In honor of Independence Day, the City of Gulf Shores will have the following facility closures and changes to regular hours of operations:

* Gulf Shores Police Department, Gulf Shores Fire Rescue, and other emergency services will remain open to ensure public safety and health. 

* Administrative offices for the City of Gulf Shores will be closed Monday, July 5. Regular operations will resume Tuesday, July 6, at 8 a.m.

* The Thomas B. Norton Public Library will be closed Monday, July 5. Regular operations will resume Tuesday, July 6.

* The Gulf Shores Museum will be closed from Saturday, July 3, through Monday, July 5. Regular operation hours will resume Tuesday, July 6. 

* The Bodenhamer Recreation Center will be closed Sunday, July 4. Regular operations will resume Monday, July 5. The Cultural Center remains closed at this time. 

* The George C. Meyer Tennis Center will be closed Monday, July 5. Courts will be open and available for public use. Regular operation hours will resume Tuesday, July 6.

* Republic Services Garbage and Recycling Services will run as scheduled. Yard debris/bulky pickup will run as expected.

* The City Store will be closed Monday, July 5. Regular operations will resume Tuesday, July 6.

As you celebrate Independence Day, please remember: 

* The sale or use of fireworks within the city's corporate limits or police jurisdiction is strictly prohibited. 

* Cooking with propane and or charcoal on decks, under, or within 10 feet of multifamily dwellings or combustible structures is prohibited.

* Open fires on the beach or in public areas are strictly prohibited.

We wish you and your family a safe and enjoyable Fourth of July.

For more information or general questions, please contact 251.968.2425 or email us at communications@gulfshoresal.gov.