07/02/2025 to 07/05/2025
There are lots of holiday events in our area!
July 2nd - EVENTS AROUND THE AREA
THE WHARF @ 5 - 9 pm. Admission and parking are FREE
Kids Activities start at 5 including a bubble zone, bounce houses, face painting ($10), camel rides ($5), Photo 360 Booth, Reptile Bus, DJ Matt spinning dancing tunes, special appearances by Lady Liberty, Uncle Sam + more. This year's celebration is culminates in fireworks at 8:45 which is followed by the SPRECTRA Laser Light Experience at 9 am.
Friday July 4th & 5th
CITY OF GULF SHORES FIREWORKS over the Gulf -- FRIDAY JULY 4th @ 9
FREE. Fireworks are shot from the Gulf State Park Pier so the Gulf State Park and the East side of the Gulf Shores Public Beach are ideal viewing spots.
FLORA-BAMA 4TH OF JULY WEEKEND FREEDOM 4 MILE WALK/RUN & 1 MILE FUN RUN.
July 4th Fireworks 8 PM and you can pick up your race packet for Saturday's race.
July 5th Freedom Run--Registration NOW OPEN and it's FREE.
Miss Firecracker Contest at 3 pm, as always, live music throughout the weekend.
PERDIDO BEACH RESORT - Annual Beach Party JULY 4th 6 - 10 pm
Beachside BBQ, live music, cash bar and fireworks over the Gulf. Open to the public with advanced tickets. https://www.perdidobeachresort.com/Independence-Day-Celebration for more details.
OWA FIREWORKS SHOW -- SATURDAY JULY 5th @ 8:45
Enjoy live music, grab a meal at one of the restaurants, there is a full evening of celebration.
You can also go any Summer Monday night to see The Wharf's Sparks After Dark fireworks show at 8:45 pm in addition to their nightly Spectra Laser Light Show which takes place at 8:30, 9:00 and 9:30.
PLEASE NOTE: Fireworks are not allowed in Gulf Shores without a special permit. We have been having drought conditions. Our sea oats and marshes are federally protected and home to several endangered species. Please be careful with our precious habitat.