I narrowed my ideas down to the upcoming eight enjoyable and delicious activities from the countless activities on the US Gulf Coast in May 2024. Cool, glad, and fun activities that you expect to find on the Gulf Coast.
Spring Break is over on the Gulf Coast in May, but the true summer has not yet begun. Until at least Memorial Day weekends. See my beloved Gulf Coast Spring Break Destinations and, to miss the masses, Florida Hidden Gems.
Happy Mother’s Morning to all US Gulf Coast parents. They are the best in the world, by far!
Enjoy these Fun Activities on the US Gulf Coast in May.
McCool Travel Note: The following trip of the New Orleans Music Fest, which was covered in April activities on the US Gulf Coast as well as above, kicks off the first weekend of May.
53rd Monthly New Orleans Dance Fest, April 25- May 5, 2025
The 2024 model of the New Orleans Music &, Heritage Festival hosts 400, 000 visitors from around the globe over two vacation. Hundreds of musicians, create artisans, cooks and chefs, and volunteers inspire, support, offer crafts, and nourish the souls of attendees.
2024 New Orleans Music Fest players for the May trip include The Rolling Stones, Tower of Power, Earth Wind &, Fire, Bonnie Raitt, Neil Young, Queen Latifah, Foo Fighters, HOZIER, Trombone Shorty ( half! ), and there are many more incredible artistic works. New Orleans is a constant favorite for audio enthusiasts, particularly during Jazz Fest!
For more details and my suggested day trips to New Orleans, attend the festival’s website.
see lived music in New OrleansGulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival, Foley AL, May 2- 4, 2024
The Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival is the place for family enjoyment and high-flying experience in South Baldwin County. Enjoy pleasure, arts and crafts features and more at the event site at OWA Parks &, Resort in Foley, South Baldwin County. Balloon flights, glows and tethered rides ( weather permitting ) add to the fun at dawn and dusk.
Browse the festival site for more details and Gulf Shores Advice.
Mud Bug Boil- Out, Thibodaux LA, May 11, 2024
Any all-you-can-eat shrimp event will be higher on my list. In Thibodaux ‘ historical center, visit the family-friendly Mud Bug Boil-Off. Like live music, a life auction, event funness, and all the exquisite shrimp you can possibly handle.
Discover Day Trips From New Orleans and attend the event website for more details.
Emerald Coast Open, Destin FL, May 10- 19, 2024
During Emerald Coast Open 2024, over 20 000 aggressive lionfish are expected to be removed from the Gulf waters. By swimming or fish, hundreds of competition participants vie for awards by removing the most lionfish. During ECO22 Lionfish Restaurant Week from May 10 to May 18, Regional Destin eateries serve inventive lionfish food.
And May 18 through May 19, the formal Emerald Coast Open Lionfish Tournament and Festival raises awareness about the harmful effects of the aggressive lionfish.
Explore the event’s website for more details and check out my favorite accommodations in Destin, Florida.
Gulf Coast Pirate Day in the Bay, Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, May 17 to 18, 2024, is emerald green sea waters.
All thieves and rogue fans are welcome at the Mysterious Krewe of the Seahorse for a jolly great festival at the Pirate Day in the Bay. A Bay St Louis restaurant walk kicks off the occasion on Friday evening, followed by a full slate of parades, vacations, and pirate funness the next day.
Explore the event’s site for more details and which Mississippi Gulf Coast Hidden Gems are your favorites.
Bay St Louis BridgeBlessing of the Fleet, Panama City FL, May 18, 2024
Although Spring Break is over, Panama City residents celebrate the start of the cooler temperature with the Grace of the Fleet. Additional events are very entertaining, including the noon ship festival, where everyone chances for safe passage of both boats and ships. Join the Burning of the Socks for live music (you wo n’t need them again in six months ), and get$ 10 for a plate of fish at a fish fry.
For more details and my suggested Key Spots on Florida’s Panhandle, please visit the event site.
World’s Richest Tarpon Tournament, Boca Grande FL, May 22- 23, 2024
The World’s Richest Tarpon Tournament begun in the first 80s in Boca Grande, the Tarpon Capital of the World. It started as a mass event but has evolved into an all- launch event focused on Conservation, Etiquette, and Education. It is only used for live-bait, honoring Boca Grande Pass’s history of tarpon fishing and highlighting the importance of protection to maintain a good fishing for generations to come.
For more details and recommendations on activities in Punta Gorda, attend the event site.
Memorial Day Fireworks, South Padre Island TX, May 26, 2024
On South Padre Island, celebrate Memorial Day trip! Like the fireworks feast over the sea on Sunday night as it kicks off the summer. Check out the restaurants and bars in the Entertainment District for the best seeing locations!
Explore the event’s website for more details and South Padre Island franchises ‘ favorites.
Over the Memorial Day weekends, there will be fireworks displays in many other US Gulf Coast locations. Do you have a favourite place to go on the US Gulf Coast to watch fireworks? Let me know.
See also April Gulf Coast activities and June Gulf Coast events.
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