The holiday spirit will be on full display across South Baldwin County this December, with festive parades and community events bringing neighbors together to celebrate the season. Foley will kick off the festivities on December 7th with its Annual Kiwanis Club Christmas Parade, filling the streets of downtown Foley with floats and cheer at 10 a.m. Later that evening, Elberta will follow with its Christmas Parade, tree lighting, and a family-friendly “Movies in the Park” starting at 5:30 p.m.

On December 14th, the Gulf Coast’s love of water takes center stage with two boat parades. LuLu’s Gulf Shores will host its annual Lighted Boat Parade, featuring decorated vessels cruising east along the Intracoastal Waterway toward The Wharf at dusk. That same night, the Pirates of Fish River will roll out their 5th Annual Christmas Boat Parade, bringing holiday cheer to Weeks Bay and Fish River.

Below are additional details for each parade.

Dec. 7 - Foley Christmas Parade

The Annual Foley Kiwanis Club Christmas Parade has been given the green-light and will be rolling through the streets of Downtown Foley on Saturday, Dec. 7 at 10 a.m. The parade will follow the same route as in previous years. The lineup will begin at 8 a.m. between the Foley Armory and the Foley Public Library. Visit their Website for more info: foleykiwanis.club/

Dec. 7 - Town of Elberta Christmas Parade - Tree Lighting - Movies in the Park

This Year, We will line up behind the Football Field on Kichler Circle starting around 4:30 and be ready to roll at 5:30. THIS MEANS..... Illinois Street will be a THROW street... So THROWS start by the EHS Parking LOT .... not the LINE-UP (it will be on Kichler Circle). Click here for more info

Dec. 14 - LuLu’s Lighted Boat Parade

LuLu’s Gulf Shores & Homeport Marina will be hosting the annual LuLu’s Lighted Boat Parade on Saturday, December 14th. The parade will leave LuLu’s and Homeport Marina, and travel East down the Intracoastal Waterway to The Wharf at dark (typically starting around 5pm). The parade will be visible down canal road to The Wharf in Orange Beach. To register your boat in the parade, please call Captain Craig at Homeport Marina at 251-968-4528 for more details. Visit the website for more information: https://lulusfunfoodmusic.com/lulus-lighted-boat-parade-dec-14/ 

Dec. 14 - Pirates of Fish River 5th Annual Christmas Boat Parade

The parade will roll from Weeks Bay at 5:30pm and head North up the river and turn around near the 32 Bridge. We usually finish the route in about 1.5 hours. We welcome non POFR members to join. Please send a DM so we can get your info. There is no cost to join, they just ask that they know you're coming ( a short form to fill out). You can email piratesoffishriver@gmail.com and you can click here for more info.