The King or Queen is selected by a secret committee and announced only weeks before the parade, and is always a rescued/adopted dog. Much like royalty, once selected, his or her Majesty begins a whirlwind of costume fittings, grooming, parties, media interviews, photo shoots, etc.
Every year, the Krewe of Arfeous donates a portion of the proceeds from registration fees, merchandise sales, etc. to worthy animal welfare groups. These groups must be non-profit organizations actively involved in animal welfare. Proceeds from previous years benefited C.A.R.E.
Prepare to let your hair down on what many call the most festive day of the year, Fat Tuesday, the day before Ash Wednesday. “Laissez les bon temps rouler” (let the good times roll) with the 8th annual Fat Tuesday Baytowne Bash Parade rolling through Sandestin.
Yell "throw me something mister" as unique and colorful floats, golf carts, and pick-up trucks roll down the streets and marchers dressed up in all their Mardi Gras best shower parade-goers with a barrage of beads, moon pies, and other trinkets.
The 11th Annual Golf Classic & Monte Carlo Night will take place on March 6-7, 2010. Sandestin Linkside Center is pleased to be the sight for the Monte Carlo Night on Saturday, March 6, 2010.
Clarke & Company will play and gaming and food is the order of the evening. Join them on Sunday for a great round of golf at the jewel of the Emerald Coast, Kelly Plantation. Sponsorship opporunties are available for both events.
Whether you are a serious distance runner or a casual weekend warrior, come join us in America's Classic Beach Town on Sunday, March 7, 2010, at 7:00am for the seventh annual Seaside Half Marathon and 5K Run. But sign up now! The 5K Run is limited to the first 750 participants and the Half Marathon is limited to the first 2000 participants!
Last year's race event attracted more than 2,800 runners who hailed from all across the United States. Fast becoming one of the region's premier running events, this year's Seaside Half Marathon and 5K Run is expected to draw 2,750 runners.
Get ready for our biggest and best year ever for the Seabreeze Jazz Festival at the Pier Park Amphitheater in Aaron Bessant Park.
This year's venue brings smooth jazz to the steps of exciting shopping and dining! Located in the heart of town across from the City Pier, the new Pier Park spans roughly 1 million square feet, making it Northwest Florida's largest shopping/dining/ entertainment venue. T
his open-air complex houses restaurants and stores comprising a colorful mix of popular national chains and favorite local boutiques and eateries.































