Memorial Day Weekend 2025: Best Events in Orange Beach

Memorial Day weekend kicks off the unofficial summer season, and Orange Beach is packed with great family activities for all ages. Read on for Orange Beach Memorial Day weekend events and activities that offer something for everyone in the family.

Orange Beach Memorial Day Weekend Events (2025)

S’mores on the Shore

May 22, 6 pm
Gulf Place (Gulf Shores Main Public Beach)

If you arrive a little early, be sure to stop by S’mores on the Shore at the west end of Gulf Place. This family-friendly event includes live music, campfires, and all the makings for s’mores. Bring a blanket or a beach chair and relax under the stars.

Aloha Summer Kickoff Party

May 23-25
Downtown OWA, 205 N Owa Blvd Foley, AL 36535

This weekend-long event kicks off the start of summer beach season by filling the streets of Downtown OWA with live entertainment, fun family activities, and evening fireworks. Join the party on Friday or Sunday from 2pm to 8pm or Saturday from 2pm to 9pm. Admission to OWA is free; activities inside of Tropic Falls require ticket purchase.

Living History Memorial Day-Wreath Laying Tribute

May 24
Fort Morgan, 110 Highway 180, Gulf Shores

Fort Morgan hosts its Gulf Shores Memorial Day weekend commemoration May 24 with a wreath-laying ceremony planned for the crew of the Tecumseh, which sank in waters just off the Fort. Re-enactors show activity at the Fort from the War of 1812 to World War II, remembering those who gave their lives in service. There will be weapons demonstrations and artillery firing, as well as guided tours. Regular admission will be charged.

LuLuPalooza

May 24
LuLu’s Gulf Shores, 200 East 25th Ave.

The annual LuLuPalooza Summer Kick Off Party is a family-day filled with fun and back-to-back live music on the Crazy Sista Boat Stage. It’s a can’t-miss event for Gulf Shores Memorial Day weekend.

Red, White + Wharf

May 26
The Wharf, 23101 Canal Road, Orange Beach

This huge holiday celebration is fun for the entire family with face painting, magicians, camel rides and more. From 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., enjoy a glow bubble party after the sun sets from the Wharf’s official Bubble Truck. Stick around for fireworks at 8:45 p.m. Admission is free, though some activities have a fee.

Memorial Day Activities at Turquoise Place

The activities team at Turquoise Place has a jam-packed Orange Beach Memorial Day weekend planned for guests. This is just a sampling of the holiday fun! All events are complementary for Spectrum Resorts guests; some events require a small fee for Non-Spectrum guests. For a full listing, visit the Activities page.

An Orange Beach Memorial Day weekend stay at Turquoise Place puts you within close distance to all these fun events. But, with so many great activities at the resort, you may choose to never leave!