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    Home » Alabama » Gulf Shores » Trip Planning

    Memorial Day Gulf Shores & Orange Beach

    Published: Apr 29, 2026 by Tammilee · This post may contain affiliate links

    Memorial Day Events in Gulf Shores & Orange Beach. Alabama, including fireworks, concerts, things to do, events, and more.

    Memorial Day Gulf Shores & Orange Beach under bright red and blue fireworks

    Memorial Day Gulf Shores & Orange Beach

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    Memorial Day Gulf Shores & Orange Beach
    Wharf Ampitheater Memorial Day Weekend Concerts
    Spark into Summer - The Wharf
    OWA Memorial Day Weekend Events
    Freedom Fridays Fireworks - The Beach Club Resort
    Freedom & Frose Party - Gulf Babe Wine Boutique
    Foley Music and Movies
    Foley Memorial Day Baldwin Pops Concert
    Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Tours
    Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Lodging

    Memorial Day weekend fun in the sun in Gulf Shores & Orange Beach, Alabama! We have multiple fireworks shows, great concerts, and so many great activities perfect for kicking off summer season.

    Wharf Amphitheater with bright lights shining, people in seats and bleachers, on a dark night

    Wharf Ampitheater Memorial Day Weekend Concerts

    • 📅 Saturday May 23 - Hardy
    • 📅 Sunday May 24 - Godsmack
    • 📅 Monday May 25 - Dave Matthews Band
    • 📍 Wharf Amphitheater, Orange Beach

    Spark into Summer - The Wharf

    • 📅 Friday May 22 6-9 pm
    • 📍 Main Street, The Wharf Orange Beach

    Kick off Memorial Day weekend at The Wharf! Fireworks, DJs, Bubble Truck, and tons of family fun!

    • Fireworks at 8:45 pm
    • DJ on Main Street: 6-9 pm
    • Bubble Truck: 6:30-8:30 pm (GLOW Bubbles the last 30 minutes)
    Blue OWA sign over a walkway between buildings with two people walking.

    OWA Memorial Day Weekend Events

    • 📅 Friday May 22 - Sunday May 24
    • 📍 OWA Parks & Resort, Foley

    OWA has a full weekend of fun planned, including Fireworks on Saturday, May 23rd.

    Friday May 22 Events

    • 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm:
      • Patriotic Paint Party on the Splashpad
      • Patriotic Windsock craft at the Tropic Falls entrance
      • Pitch, hit, & splash game on OWA Island
      • Patriotic Scavenger Hunt throughout OWA Island
      • DJ on OWA Island

    Saturday May 23 Events

    • 2:00 pm - 9:00 pm:
      • Patriotic Paint Party on the Splashpad
      • Patriotic Windsock craft at the Tropic Falls entrance
      • Pitch, hit, & splash game on OWA Island
    • 3:00 pm: Presentation of Colors
    • 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm: Live music by The Heat on OWA Island
    • 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm: Live music by the Neil Dover Band on OWA Island
    • 8:50 pm - 9:00 pm: Fireworks shows

    Sunday May 24 Events

    12:00 pm - 9:00 pm:

    • Patriotic Paint Party on the Splashpad
    • Patriotic Windsock craft at the Tropic Falls entrance
    • Pitch, hit, & splash game on OWA Island
    • Patriotic Scavenger Hunt throughout OWA Island
    • DJ on OWA Island
    sunset in the background with a pool and palm trees

    Freedom Fridays Fireworks - The Beach Club Resort

    • 📅 Friday May 22, 7:30 pm
    • 📍 The Beach Club Resort

    The Beach Club Resort is celebrating Freedom Fridays every Friday from Memorial Day Weekend through August! Freedom Friday events include live music, fire dancers, a photo booth, face painter, AND Fireworks every Friday at 9pm.

    Use code GULFJOURNEY to save on booking a great beachfront condo at The Beach Club Resort!

    Gulf Babe Wine Boutique sign with wine glass on the side of a white brick building

    Freedom & Frose Party - Gulf Babe Wine Boutique

    • 📅 Friday May 22, All Day
    • 📍 Gulf Babe, The Wharf

    Gulf Babe is hosting a Freedom & Frose Party with chilled frose specials all day. They will have a DJ from 8 pm to midnight

    Foley Music and Movies

    • 📅 Friday May 22
    • 📍 Foley Heritage Park

    On May 22nd Foley Music and Movies will celebrate Memorial Day Weekend with live music by Strickly Rivers followed by the movie National Treasure on the outdoor screen.

    Foley Memorial Day Baldwin Pops Concert

    • 📅 Sunday May 31, 5pm
    • 📍 Foley Heritage Park

    The Baldwin Pops will perform an outdoor concert in Foley Heritage Park on Sunday May 31st.

    Bottlenose dolphin jumping out of a wave on the Gulf of Mexico

    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, Sunset Sail and Dolphin Tour, and the Sunny Lady Dolphin Cruise.

    Slingshot Rentals - Use code GULFJOURNEY To save 10% off a Slingshot Rental with Gulf Coast Rental Co in Orange Beach

    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 Parasailing 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 of Mexico views with Turquoise Place condo and white sand beach

    Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Lodging

    If you are visiting and need to book accommodations, here are our recommendations. We have personally stayed at each of these lodging options (except Margaritaville, coming 2027!):

    Use code GULFJOURNEY at checkout with Spectrum Resorts and Beachball Properties for an exclusive discount!

    🏖️ Beachball Properties - Vacation houses and condos throughout Gulf Shores and Orange Beach. Use Code GULFJOURNEY for a discount. Book with Beachball Properties

    🏖️ The Beach Club Resort and Spa (Fort Morgan) - Beachfront condos with amazing amenities, a spa, and the incredible Coast Restaurant on-site. Use Code GULFJOURNEY for a discount with Spectrum Resorts. Book The Beach Club

    🏖️ Turquoise Place (Orange Beach) - Our favorite resort in the area! Luxury amenities, epic Gulf-front views, and stunning condos. Truly unforgettable. Use Code GULFJOURNEY for a discount with Spectrum Resorts. Book Turquoise Place

    🏨 The Tides Hotel (Orange Beach) - Gorgeous beachfront hotel with a great breakfast buffet, outdoor pool, and top-notch customer service. Book The Tides

    🏨 Island House Hotel (Orange Beach) - Right on the beach with epic views from every room. Book Island House

    ⛺ Timberline Glamping (Orange Beach) - Stay in an amazing glamping tent with a private bathroom, right next to Gulf State Park. Book Timberline

    🏨 The Lodge at Gulf State Park - Beachfront Hilton hotel in Gulf State Park offering epic views, sustainable practices, and great on-site restaurants. Book The Lodge

    🏨 Springhill Suites Orange Beach - Located next to The Wharf with a gorgeous pool. Perfect location for shopping and dining. Book Springhill Suites

    🔜 Margaritaville Resort Orange Beach (Coming 2027) - The highly anticipated Margaritaville resort is coming to Orange Beach! The first phase opens in 2027 and will include beachfront cottages, bungalows, condos, pickleball courts, and an entertainment district.

    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.

    Don't miss our other Gulf Coast destinations, including Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, Dauphin Island, Fairhope, Fort Morgan, Foley, Mobile, Bayou La Batre, Alabama, and so many more!

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