Celebrate the Fourth with Baseball and the Beach

Want to have some fun on July 4^th? Barbecues and fireworks are great on their own; combine them with the beach and a little baseball action and you have quite the Fourth of July celebration.

You won’t have a hard time finding the beach in Gulf Shores & Orange Beach, and whether you decide to cookout at your Gulf-front condo or beach house or dine out at a fun beach-side restaurant, being near those white-sand beaches is sure to add a new level of enjoyment to the holiday. Then at night, be sure to catch one of the several fireworks displays planned for the area—whether its fireworks and the Spectra Light Show at The Wharf or the Independence Day Fireworks show at Gulf State Park.

You can also head over to the Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Sportsplexes to watch the USSSA Global Sports Baseball World Series. This event is currently going on and will still be taking place during the July 4^th holiday. Check out the upcoming baseball stars of tomorrow!

When you’re done there, you might consider a meal at the Compleat Angler Seafood Grille & Bar—delicious seafood gumbo, stunning Gulf Coast sunsets, and a generous Champion sponsor of the Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Sports Commission.

Tempted by the thought of this Independence Day scenario? Book a stay at the Country Hearth Inn, another Champion Sponsor. And since we’re thanking sponsors, let’s add Champion sponsor Coca-Cola to the acknowledgment list. The support of all three sponsors is much appreciated.

Baseball Fans: Head to the Gulf in June and July

Baseball, baseball, and more baseball (and even some softball)—it’s what you’ll find if you come to Gulf Shores & Orange Beach this month and next. Several USSSA sporting events are planned for June and July; all are worth checking out.

 

The ladies are up first, as the USSSA Fastpitch State Softball Tournament is scheduled for June 15^th and 16^th. Then beginning June 18^th is the USSSA Global Sports Baseball World Series 1—and the USSSA baseball fun just rolls on from there. The USSSA Global Sports Coach Pitch World Series, USSSA Global Sports Baseball World Series 2, USSSA Global Sports Baseball World Series 3…just take a look at the sporting events calendar for a complete list of upcoming USSSA events. (Softball does return on July 22^nd with the USSSA Softball “C” World Series.)

That’s a whole lot of activity! And whether you’re in town to play or watch, you’re bound to be doing a lot of running around (from your hotel/condo to the sports event and possibly to a Gulf Shores & Orange Beach attraction). This is where Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Sports Commission Champion sponsor Beach Express can make life a little easier. This alternative to Highway 59 can save travel time by avoiding traffic lights and traffic congestion. Passes are available, too.

Hungry after all that running around? Champion sponsor Baumhower’s has a delicious menu—and a very fitting sports theme. Check them out at their Orange Beach location.

And while we’re talking sponsors, let’s recognize one more: Champion sponsor Centennial Bank. Thanks for all your support!