GRAND FIESTA PARADE- Fri 7pm, downtown Pensacola
Bring the entire family to one of Pensacola’s favorite Fiesta events. In addition to the dozens of local krewes parading, special appearances will be made by a masked DeLuna LXXII, his queen and their court. CLICK HERE
FIESTA BOAT PARADE- Sat 1pm, downtown Pensacola
To watch the colorful cruise from land, the best views will be from Sanders Beach-Corinne Jones Resource Center or Plaza de Luna. CLICK HERE
BRIT FLOYD “50 YEARS OF DARK SIDE”- Thurs 7pm, Pensacola Saenger Theatre
Brit Floyd returns to the stage in 2023 to perform a brand-new production celebrating 50 years of the ground-breaking and iconic musical masterpiece The Dark Side of the Moon.The 2 and a half hours plus set list will also include other highlights from Pink Floyd’s magnificent catalog of albums. CLICK HERE
KOE WETZEL with special guests Pecos & the Rooftops + Huser Brother Band - Fri 7pm, Wharf Amphitheater, Orange Beach, CLICK HERE
LIVING HISTORY CREW DRILL- Sat 8am-3pm, USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park, Mobile
Interact with historical WWII reenactors aboard the USS ALABAMA and the USS DRUM. These crewmen hold demonstrations throughout the day, conduct weapons briefings, and share stories told to them by our original crewmen.
The big event of the day happens at 1:00 p.m. when “Call to Battle Stations” is sounded. Grab a spot on the deck of the USS ALABAMA and watch as vintage enemy aircraft fly over and attack the ship. The USS ALABAMA crewmen will defend her with their guns blazing! CLICK HERE
SEA TURTLE BABY SHOWER- Sat 9am-12 noon, Gulfside Pavilion, Pensacola Beach
FREE Family event featuring hands on exhibits and interactive fun to educate all about the nesting habits of sea turtles, other wildlife in our ecosystem and our environment. Free treats and activity booklet! Fun for all ages! CLICK HERE
DINOSAUR ADVENTURE- Sat 9am-8pm; Sun 9am-7pm, The Grounds, West Mobile
Experience the thrill of the prehistoric age featuring life-sized dinosaurs and massive family fun!🦖 As part of the Dinosaur Adventure, children of all ages will enjoy a variety of activities: fossil crafting, Jurassic jeeps, themed obstacle courses, riding their favorite dinosaur, and more! CLICK HERE
BEATS & EATS FESTIVAL- Sun 1pm-5pm, Seville Square, downtown Pensacola
Beats & Eats is a community yard party at Seville Square, celebrating culture and freedom for Juneteenth! There will be food trucks, a vendor marketplace and a DJ Battle! Family friendly and free to the public. CLICK HERE
2nd Annual TOAST A LEGEND- Sat 2pm-6pm, Cedar Street Social Club, downtown Mobile
Toast a Legend will be a celebration honoring the tremendous life of Mobile’s hometown hero, Zackary Wilson Miller II (SEAL). All proceeds from this event will go toward the Zackary Wilson Miller II Memorial Fund to honor Zack and carry his legacy forward and inspire young men and women for years to come. CLICK HERE
OWA COMEDY CLUB featuring KILLER BEAZ - Fri 7pm, OWA Theater, OWA Parks & Resort, Foley, CLICK HERE
SUMMER LIBRARY CELEBRATION KICKOFF- Sat 10am-12noon, Ben May Main Public Library, downtown Mobile
Bring the whole family for a morning of free fun! Several groups from across Mobile will be there to engage with the kids: Mobile Parks and Recreation, History Museum of Mobile, Mobile Carnival Museum, U.S.S. Alabama Battleship, Mobile Medical Museum, Azalea Trail Maids, Love Your Community, Mobile International Festival, Mobile Botanical Gardens and more.
Plus, a Mini Touch a Truck event will take place with the Mobile Police Department (patrol car), Mobile Fire-Rescue Department (fire truck), Bookmobile, and the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency. CLICK HERE
MUSIC & A MOVIE: “MOANA” and Music by Groovinators - Fri 6:30pm, Heritage Park, Foley
Bring the family as well as camp chairs or a blanket, and settle in for some great, local musical entertainment before the movie is projected on a 24-foot screen. Before the film begins, enjoy browsing the booths at the Heritage Park Marketplace. CLICK HERE
BLUES ON THE BAY- Sun 6pm, Community Maritime Park, Pensacola
Pack your coolers, bring your lawn chairs and join us at the Hunter Amphitheater for the Blues Angel Music Blues on the Bay Concert Series, featuring Platinum Premier Band. Enjoy a cool breeze off the bay while dancing and listening to some of the region's best musical talent. Concerts are free and open to the public. CLICK HERE
BANDS ON THE BLACKWATER: Blue Levee Band- Fri 7pm-9pm, Jernigan’s Landing, Milton
The City of Milton is proud to announce the 2023 Bands on the Blackwater Concert Series. The Spring Series offers a variety of music from local favorites to national touring bands. Bluegrass, country, blues and rock and roll will be performed on the stage in Downtown Milton. CLICK HERE
MARKET IN THE PARK (SPRING 2023)- 7:30am-12 noon Saturdays (May 6- July 8), Cathedral Square, downtown Mobile
Shop locally grown, locally produced and handmade items all while listening to live entertainment. CLICK HERE
PALAFOX MARKET- Saturdays 9am-2pm, Palafox Market North, at Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza, and Palafox Market South, at Plaza Ferdinand, downtown Pensacola
Fresh produce, live plants, baked goods, fine art and antiques are just a few of the items offered by the local small business owners who share their goods, knowledge and Southern hospitality. CLICK HERE
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