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You're never far from the water when you live on the Gulf Coast, and we're reminded of our maritime heritage during Holiday Season. From Brownsville, TX to Key West, FL, our holidays are brightened by lighted boat parades. Anything from shrimp boats to kayaks can show up in our parades - you never know what you'll see. Our basic philosophy is, if it floats, put lights on it and sail it in a parade.
Of the dozens of boat parades that occur every year, there are some that are just a fun time, while others have a community purpose. The boat parade nearest our home office is the La Posada parade on North Padre Island, TX (Corpus Christi). The Padre Island Yacht Club partners with the U. S. Marine's Toys For Tots program every year. The boats in the parade traverse the numerous canals on Padre Island, click here.
Congratulations - The Carnival Magic, the newest, biggest ship in the Carnival line, arrived in its new home port of Galveston on Nov. 13. To celebrate, Carnival threw a dockside party featuring Grammy Award winning band Maroon 5. On the 14th, Magic left for her inaugural Gulf of Mexico journey, traveling to Cozumel, Mexico. Take a sneak peak at the Best Thing to Come to Galveston more...
Mysterious Numbers Game - We occasionally get some really neat things emailed to us (along with some really not so neat things). So when something stands out as interesting and fun, we figure we'll pass it along. Here's a neat little site that is as mesmerizing as a magician: go to game ...
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| Tiger Shrimp Stalking the Gulf Says Mississippi Department of Marine Resources (MDMR) |  |
 The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources (MDMR) is asking commercial and recreational shrimp fishermen to aid in the on-going monitoring process of the invasive species, Asian tiger shrimp.
There have been reports of small numbers of tiger shrimp caught in northern Gulf waters, including the Mississippi Sound. The tiger shrimp may have reached the northern Gulf of Mexico after having escaped aquaculture facilities in the Caribbean and being carried by ocean currents; this species is not currently being raised commercially in the United States.
Since 2006, the tiger shrimp has been found in the waters of Louisiana, Alabama, Florida and North and South more ... (Photo courtesy of the MDMR)
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| 38th Annual Dickens On The Strand Festival | |
Galveston Island once again transforms into 19th century Victorian London this December 3 and 4 for the 38th Annual Dickens on The Strand Festival. This year's event runs from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday evening.
The annual holiday street festival is based on 19th-century Victorian London, features parades, non-stop entertainment on five stages, strolling carolers, roving musicians, bagpipers, jugglers and a host of other entertainers. Costumed vendors will peddle their wares from street stalls and rolling carts laden with holiday food and drink, Victorian-inspired crafts, clothing, jewelry, holiday decorations more ...
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| Miami's 2012 South Beach Wine & Food Festival - What a great gift for Foodies! | |
It's time to get ready for the culinary event of the year! The Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival presented by FOOD & WINE kicks off on Feb. 23 and runs for four days along the beautiful shores of Miami Beach.
This is the 11th year for the SOBE Wine and Food Fest, which promises to be even better than last year's 10th Anniversary extravaganza. Joining the festivities this year are Emeril Lagasse, Guy Fieri, Rachael Ray, Anthony Bourdain, Charlie Trotter, Andrew Zimmern, and Michael Schwartz. more ...
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| Treme Creole Gumbo Festival - Any Treme fans out there? | |
Celebrate the musical culture of New Orleans' Treme neighborhood at the fourth annual Treme Creole Gumbo Festival on Saturday, Dec. 10 - another free festival presented by the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation.
The Rebirth Brass Band will cap a day of great New Orleans music at the Jazz & Heritage Center. Formed at Clark Senior High School in the heart of the Treme neighborhood, the Rebirth has been traveling the world for more than 20 years as ambassadors of the classic Crescent City parade more ..
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Yaga's Chili Quest & Beer Fest January 20-22, 2012
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The Quest for the best chili returns to Galveston Island!
January 20, 2012 - Downtown on The Strand
Calling all chili cookers and beer drinkers! January 20, 2012 marks the return of the Yaga's Chili Quest and Beer Fest. Dust off the recipe box, gather your team and enter to win the title "Best Chili on Galveston Island." The cook off will feature the mandatory "Good ol' Chili" category and an "Exotic Chili" category. More info ...
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