Locals and visitors from all over look forward to the annual Pensacola Beach Air Show, held in the summer. The show highlights our hometown heroes—the Blue Angels, the U.S. Navy’s flight demonstration squadron stationed at Forrest Sherman Field aboard Naval Air Station Pensacola.

BLUE ANGELS WEEK CALENDAR OF EVENTS

July 10
Breakfast with the Blues begins at approximately 7:30 a.m.

July 11
Practice Show – Blue Angels begins at approximately 2 p.m.

July 12
Civilian acts start at noon

Blue Angels – 2 p.m.

July 13
Civilian acts start at noon

Blue Angels – 2 p.m.

Admission: Free READ MORE 

161 Views, 0 Comments

Read Full Post


The City of Gulf Shores will celebrate the Fourth of July with a stunning fireworks display, beginning at 9 p.m. on July 4. Fireworks will be shot from the Gulf State Park Fishing and Education Pier.

The timeline of public access to the Gulf State Park Pier is as follows:

Tuesday, July 4

  • 7 a.m. – The Gulf State Park Pier will close to the public for firework setup.
  • 12 p.m. – The pier will reopen to the public 100 feet north of the firework launch site.
  • 8:30 p.m. – The Fire Marshal will close the pier and on-site restaurant.
  • 9 p.m. – The fireworks show begins.

Wednesday, July 5

  • 6 a.m. – Pier reopens to the public.

For information related to the schedule of operations for the Gulf State Park Fishing and Education…

89 Views, 0 Comments

Read Full Post

The Greatest Show in Sportfishing is unlike any other fishing tournament with huge fish and even bigger purses. It is the final leg of the Gulf Coast Triple Crown Series, so don’t miss the chance to witness this year’s tournament fleet and prized catches. Amidst all the action, a deeper reason is top priority. The BMGC has raised over $200,000 for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Come early to enjoy industry-related vendors and try your hand at the St. Jude Fighting Chair Challenge — a real sportfishing fighting chair that is similar to “tug-o-war” against a friend while raising money for the kids at St. Jude. 


READ MORE 

104 Views, 0 Comments

Read Full Post

There will be categories for a 5K run, 5K competitive walk and 1-mile fun run. Once you survive the race, there will be a DJ awards party, refreshments and cold beverages for all participants at Sandshaker. Register now to come out and celebrate your Independence Day with us!


READ MORE

80 Views, 0 Comments

Read Full Post