March 4 2011

Mystical Order of Mirams Mardi Gras Parade
Wintzell's to Rite Aid
Orange Beach, AL
www.mirams.info
The 5th Annual Mystical Order of Mirams Parade begins at 6:30pm, from Wintzell's ending at Rite Aid. Watch and enjoy as revelers throw sweets, trinkets, beads and more.

March 5 2011

Mystics of Pleasure Mardi Gras Parade
Live Bait to Perdido Beach Resort
Orange Beach, AL
www.gulfshores.com
Parade begins at 6:30pm, beginning at Live Bait and ending at Perdido Beach Resort. Watch and enjoy as revelers throw sweets, trinkets, beads and toys.

March 8 2011

Gulf Shores Mardi Gras Parade
Highway 59, Intracoastal Canal Bridge to Main Beach
Gulf Shores, AL
www.gulfshores.com
Laissez les bon temps roulet! (Let the good times roll!) Parade kick off at 10am. Get ready to shout, "Hey, Mister! Throw me a Moon Pie!"

LuLu's 7th Anniversary Celebration and Boat Parade
LuLu's at Homeport Marina
Gulf Shores, AL
www.lulubuffett.com
Laissez les bon temps roulet...or, as we say on the Intracoastal, "Let the good times FLOW." Doors open at 10am. Live music from New Orleans' own Glen David Andrews Band between 1-5pm and local favorite Greg Brown from 6-9pm. It's a day long event with lots going on.

Orange Beach Mardi Gras Parade
Wintzell's on Perdido Beach to Highway 161
Orange Beach, AL
(251) 981-6979
www.gulfshores.com
The city is very excited to have the Honor Flight South Alabama Veterans as the Grand Marshalls this year. Parade kicks off at 1:30pm.

March 10-13 2011

The Foreigner
South Baldwin Community Theatre
Gulf Shores, AL
(251) 968-6721
www.sbct.biz
A fishing lodge in rural Georgia is often visited by Froggy, a demolition expert who occasionally runs training sessions at the nearby Army base. This time Froggy has brought along a pathologically shy man, Charlie. Froggy tells everyone that Charlie is from an exotic foreign country and speaks no English. Once alone, Charlie overhears more than he should...

March 12-13 2011

2011 Orange Beach Festival of Art
Orange Beach Art Center
Orange Beach, AL
(251) 981-2787
www.obfoa.com
The Orange Beach Festival of art is held each year on the second weekend of March. The Festival of Art has been an anticipated event for nearly two decades. Juried artists from the region and around the nation come to display their work at the first fine art and fine craft show of the season. A Literary Arts Tent will house regional and celebrity authors, book readings and book signings. The Performing Arts Stage will see performances of theater troops and dance performances. The Kid's Art Alley plans six hands-on exciting art experiences. At the Songwriters and Musicians stage, guests will enjoy the amazing regional talent as songwriters share their songs, play and sing for everyone. Glass blowing demonstrations will be featured at The Hot Shop. Free to the public.

March 18-20 2011

The Foreigner
South Baldwin Community Theatre
Gulf Shores, AL
(251) 968-6721
www.sbct.biz
A fishing lodge in rural Georgia is often visited by Froggy, a demolition expert who occasionally runs training sessions at the nearby Army base. This time Froggy has brought along a pathologically shy man, Charlie. Froggy tells everyone that Charlie is from an exotic foreign country and speaks no English. Once alone, Charlie overhears more than he should...

March 26 2011

Elberta German Sausage Festival
Elberta City Park
Elberta, AL
www.visitpensacola.com
Join us for our famous German sausage and sauerkraut, plus continuous entertainment for adults and children, along with 250 arts and crafts booths. Other scrumptious foods will include German style filled cabbage, potato salad, goulash, red beans and rice, hamburgers, hot dogs, BBQ sandwiches, ice cream, popcorn and peanuts. The Bellview Stumpfiddle Band will perform with the North End Stompers, and cloggers, carnival rides and polka, country and German music will also be provided for entertainment.