Words by Paige Townley
Mobile has always been a city that celebrates its roots, its rhythms, and its storytellers. On this September Saturday, it will do all three—while raising a glass to the man who turned coastal living into a soundtrack: Jimmy Buffett.
On Saturday, September 20, 2025, his waterfront hometown of Mobile will capture that same magic for Son of a Sailor Fest—a free, family-friendly street festival that’s as much a love letter to the Gulf Coast as it is a sailor’s salute to Buffett himself. And whether you’re a lifelong Parrot-head, a casual fan, or simply someone who knows the value of a good time, it’s a party you won’t want to miss.
Downtown Mobile will come alive with the sound of music and the shuffle of dancing feet as a rollicking second-line parade winds through its historic streets. Parrot-heads will strut their feathers in colorful costume contests, kids will get their first taste of street-festival wonder, and the air will carry that unmistakable blend of Gulf breeze and good music. This one-day-only party is more than an event—it’s a gathering of a community bound by Buffett’s music, his love for coastal culture, and the stories that shaped him here on the bay.…