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Christmas in Alabama can’t be beat! There are several festive events throughout the state that will certainly fill you with lots of joy. A great place to experience some of these events is in Gulf Shores. Gulf Shores offers one of Alabama’s most unique Christmas parades and best places to stay, Lulu’s Lighted Boat Parade, in addition to some pretty festive places to stay the night. To learn all about this lighted boat parade and a festive place to stay the night, take a look below.
The Lulu's Lighted Boat Parade is a free event that's scheduled to take place on Alabama's beautiful Gulf Coast waters in Gulf Shores on December 10th at dusk (4:30 p.m.). It'll begin at LuLu's Homeport Marina and end at The Wharf in Orange Beach.
Homeport Marina, 200 East 25th Avenue, Suite A, Gulf Shores, AL 36542, USA
While in attendance, you'll get to watch numerous boats that are decked out in dazzling lights and festive Christmas decorations. This parade is sure to fill you and your family with lots of holiday cheer.
Following the parade, a great place to stay the night is at a Christmas-themed beach house. After all, who wouldn't love a beach vacation at Christmastime, right?
This beach house is cozy year-round. However, there's something extra special about it at Christmastime because of its festive decorations, including a dazzling tree that stands tall in the living room.
If you have children, there's also a bedroom with two sets of bunk beds that have been decked out in holiday treat decor. Children love staying in this 'extra sweet' bedroom.