Showing posts with label Memorial Day. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Memorial Day. Show all posts

Thursday, May 26, 2016

Monday, May 19, 2014

Our Top Picks for May 23-26 Entertainment on the Emerald Coast

Happy Memorial Day Weekend! This weekend it’s all about honoring our service men and women both past and present. They are a heroic group of people and we are so thankful that with their service we are the home of the brave! For current weather updates, be sure to check weather.com or tune in via television to The Weather Channel.

The Life’s A Beach crew wishes everyone a very safe and BEACHY weekend!


Friday, May 23, 2014:
Concerts at the Landing – Season Ammons Band
The Landing
139 Brooks Street
Fort Walton Beach
Time: 6-8 p.m.
Bring a lawn chair, picnic and your friends out to this musical event on Friday evening. Season Ammons Band will put on a show stopping performance for all to enjoy. For more information, please visit www.1021thewave.com.

The Children’s Hospital at Sacred Heart to Host 45th Annual Pediatric Symposium in Destin
5/23-5/26
Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa
4000 Sandestin Blvd. S.
Destin
This Symposium is designed to give primary care providers of children information on the latest developments for diagnosing, treating and managing the pediatric, adolescent and young adult patient. Attendees will be provided opportunities to learn from leading experts from across the nation. Some of the topics to be discussed are asthma, autism, childhood obesity and febrile infants. For more information, please visit www.PSDestinFL.org.


Saturday, May 24, 2014:
Blazefest 2014
Twin Oaks Park
North Highway 85
Niceville
For a day of awesome entertainment by bands like Chevelle, All That Remains, 10 Years, Nonpoint, Sponge and many more, bring your friends and family and come out to Blazefest 2014! Tickets are $30 in advance and $50 the day of the show. To purchase tickets online, visit www.TicketMaster.com. This event is presented by 103.1 The Blaze. For more information, visit www.BlazeFestRocks.com.


Memorial Day Weekend Festivities
5/24-5/26
Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort
9300 Emerald Coast Parkway W.
Destin
Time: 6-9 p.m.
The Village of Baytowne Wharf kicks off your summer at Sandestin for Memorial Day weekend. Live music begins on Saturday and lasts all weekend long. Enjoy bands on the Events Plaza stage from 7-9 p.m. each night. Children’s activities will be featured in the Events Plaza from 6-9 p.m. on Sunday night, and then we will light up the sky above the lagoon with fireworks at 9:15 p.m. On Monday, The Village will host a Memorial Day program right before sunset, presented by Sandestin veterans, including a special brass band performance. Visit www.Sandestin.com/Events for more details.

Memorial Day Concert Celebration
5/24-5/25
HarborWalk Village
10 Harbor Blvd.
Destin
Time: 6-10 p.m.
Kick off the summer with free concerts on the Destin Harbor! Departure: The Journey Tribute Band will rock with you all night long Saturday night. Longreef will have you up and dancing before and after the spectacular fireworks show lights up the night sky on Sunday at 9 p.m. For more information, please contact info@harborwalk-destin.com

Monday, May 20, 2013

Celebrate Memorial day on THE Emerald Coast





Memorial Day is celebrated every year on the final Monday of May and is a day of remembering the men and women who have bravely served in the United States Armed Forces. Here on THE Emerald Coast Memorial Day also marks the start of the summer vacation season and there is no shortage of celebrations planned for you this weekend.


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Memorial Day Concert Celebration at Harborwalk Village.
Kick off summer with a bang at Harborwalk Village! Free concerts, kids activities, street performers, and a FIREWORKS finale at 9pm over the Destin Harbor on Sunday night.

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Memorial Day Concerts at Baytowne Marina.
Come kick off your summer at Sandestin for Memorial Day Weekend. Live music begins on Friday and lasts all weekend long. Enjoy bands on the Events Plaza each night. Children’s activities will be featured in the Events Plaza on Sunday night, and then we will light up the sky above the lagoon with a patriotic fireworks show at 9:15 p.m. On Monday, the Village will host a Memorial Day program right before sunset, presented by Sandestin veterans.


24-27 Memorial Day Sale at Silver Sand Premium Outlets
Memorial Day Weekend Sale.
Don't miss the annual Memorial Day Weekend Sale. Enjoy extra discounts on top of already low outlet prices. View a sample of in-store promotions below.


27 The American Legion will hold a memorial service honoring fallen soldiers. Ceremony will be held at the Destin Cemetery at 11 am. 

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Thursday, May 24, 2012

What Are You Doing This Weekend? May 25-27

What’s happening on the Emerald Coast this weekend?
Memorial Day weekend is upon us! How will you spend this holiday weekend? Will you gather the family and head to the beach? Grill some burgers and dogs on the backyard patio? Hit the town and take in a fireworks display? No matter what you decide to do with your holiday weekend, you can’t go wrong when you spend it here on the spectacular Emerald Coast. With no shortage of scenic coastlines, and beautiful beaches, in combination with a wealth of fun-filled activities for the whole family, you’ll be pleased to find there’s something for everyone. Take this opportunity to enjoy this gorgeous holiday weekend.
 
Don’t Forget! Here at Life’s A Beach there’s nothing we love more than seeing others enjoy this stunning area. Be sure to send us your fantastic vacation photos! Photos may be uploaded to Life’s A Beach here: http://lifesabeachllc.com/upload_photos.htm.





Multi-Day Events

Come out to HarborWalk Village for their Memorial Day Concert Celebration at May 26-27. Enjoy a vibrant fireworks display over the Destin Harbor after Sunday night’s concert. Free face painting and crafts for kids each night.

Join in the Memorial Day Weekend Festivities at the Village of Baytowne Wharf May 26-28. Live music, kid's activities and fireworks make Baytowne Wharf the place to kick off your summer this Memorial Day Weekend!



 
Friday, May 25

Stargazing by the Shore will take place from 7-10 p.m. at Henderson Beach State Park, hosted by the Department of Environmental Protection. Volunteers from the Northwest Florida Astronomy Association will set up several telescopes for public viewing of star clusters, planets, and galaxies, and be available to answer questions about the night sky. All ages are welcome. Please arrive at the park prior to the park’s sunset closing.



 
Saturday, May 26

The Memorial Day Weekend Car, Truck & Motorcycle Classic hosted by the Choctaw Style Marchers band will take place at Choctawhatchee High School. Event is free and open to the public and will feature multiple classifications, awards, door prizes and food vendors.


 

Sunday, May 27

Jamfest Comedy Jam will be held at the Emerald Coast Convention Center from 8:30-11 p.m. Don’t miss the laughs!

Head out to the Alys Beach Amphitheatre at 7:30 p.m. for A Night at the Movies with Sinfonia Gulf Coast. Round up the family and enjoy your favorite movie soundtracks such as “Star Wars,” “Pirates of the Caribbean,” “Harry Potter,” and more as performed by Sinfonia Gulf Coast, our region’s only fully professional symphony orchestra. Food vendors and a cash bar will be available throughout the evening. Patrons are encouraged to bring low back chairs for comfortable seating. Stick around! The concert will end with a bang in a fireworks finale.




Have a beautiful, beachy holiday weekend!
            -The Life’s A Beach crew