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On Saturday, hundreds of devoted Jimmy Buffett fans, known as Parrotheads, gathered in downtown Mobile for the second annual Son of a Sailor Fest.
The event, held to honor the Gulf Coast’s own musical legend, transformed the streets into a tropical paradise full of music, memories, and Margaritaville vibes.
Starting with a lively second line parade from the Riverview Plaza Hotel, fans danced their way through the city to Cathedral Square, where the festivities continued all day long.
Buffett’s unmistakable tunes echoed through the square as bands paid tribute to his music and the laid-back lifestyle he popularized.
A Celebration Rooted in the Heart of the Gulf Coast
For anyone familiar with the Gulf Coast, this festival felt more like a homecoming.
Buffett may have been born in Pascagoula, Mississippi, but Mobile was where he spent his formative years.
His ties to the area run deep, having attended McGill-Toolen High School and making regular stops in Mobile throughout his career.