# Christmas Events, Markets & Things to Do in Gulf Shores

- **Subtitle**: Celebrate Christmas 2026 in Gulf Shores with festive markets, holiday parties, Christmas dinners, family activities, Santa experiences, Christmas lights, live shows, brunches, concerts, and seasonal events. Discover the best things to do and book your tickets online.
- **Category**: Christmas
- **Display Name**: Christmas events
- **Type**: other

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## About

As Christmas draws near in the Gulf Shores in 2026, mark your calendars for a taste of festive enchantment! Beyond the traditional gatherings at home, exploring during this festive season can be enchanting. Whether planning a family trip or going solo, there's a sleigh-load of festive fairs, holiday craft shows, and Christmas services in the Gulf Shores waiting to be explored. Check out the best events and parties in Gulf Shores to make your Christmas unforgettable, and get ready for a season of joy and celebration!

## Christmas Events in Gulf Shores

- **Event Name**: Lulu's Lighted Boat Parade | MarineMax Gulf Shores
  - **Description**: Watch the MarineMax Gulf Shores team light up the water at LuLu’s Annual Lighted Boat Parade! Join us for holiday fun on the coast.About this EventLuLu’s Lighted Boat Parade | MarineMax Gulf Shores
  - **Date**: Sat Dec 12 2026 at 04:30 pm – Sat Dec 12 2026 at 07:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/gulf-shores/lulus-lighted-boat-parade-marinemax-gulf-shores/100001999166180863
  - **Venue**: LuLu's Gulf Shores
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: parades, holiday
- **Event Name**: Santa + Mrs Claus Mini Sessions
  - **Description**: Santa is coming to town!! I am hosting beach mini sessions with Santa AND Mrs. Claus! Sunrise sessions in Gulf Shores. 🎅🏼🎄 

Limited availability! Message me to reserve your spot!
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  - **Date**: Sun Nov 08 2026 at 07:30 am – Sun Nov 08 2026 at 09:00 am (-06:00)
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  - **Venue**: Gulf Shores Beach
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## Trending Events in Gulf Shores

- **Event Name**: Annual National Shrimp Festival - Gulf Shores, AL
  - **Description**: The Molly Ringwalds return to The 2026 Annual National Shrimp Festival in Gulf Shores, AL, on Friday, October 9! And it's FREE!! 

Join us on the West Stage at 8pm!

www.themollyringwalds.com/tour
www.myshrimpfest.com/entertainment.html
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- **Event Name**: National Shrimp Festival
  - **Description**: Come chow down on the best shrimp, enjoy live music, and have a blast at the National Shrimp Festival!About this EventNational Shrimp FestivalJoin us in Gulf Shores on
  - **Venue**: Gulf Shores
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- **Event Name**: Shrimpfest Gulf Shores
  - **Description**: We're back again. This is an all ages, FREE 100% family friendly show
  - **Venue**: Gulf Shores, Alabama
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- **Event Name**: High Cotton | 2026 Shrimp Festival
  - **Description**: LOCALS NIGHT y'all! Come on down to the beach and party with us on Thursday night at the East Stage! We will be playing from 6-7:30 so grab you an ice cold beer or a plate of shrimp and rock out with us!
  - **Venue**: Annual National Shrimp Festival
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- **Event Name**: Annual National Shrimp Festival
  - **Description**: Experience the evolution of Rock & Roll through authentic performances of timeless hits from the most legendary Rock icons of the '70s - '00s. Wall-to-wall anthems. Unstoppable energy. Pure rock power! See you at the West stage.

LISTEN/WATCH HERE: ht
  - **Venue**: Annual National Shrimp Festival
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- **Event Name**: The Blowout Bar at Annual Shrimp Festival
  - **Description**: The Blowout Bar will be setup at the National Shrimp Festival 2026.
  - **Venue**: Gulf Shores, Al. Beaches
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- **Event Name**: Singing for Scholarships 2026
  - **Description**: Mark your calendars for October 10, 2026! Contact us for more information. ShrimpFestivalSFS@gmail.com
  - **Venue**: Gulf Shores Alabama Beach
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- **Event Name**: Rockstarfish @ Shrimp Fest
  - **Description**: Rockstarfish returns for their second year to West stage of shrimp fest!!! Family friendly but still the same electric energy you have grown to know and love from your favorite gulf coast band
  - **Venue**: Annual National Shrimp Festival
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- **Event Name**: PHiP’s Annual Meeting of the Minds 2026
  - **Description**: PHiP’s Annual Meeting of the Minds 2026

Wednesday, October 21 – Sunday, October 25, 2026

Keeping the Party Going!

MOTM is the annual PHiP convention held annually during the end of October and beginning of November. While previously hosted in New Orlea
  - **Venue**: The Hangout Gulf Shores
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## Browse Christmas Events by Date

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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Christmas events in Gulf Shores?
  - **A:** Lulu's Lighted Boat Parade | MarineMax Gulf Shores (Sat Dec 12 2026 at 04:30 pm at LuLu's Gulf Shores), Santa + Mrs Claus Mini Sessions (Sun Nov 08 2026 at 07:30 am at Gulf Shores Beach).
- **Q**: What are the top free Christmas events in Gulf Shores?
  - **A:** Lulu's Lighted Boat Parade | MarineMax Gulf Shores (Sat Dec 12 2026 at 04:30 pm at LuLu's Gulf Shores).
- **Q**: How can I find Christmas events in Gulf Shores?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Christmas events in Gulf Shores on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Christmas events in Gulf Shores?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Christmas events in Gulf Shores?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Christmas events in Gulf Shores include LuLu's Gulf Shores, Gulf Shores Beach.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Christmas events in Gulf Shores?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Christmas events in Gulf Shores include MarineMax, Darby Lee Photography LLC.
- **Q**: Are there any online Christmas events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Christmas events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Christmas events in Gulf Shores?
  - **A:** Follow the Christmas category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Christmas events are listed in Gulf Shores.

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