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SON OF A SAILOR
(S.O.S.) FEST
A sailor's salute to Jimmy Buffett and Gulf Coast culture in his waterfront hometown
of Mobile, Alabama, along the Gulf of Mexico.
➡️ LEARN MORE!
🦜 S.O.S. FEST
Son Of A Sailor Fest is a FREE celebration in downtown Mobile!
This family-friendly street festival features a rollicking second-line parade through downtown, parrot-head costume contests and musical acts inspired by Jimmy Buffett and the area’s unique and colorful coastal culture.
🎵 MUSIC
Prepare for a day of great music guaranteed to get you on island time!
A1A – The Official Jimmy Buffett Tribute Show will drop anchor at S.O.S. Fest and put on a show of Cat-5 proportions. This premiere 11-piece band (plus a couple of pirate performers for good measure) will bring your favorite Buffett tunes to life through a squall of fun and high-energy entertainment. Not only has A1A been officially endorsed by Jimmy himself, but they have even filled in for the Coral Reefer band. Need we say more?
OTHER GREAT ACTS!
Honorary Coral Reefer, Will Kimbrough
Vibe Irie
Street Folks
Blow House Brass Band
✨ VIP EXPERIENCE
The VIP Experience is the ultimate way to enjoy the inaugural Son Of A Sailor Fest! As a VIP (Very Important Pirate), you'll enjoy access to a private hospitality area, private bathrooms, downtown transportation, front row VIP zone, complimentary food and drinks, exclusive S.O.S. Fest swag and a VIP welcome reception on Friday night to kickoff the weekend! Buy your passes today and don't miss out on this opportunity to elevate your festival experience to the next level!
🕺 SECOND LINE
Jimmy often said he was a “child of the Mardi Gras,” which makes sense as Mobile is home to the oldest carnival celebration in the United States. So there is no better way to kick off the party than with a brass band and a parade down the historic streets of Downtown Mobile!
Stay tuned for parade details!
🌸 JOIN THE PARTY!
You’re not just watching the party. You ARE the party!
Throw on a Hawaiian shirt and your favorite pair of flip-flops, or get decked out in a Jimmy Buffett-inspired costume worthy of lost treasure. You’re on shore leave, sailor! Have some fun and let that parrot-head flag fly. Don’t miss our costume contests and fun prizes!