RED, WHITE AND BLUES WEEK: PENSACOLA BEACH BLUE ANGELS AIR SHOW- Wed 7:30am Breakfast Show; Thurs 2pm practice; Fri 12 noon Dress Rehearsal; Sat 12 noon, Pensacola Beach Air Show; Casino Beach, Pensacola Beach
Kicking off the air show week is “Breakfast with the Blues,” on Wednesday, July 10, at approximately 7:30 a.m. when the Blue Angels arrive and circle overhead to mark the show’s coordinates and center points along Pensacola Beach.
On Thursday, July 11, at 2 p.m., the Blue Angels hold a full practice show over Pensacola Beach.
Friday, July 12, is the Pensacola Beach Air Show dress rehearsal where flight demonstrations and civilian aerobatic performances begin at approximately noon, with the Blue Angels overhead at 2 p.m.
Saturday, July 13, marks the official Pensacola Beach Air Show, and follows exactly Friday’s dress rehearsal schedule.
Parking available at Casino Beach (which fills up early), as well as Park West and Park East, with free trolley service. Bring chairs, coolers, sunscreen. CLICK HERE
BLUE MARLIN GRAND CHAMPIONSHIP- Fri/Sat, weigh-ins at 5pm, Main St/Marlin Circle, The Wharf, Orange Beach
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. 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. CLICK HERE
MOB MUSIC FESTIVAL- Fri/Sat 5pm-10pm, Sun 3pm-8pm, 3 stages (Cathedral Square, The Temple, Contemporary Art Center), Downtown Mobile
Join us for a FREE, three-day celebration of music, culture, and community! This event is for the ENTIRE Family! Don't miss out on incredible performances spanning indie, country, bluegrass, rock, gospel, soul, funk, jazz, brass band, blues, R&B, and hip-hop! CLICK HERE
LODA ARTWALK- Fri 6pm-9pm, Lower Dauphin Arts District, Downtown Mobile
LODA ArtWalk Celebrates Sharks & National Tattoo Day! 3rd Annual LODA ArtWalk Tattoo Contest: Watch talented tattoo enthusiasts compete in various categories on Dauphin St. by POST. And at the Kids Corner, children can enjoy shark crafts and free temporary tattoos while supplies last. CLICK HERE
ROLL MOBILE SKATE NIGHT- Fri 6pm-9pm, Bienville Square, Downtown Mobile
The theme for this month is TOURIST, and we hope that you come dressed as your favorite tacky tourist! The skate rink entrance is located at the corner of Conception & Dauphin Street. Free skate rentals for the first 50 people. Includes roller skates, socks, and safety gear. CLICK HERE
MOVIES IN THE PARK: WONKA- Sat 6pm, Community Maritime Park, Downtown Pensacola
Bring your blankets and chairs then spread out on the lawn to watch a FREE family-friendly movie underneath the stars. Pre-show activities begin at 6 p.m., and shows will begin at sunset. Concessions from local food truck vendors will be available for purchase subject to availability. Outside food is also welcome. CLICK HERE
CANDLELIGHT: A TRIBUTE TO TAYLOR SWIFT- Thurs 7pm & 9pm, Crown Hall, Downtown Mobile
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never before. Discover the music of Taylor Swift at Crown Hall under the gentle glow of candlelight. CLICK HERE
BABYFACE- Sat 9pm, Wind Creek Casino Amphitheater, Atmore, CLICK HERE
MARK NORMAND: YA DON’T SAY TOUR- Sat 7pm, Pensacola Saenger, CLICK HERE
BRIAN POSEHN- Fri 8pm, Soul Kitchen, Downtown Mobile, CLICK HERE
REGGAETON ON FIRE- Sat 10pm, Soul Kitchen, Downtown Mobile, CLICK HERE
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