the evening, OWA will be hosting a parade plus party event from 1-7 PM. For more information on these and more parades, click the link below.
Downtown OWA
100 N OWA Blvd
Foley, AL 36525
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