GULF SHORES — Fête de la Musique or Make Music Day is an annual music celebration that takes place around the globe annually June 21. This year, you can celebrate the day in Gulf Shores.

The City of Gulf Shores has planned a variety of free events to celebrate Make Music Day and the summer solstice. The day is meant to bring together people of all ages and skill levels to make music on the longest day of the year.

"We're excited to bring this international day of music-making to Gulf Shores and encourage everyone to find their inner musician," said Grant Brown, the city's recreation and cultural affairs director. "Make Music Day is one way we focus on the importance of the arts and culture in our community."

The city will celebrate Make Music Day with the following events:

Live Music at the Bodenhamer Recreation Center

• What: The Recreation Department will host the ultimate jam session featuring Lynn Coffman and Lisa Christian. The performance will be held in the lobby.
• When: June 21, from 10-11:30 a.m.
• Where: Bodenhamer Recreation Center, 310 W. 19th Ave., Gulf Shores

Make Music with the Librarians
• What: In celebration of Make Music Day, the Gulf Shores Library will give out maracas and tambourines to children to encourage them to create their own music. These instruments will be distributed after the Summer Reading Program featuring Magician Bruce Walstad.

• When: June 21, 10:30 a.m.
• Where: Adult Activity Center, 260 Clubhouse Drive, Gulf Shores

Make Music at Meyer Park
• What: The Gulf Shores Special Events Team is partnering with the Frank Brown Songwriters and Flora-Bama to present Make Music at Meyer Park. Enjoy musical performances featuring Rhonda Hart. Hart has also assembled a group of musicians, forming a band that will have you up and dancing and singing. Want to join in? Attendees are encouraged to participate in the musical action with egg shakers and tambourines provided. Arepa's Food Truck will be on-site, and the Coastal Alabama Business Chamber will be selling beverages.
• When: June 21, from 5:30-7:30 p.m.
• Where: Meyer Park, 400 E. 22nd Ave., Gulf Shores

For more information on Make Music Day, visit www.makemusicday.org.