The 4th of July in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, Alabama, is an epic holiday celebration! There are fireworks on the beach, live music, and so much fun.
4th of July Gulf Shores and Orange Beach
Celebrating the Fourth of July at the beach is always a great idea! Spend the day relaxing on the gorgeous white sand beaches, and at night, enjoy fireworks shows.
Many of our local Gulf Shores and Orange Beach Restaurants have 4th of July specials along with fun Red, White, and Blue themed drinks, desserts, and more.
Locals and visitors can enjoy amazing Fourth of July Celebrations along the Alabama Gulf Coast. Get ready to break out the grill for hotdogs and burgers.
Here are our local things to do on Fourth of July in Orange Beach and Gulf Shores, Alabama along with nearby communities. The majority of these things to do are family-friendly activities perfect for family fun!
This list is added to as we learn of more fun events, concerts, festivities, parades, and stunning fireworks displays in the area.
Fireworks Gulf Shores 4th of July
Date - Thursday, July 4th, 9 pm
Location - Gulf State Park Pier
The City of Gulf Shores will be presenting its annual Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration at the Gulf State Park Fishing and Education Pier.
The pier, including the pier parking area, is currently closed to visitors due to ongoing construction. For the best viewing experience, visitors are encouraged to watch the fireworks from the eastern area of the Gulf Shores Public Beach, Gulf State Park beach pavilion, and Lake Shelby.
Parking areas are available at Lake Shelby and the Gulf State Park Beach Pavilion.
As a reminder, discharging fireworks within the corporate limits of the City of Gulf Shores is prohibited without a permit. Please contact the Gulf Shores Fire Marshal at (251) 968-4292 for more information on fireworks permits.
Fireworks Orange Beach 4th of July
There are multiple Orange Beach firework displays the week of 4th of July. A few of the locations require reservations and entrance tickets.
Flora-Bama All-American 4th of July Party
Date - 4th of July
Location - Flora-Bama
Enjoy a world-famous Bushwacker on the beach, live music, and fireworks starting at 9 pm.
Perdido Beach Resort Independence Day Celebration
Date - 4th of July
Location - Perdido Beach Resort
Enjoy a beachside barbecue, live music, and fireworks from the beach.
You do need to purchase admission tickets ahead of time to attend this event.
If you are unable to get tickets for the fireworks show, you can also head to The Gulf and enjoy dinner and the fireworks from the restaurant.
J4 Party in the OBA at Turquoise Place
Date - July 1-4th
Location - Turquoise Place
Enjoy multiple days of 4th of July celebrations at Turquoise Place! Guests can enjoy fireworks, a fire show, sparklers, live music, aerial circus performers, glitter tattoos, Sand Castle University, and so much more.
The Wharf Fireworks
Date - Wednesday July 3rd, 5pm - 9 pm
Location - The Wharf Main Street
Celebrate Independence Day with a street party at The Wharf. There will be kid's activities, drink specials, fireworks, and Spectra Light Show.
Free admission with some activities costing $5-$10. Don't miss the palm trees lit up red white and blue and the star-spangled fireworks!
Fort Morgan Fireworks
Date - Thursday, July 4th
Location - The Beach Club
Enjoy a VIP Pool Party at the Beach Club Clubhouse starting at 7 pm! There will be fireworks starting at 9 pm!
There will also be a foam pit, face painting, photo booth and a costume contest.
OWA Fireworks
Date - Saturday, July 6th, 8:50 pm
Location - Downtown OWA and Tropic Falls
Enjoy an epic fireworks show on Saturday night set to patriotic music.
OWA Parks is celebrating the 4th of July from July 4th to the 6th with tons of fun events daily.
Enjoy lawn games, costume contests, flag relays, live music, and so much more.
Other Gulf Shores + Orange Beach 4th of July Events
10th Annual Shark Run 5k at the Wharf
Date - Thursday, July 4th, 7 am
Location - The Wharf
Take part in a 5k Run, 5k competitive walk, or a 1-mile fun run. There will be an awards party with a dj, drinks, and so much fun.
4th of July at The Hangout
Date - 4th of July
Location - The Hangout Gulf Shores
Enjoy live music, foam parties, birthday celebrations, and fun for the entire family.
Flora Bama Freedom Run
Date - Saturday, July 6th, 8 am
Location - Flora-Bama
The 4th Annual Freedom Run will be on Saturday July 6th. Participate in a 4 mile run/walk course or a 1 mile fun run/walk.
Dress up in your best red, white, and blue attire! Registration Includes: Race Shirt (guaranteed to the first 400 registrants), Patriotic swag, and Food & Drink at the post-race party!
Additional Alabama Gulf Coast 4th of July Events
Fairhope Fireworks
Date - July 4th
Location - Fairhope Pier
The City of Fairhope is celebrating the 4th of July with fireworks off of the Fairhope Pier and a Baldwin Pops concert at the Henry George Bluffs starting at 7:30 pm.
Arrive early to get parking and beat the crowds.
Daphne Fireworks
Date - July 4th, 9 pm
Location - Al Trione Sports Complex
The City of Daphne will have their annual Fourth of July Fireworks at the Al Trione Sports Complex. You can tune into 95.5 FM to listed to patriotic music while enjoying the fireworks show.
Florida Gulf Coast Events
Pensacola Beach Boardwalk Fireworks
Date - Thursday, July 4th, 9 pm
Location - Pensacola Beach Boardwalk
The Pensacola Beach Chamber of Commerce will have a great fireworks display over Santa Rosa Sound. They are partnering with the Downtown Pensacola Fireworks show for an even bigger show.
Check out all of the best things to do with kids in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, Alabama.
Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Tours
These are some of our favorite tours available in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, Alabama.
Dolphin Tours - Book a dolphin cruise here
Check out our experiences on Hammock Time Tiki Tours, Explorer Dolphin Cruise, Southern Rose Dolphin cruise, Cruise OB (Orange Beach), Sail Wild Hearts, and the Sunny Lady Dolphin Cruise.
Pontoon Boat Rentals - Enjoy cruising the waters of Gulf Shores and Orange Beach on a Pontoon. Check out the pontoon boats with slides for extra fun. Book your Boat Rental Here
Parasailing - Check out the epic views as you parasail in the Gulf of Mexico. Look for wildlife and you float high above the water. Book your Parasaiing Trip Here
Jet Ski Rentals - Jet Ski Tours and rentals are a great way to explore the back bays of Gulf Shores and Orange Beach. Book your Jet Ski Rental Here
Click here to see all of the top rated tours and activities available in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach.
Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Lodging
If you are visiting and need to book accommodations, here are our recommendations. We have stayed at each of these lodging options:
The Beach Club Resort and Spa (Fort Morgan): This resort offers beachfront condos with amazing amenities and a great spa. Don't miss dinner at Coast Restaurant.
Use Code - GULFJOURNEY for a discount when booking with Spectrum Resort.
Turquoise Place Luxury Vacation Rentals (Orange Beach): This is our favorite resort in the area! It offers luxury amenities, epic beachfront views, and unbelievable condos.
Use Code - GULFJOURNEY for a discount when booking with Spectrum Resort.
Springhill Suites Orange Beach: Located next to The Wharf, it is an excellent location near shopping and dining. We enjoyed their gorgeous pool.
The Lodge at Gulf State Park: Located on the beach in Gulf State Park, this Hilton Hotel offers epic beach views, a sustainable hotel experience, and great restaurants.
The map below shows the current hotels and vacation rentals available in the area. You can select the dates you are visiting to see current availability.
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