| Orange Beach 25th Birthday Block Party & Baldwin County Bicentennial Celebration |
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The City of Orange Beach celebrated it's first 25 years and also commemorated Baldwin County's Bicentennial with a 'Block Party' complete with music, food, children's games & activities, demonstrations, historical remembrances and more.
The event was held Saturday, August 29, 2009 at the City's Municipal Complex located at 4099 Orange Beach Boulevard (Hwy. 161). From 11:00 am - 4:00 pm the parks behind City Hall overflowed with many interesting things to see and do. Music by Dave McCormick & John Brust kicked off the mornings activities with Brent Burns rounding out the afternoon time slot. A Recognition Ceremony at 1:00pm honored past Councils & Mayors, as well as long standing businesses in the community.
In Council Chambers, long time citizens talked about early times in Orange Beach and reminisced about by-gone days. The museum was open for visitors and the park adjacent to it will overflowed with exhibits from Baldwin County's history. Surrounding communities also set up displays showing where they've come from.
It was a great day with lots of interesting history to commemorate Orange Beach's 25th & Baldwin County's 200th.
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A special Birthday t-shirt was designed by Visual Effects. During the entire month of August, orange shirts were worn by most city employees and by lots of folks in the community.
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| Schedule of Events - Saturday, August 29
11:00 am - All Activities, Booths & Displays Open
- Food Booths & Refreshments
- Children's Games, Activities & Face Painting
- County History Displays
- Displays from various surrounding communities
- Historical Speakers in Council Chambers
11 am - 12:30 pm Music by John Brust & Dave McCormick Stage
11 am Prehistoric People of Orange Beach Council Chambers
12:30 pm SRT & Canine Demonstration South of stage
1 pm Recognition Ceremony Stage
2 pm Music by Brent Burns Stage
2 - 4 pm The Life & Times of Early Orange Beach Council Chambers
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History is a major focus for the day. In Council Chambers don't miss the opportunity to find out about early times.
11 am Prehistoric People of
Orange Beach
Presentation by Bonnie Gums - Archeologist -
University of South Alabama - Artifacts collected
at several historic digs in the area
2-4 pm The Life & Times of Early
Orange Beach
Panel of Orange Beach natives will talk about olden times - Ella Callaway, Earl Callaway, Mike Miceli, Sidney Walker Jr., Billy Walker, Lois Gale Walker, Clifford Callaway, Beverly Callaway, Godbey Smith and Margaret Childress Long.
| History Displays -
Orange Beach Indian & Sea Museum
Baldwin County Dept. of Archives & History
City of Gulf Shores
Town of Perdido Beach
City of Foley and CVB
Civil War Artifacts collected in Baldwin County
Weeks Bay Watershed Wagon
Fort Morgan
Baldwin County World War II Exhibit
Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge
Vintage Gallery - Photographs of old Baldwin County
Displays & Information
Fire Department Vehicles & EMS
Police Department - SRT, Vehicles & Canine Demo
Orange Beach Fishing Association
Parks & Recreation
Engineering & Environmental Services
Finance
Orange Beach Lions Club
Treasures of the Isle Mardi Gras Association
| Festival Foods To Enjoy
Lemonade & Soft Drinks
Hot Dogs & Fixins'
Gator Sausage & Jambalaya
Shaved Ice
Ice Cream, Popcorn & Nachos
Orange Beach Pies
Millie Ray's Orange Rolls
Kids Activities & Entertainment
Inflatables
Face Painting & Animal Balloons
Alligator Alley - Touch an alligator
Crafts & Games
Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo 11am - 1pm
Special Booths & Displays
Oldest Orange Beach Businesses
Festival t-shirts designed by Visual Effects
Sunny 105.7 Radio
WHEP 1310-AM Radio
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