The holiday season will be here before we know it. All the hustle and bustle can be a little stressful. Have you considered a relaxing trip to the Alabama Gulf Coast for your celebration? All along Alabama’s Coastal Connection Scenic Byway, you’ll find unique ways to enjoy the sights and sounds of the season. And, for the most part, all you have to do is sit back and enjoy them.
One of the best-known celebrations on the ACC is Magic Christmas in Lights at Bellingrath Gardens and Home. This year’s event starts November 26, 2021, and runs through January 5, 2022. Stroll through the gardens that feature more than 1,100 set pieces, 16 scenes and a dazzling 3 million-plus lights throughout the 65-acre estate.
Lighted boat parades, such as the annual Christmas Lighted Boat Parade that is scheduled to depart from LuLu’s in Gulf Shores on December 11, can be found in the waterways and rivers of the coastal communities on the byway. Traditional Christmas parades, most with a tropical touch, march through the cities and towns in early December.
OWA kicks off their holiday celebrations November 20 with a tree-lighting ceremony followed by fireworks.
Keep an eye on our events calendar for updates throughout the year.
Make the beach your home base with a beach house or condo rental and enjoy sunrise and sunset over the sparkling waters of the Gulf of Mexico. The moderate winter temperatures on the coast are perfect for outdoor activities.