Every winter a special group of people grace Alabama's Gulf Coast, these people are affectionately referred to as "Snowbirds." The laid back, do-nothing lifestyle known as retirement finds its way to the back burner as our Snowbirds struggle to find time to do nothing. State club meetings, fishing, volunteering, Golf tournaments, shopping, breakfasts, day trips and sometimes part time employment replace catnaps.

Of course, lazy days still have their appeal. It's up to you.

The winter months offer all types of entertainment from symphonies to theatre, Jazz to Dixieland, you name it. Festivals, parades and art exhibits are aplenty. The Calendar of Events will help you decide how to spend your time while visiting Gulf Shores and Orange Beach.

 
3rd Annual Gulf Coast Area Christmas Parade at The Wharf
Date: 12/11/2010
4550 Main Street Orange Beach, AL 36561
Price: Free to public.
 Phone: 251-224-1012
Website: www.thewharfal.com
The young and old alike will enjoy a festive afternoon of floats, music, and holiday cheer, both before, after and during the parade, which begins at 4 p.m. Santa will be on hand from 1-4 p.m. to take Christmas toy orders and pose for pictures. And Wharf retailers will be offering specials throughout the day.
Civil War Christmas at Fort Morgan
Date: 12/11/2010
Fort Morgan, Gulf Shores
 Price: Admission: $5 for adults, $4 seniors, $3 for children 18 -under, free 6-under. Family Pass: $12 for 2 adults/2 children.
 Phone: 251-540-7127
4-7 p.m. Experience a Civil War Christmas at the fort during a special candlelight tour as interpreters portray the life of the men and women of the Confederate garrison during the Civil War during Christmas season.
Coastal Chorale Snowbird Serenade 2011
Date: 2/17/2011 - 2/20/2011
TBD
 Price: Tickets are $10.00 and may be purchased at any area Vision Bank.
 Phone: 251-955-5051
Thursday, February 17, 2011 - 7:30 pm Friday, February 18, 2011 - 7:30 pm Saturday, February 19, 2011 - 3:00 pm Saturday, February 19, 2011 - 7:30 pm Sunday, February 20, 2011 - 3:00 pm Thrill to the sounds of the popular Coastal Chorale as they perform many of your favorite songs from past and present. With their unique style and great sound, it is easy to understand why sell out crowds are singing their praises!