This
weekend it’s all about CINCO DE MAYO! In honor of this festive holiday, there
are a few events going on around the Emerald Coast, including a two-day
festival and a pub crawl at Destin Harbor. Some other events taking place this
weekend are a concert, crawfish bash and charity event. For current weather
updates, be sure to check weather.com or tune in via television to The Weather
Channel.
The Life’s A Beach crew wishes
everyone a very safe and BEACHY weekend! Enjoy!
Friday,
May 2, 2014:
Burning Up The Beaches
Benefitting the Horizons Foundation
4/2-4/4
Okaloosa
Island Boardwalk
1450
Miracle Strip Pkwy.
Fort
Walton Beach
Experience this great, weekend-long event for a fantastic
cause! Your entry gives you access to three parties, featuring live music,
food, prizes, cash giveaways, six fun-filled stops along the Emerald Coast,
T-shirts, an event sticker, one car show entry, shows on the Midway, 24/7
vehicle security and it is tax deductible. New for 2014, are car corral and
valve cover races. Visit www.BurningUpTheBeaches.com to learn more.
2nd Annual
Cajun Crawfish Bash
Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation
Mattie Kelly Cultural Arts Village
4323 Commons Drive West
Destin
Time: 5:30 p.m.
The Rotary Club of Destin presents this event that will
benefit young families in need through Food For Thought, Harvest House and the
Boys & Girls Club of the Emerald Coast. This Cajun-style celebration
features Destin Rotarians serving as “Private Peelers” and “Bucket Barmaids” to
earn generous tips and compete for the coveted title of “Top Crawdad”. The
public is invited to join in the Cajun festivities with pounds and pounds of
classic crawfish cuisine and fixings. Other food will also be available for
those that don’t fancy crawfish. Tickets are $25 per person and $10 for
children under 12. Day of event tickets are $30 per person. Please call the
main ticket hotline at 850.837.1071.
Home School Fridays
Heritage Museum of Northwest Florida
115 Westview Ave.
Valparaiso
Time: 10 a.m.
The month of May focuses on the topic “Mothers of the Past”
during Home School Fridays. The program will study mothers from generations
past, and discover what parts of their lives changed over time and the timeless
roles that have remained the same. Each child will craft a token of gratitude
to give to their mother. Please pre-register by calling 850.678.2615.
Concerts at the
Landing – Forrest Williams Band
The Landing in Downtown Fort Walton Beach
139 Brooks Street
Fort Walton Beach
Time: 6-8 p.m.
For 10 consecutive weeks, The Landing will be THE spot for
an unforgettable live concert every Friday night from 6-8 p.m. On May 2,
Forrest Williams Band will perform. In the following weeks, there will be
performances by Boukou Groove, Season Ammons Bands, Chris and Gileah, Heritage
and more! For more information, visit www.1021TheWave.com.
Saturday, May 3,
2014:
Charity Day at Belk
Belk at Destin Commons
4101 Legendary Drive
Destin
Time: 6-10 a.m.
All nonprofit organizations can pick up charity tickets to
sell, starting now. Remember, you keep 100 percent of your ticket sales!
Charities are also needed the morning of the sale to volunteer help with
selling tickets at the door to customers. Those that volunteer get an equal
split of the money taken in at the doors that morning for their charity.
Cinco de Mayo
Festival
4/3-4/4
HarborWalk Village
10 Harbor Blvd.
Destin
Saturday will
host a Cinco de Mayo Pub Crawl through HarborWalk Village venues along with
contests and live Latina-themed entertainment.
Pub Crawl Schedule:
6 p.m. Jester Mardi Gras Daiquiris
7 p.m. Jackacudas
8 p.m. Crab Island Cantina
9 p.m. Harry T’s Lighthouse
10 p.m. Margaritaville
11 p.m. Fishheads
12 a.m. Coyote Ugly Saloon
It’s Cinco de
Meow-YO!
SOCKS
498 Carmel Drive
Fort Walton Beach
Time: 6-8:30 p.m.
SOCKS Thrift Store, located directly behind the shelter, will
celebrate Cinco de Mayo with Mexican-themed food and drinks. Store specials
will also be a part of the celebration! Tickets are $5 per person and are
available for purchase in advance or at the door. The cost provides you with a
raffle ticket and two drink tickets. You can purchase additional raffle tickets
at the event if you choose. Silent auction items will also be present. If you
have an auction item that you’d like to donate or if you would just like more
information on this event, please call the store at 850.863.8999 or call Nancy
at 850.865.6866.
Hands-On History
Saturdays
Heritage Museum of Northwest Florida
115 Westview Ave.
Valparaiso
Time: noon
The month of May focuses on the topic “Mothers of the Past”
during Hands-On History. The program will study mothers from generations past,
and discover what parts of their lives changed over time and the timeless roles
that have remained the same. Each child will craft a token of gratitude to give
to their mother. Please pre-register by calling 850.678.2615.
“Come Together 2014”
Choctawhatchee Style Marchers
Choctawhatchee High School Auditorium
110 Racetrack Road NW
Fort Walton Beach
Time: 7-9 p.m.
The Choctawhatchee Style Marchers along with the Beachside
Community Church present “Come Together 2014”. If you like STOMP, Blue Man
Group, Blast or RamCorps, you will love this event. Sixty-one performers,
projection, lighting, a house band—it will all be under one roof for ONE night!
Percussionists from Meigs Middle School will also be present. Admission is $5.
Children six years old and younger get in for free.
Sunday, May 4, 2014:
Cinco de Mayo
Festival
HarborWalk Village
10 Harbor Blvd.
Destin
Time: 5-11 p.m.
Sunday brings live entertainment to include folkloric
dancers, the 3rd Annual Running of the Bulls and Macho Nacho
Contest, piñata breaking and crafts for families to enjoy! The celebration will
include a spectacular fireworks display over the stunning Destin Harbor.
