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Sun, Sounds & Southern Vibes

From Gulf Coast beach festivals and Mardi Gras parades to music, sports and cultural happenings — LowerUSA.com brings you the best of the lower part of the USA. Warm weather, great energy, unforgettable moments.

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January 16–19, 2026 • Santa Rosa Beach, FL

30A Songwriters Festival

Intimate original music performances by top songwriters across 25+ venues in Florida's scenic 30A/South Walton area — beachside stages and listening rooms.

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February 6–17, 2026 • Galveston, TX

Mardi Gras! Galveston

Texas' largest Mardi Gras with 20+ parades, headliner concerts, 3 million beads, family events, and Gulf Coast island energy.

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March 14–15, 2026 • Orange Beach, AL

Orange Beach Festival of Art

52nd annual free festival celebrating visual, performing, musical, and culinary arts at Orange Beach Waterfront Park — 100+ artists and live music.

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May 28–31, 2026 • Panama City Beach, FL

Gulf Coast Jam

Major country music festival on the beach with headliners like Post Malone, Chris Stapleton, Keith Urban — oceanfront stages and Gulf vibes.

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May 15–17, 2026 • Gulf Shores, AL

Hangout Music Festival

Beachfront music fest with major headliners, fresh seafood, ocean stages, and 40,000+ fans daily on the Alabama Gulf Coast.

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February–March 2026 • New Orleans, LA

Mardi Gras in New Orleans

Iconic parades, beads, king cakes, jazz, and epic celebrations across the city — the heart of Louisiana's Gulf Coast Mardi Gras tradition.

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More southern events added regularly — spring/summer festivals, beach music, and Gulf runs coming soon!

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