The parking closures ahead of the Hangout Music Festival begin on Monday and will last until May 25.
The City of Gulf Shores released a statement on Friday detailing the road closures, traffic modifications, and beach closures that will be in effect during the 2023 Hangout Music Festival.
The 2023 festival takes place May 19-21 on the Public Beach adjacent to the Hangout Restaurant. Top acts include the Red Hot Chili Peppers, SZA, Calvin Harris, Paramore and Lil Nas X. Tickets remain available, with prices starting at $349 plus fees for general admission. Full festival information can be found at www.hangoutmusicfest.com. For ongoing coverage, visit www.AL.com/hangout.
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The city advises residents and visitors to be aware of the changes and plan accordingly to ensure their safety and convenience. Public Beach access points will remain open throughout the festival, and people are encouraged to utilize them to reach the beaches during this time.
Monday, May 8
East Gulf Place parking lot “Resident Parking” closed through Thursday, May 25.
Monday, May 15
Public beach access at Gulf Place closes.
Tuesday, May 16
4 a.m. – Alabama State Route 59 south of West 1st Ave and Alabama 182/Beach Blvd between West 2nd St. and East 2nd St. will be closed to all vehicular/pedestrian traffic.
Access to West Beach: Available through Windmill Ridge Road (preferred), West 1st Ave. to West 3rd St. or by taking West 2nd Ave.
Access to Orange Beach: Available through the Gulf State Park, Canal Road, or by taking East 1st Ave. to East 2nd St., East 3rd St., or East 4th St.
4 a.m. – Traffic flow on East 1st Ave. and East 2nd Ave. will be modified to a one-way-only route to help accommodate heavy pedestrian traffic. Two-way traffic flow on East 1st St., East 2nd St., East 3rd St., and East 4th St. will remain. The public is advised to utilize the traffic flow map and directional signage posted in these areas indicating proper traffic flow during this time.
Monday, May 22
6 a.m. – Alabama State Route 59 and Alabama 182/Beach Blvd will temporarily reopen to allow for exiting traffic until 12 p.m.
Tuesday, May 23
Normal traffic conditions resume.
Thursday, May 25
All public beach parking and access points will return to normal use.
Public Beach Access: Public beach access points at West 4th St., West 5th St., West 6th St., West 10th St., West 12th St., West 13th St., Little Lagoon Pass, and the Gulf State Park will remain open throughout the festival. All residents and visitors are encouraged to utilize these public beach access points during this time.
