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Check your Best Bets before you make your weekend plans, so you don't miss out! We've got local events, concerts and more all along the Gulf Coast.Full Bio

 

Best Bets for the Weekend, May 27- May 30

MOBILE POPS MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT- Sat 7pm, Mobile County Bicentennial Pavilion At Medal of Honor Park

The Pops will continue their spring theme of playing tunes "from the movies" as well as playing Americana music to honor the occasion. Bring a chair or blanket, picnic, and friends and family for entertainment under the starlit sky. As always, all Mobile Pops Concerts are free and open to the public! CLICK HERE    

PENSACOLA’S 7th Annual MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT- Mon 6pm, Hunter Amphitheatre at Community Maritime Park, Pensacola

The 7th Annual Pensacola Memorial Day concert honors and reflects the bravery and sacrifice of American veterans and members of the U.S. Armed Services. This concert is an excellent way for area residents, families, and friends to end the Memorial Day holiday weekend and have the opportunity to honor the men and women who have served in the military to maintain our freedom.  CLICK HERE   

SANTA ROSA COUNTY MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY- Mon 10am, Veterans Memorial Plaza, Milton

Join this ceremony in remembrance of the brave men and women who gave their lives while serving our country.  CLICK HERE  

OWA MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND PARTY- Fri-Sun, OWA theme park, Foley

OWA has kid crafts and activities planned for you Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Special for Friday is Island Movie Night featuring The Iron Giant (rated PG). There’s a full lineup of live music for Saturday plus a patriotic firework show at 8:50pm! Sunday features a special performance from the Baldwin Pops concert band in remembrance of fallen soldiers. Finally, OWA closes the night out with an upbeat show from The Molly Ringwalds! CLICK HERE  

PEPSI BEACH BALL DROP- Fri 3pm-7pm, The Wharf, Orange Beach

You’ll want to be at the center of the action when over 4,000 beach balls fall from the sky. During the actual drop, there will be a designated area for kiddos ages 5 and under to safely grab beach balls. Be sure to check your balls for a letter and stop by The Wharf tent, because you might be a lucky winner of some prizes from Pepsi!

There will be dozens of family-friendly activities onsite, including a surf simulator, bouncy house, bubble zone, rock wall, face painting, camel rides + more.  CLICK HERE   

SPARKS AFTER DARK- Mon 6pm-9pm, The Wharf, Orange Beach

The weekly fireworks show will flash to life again this summer! Dance to the rhythm of the beat with DJ Silky, ride a camel and see the snap, crackle + pop of color happening all season long. Fireworks at 8:45pm. CLICK HERE  

FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE! BOAT BASH- Fri 6pm-11pm, Cooper Riverside Park, downtown Mobile

The next installment in Mobile Parks & Recreation Department’s Friday Night Live quarterly concert series will be in Cooper Riverside Park. For this boat bash, pull up to the park and tie off your boat for the concert! There will be music from two bands: Smokey Jones and the Three Dollar Pistols and the Spunk Monkees! Bring your chairs, blankets, snacks, and have a great evening at the park! CLICK HERE   

MOBICON- Fri-Sun, Renaissance Riverview Hotel, downtown Mobile

Mobile, Alabama's premier science fiction, fantasy, anime, comics, gaming, paranormal, horror and media convention!  CLICK HERE   

MARKET IN THE PARK- Sat 7:30am-12 noon (every Saturday May 7th- July 9th), Cathedral Square, downtown Mobile

Fresh and local produce, seafood, baked goods, jams/jellies, local honey, original art and so much more. CLICK HERE   

LEGENDS IN CONCERT presents LEGENDS OF COUNTRY- ***LAST WEEKEND**** through May 29, Legends in Concert Theater, OWA, Foley

Wednesday through Saturday at 7:00pm in February, Wednesday through Saturday at 7:30pm in March, with a weekend matinee performance on Sunday at 3pm.

This new production is more spectacular than ever with dazzling tributes to Shania Twain, Martina McBride, Garth Brooks and Elvis. (Elvis tribute artist fans around the country will recognize Patrick Dunn, recently crowned 2021 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Champion from Elvis Week in Memphis.) CLICK HERE   

PHISH IN CONCERT- Fri/Sat/Sun 7:30pm, The Wharf Amphitheater, Orange Beach, CLICK HERE   

THE FAB FOUR- THE ULTIMATE TRIBUTE- Fri 8pm, Hard Rock Biloxi, CLICK HERE   

COLLECTIVE SOUL- Sat 8pm, IP Casino Biloxi, CLICK HERE   

FUNAMBULA- Sat/Sun 3pm and 7pm; Mon 7pm, Beau Rivage Biloxi, CLICK HERE   

BILOXI BLUES EXTRAVAGANZA- Fri/Sat 8pm, Mississippi Coast Coliseum, Biloxi, CLICK HERE  

PENSACOLA BLUE WAHOOS BASEBALL vs MISSISSIPPI BRAVES- Thurs/Fri 6:35pm; Sat 6:05pm; Sun 4:05pm, Blue Wahoos Stadium, Pensacola

Promotions include Mullet Thursdays, Giveaway Fridays, Fireworks Saturdays, and Military/Family SundaysCLICK HERE    

Greeting card for Veterans Day , Memorial Day, Independence Day .USA celebration. Concept - patriotism, protection, remember ,honor

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