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FEBRUARY 9
4100 Legendary Drive | Destin
6:00pm –8:00pm
Laissez bon temps rouler…enjoy a family
evening full of Mardi Gras fun at Destin
Commons! Lively entertainment will be
provided by Mr. Big and the Rhythm Sisters and
an authentic Mardis Gras street brass band playing
throughout the Center. Kids can create their very
own festive Mardi Gras accessories and face painting
for the best looking masquerade masks this side of
New Orleans. Watch a non-stop line up of over 30
fl oats and people on parade throughout the entire
property! Treasures, trinkets and beads will be plentiful
throughout the Mardi Gras celebration.
FEBRUARY 8
Mardi Gras Ball
Lulu’s Destin
4607 Legendary Marina Drive
7:00pm – 10:00pm
Join us for our 2nd Annual
LuLu’s Destin Birds of Paradise Mardi Gras Ball! Last year was such a hit, we couldn’t resist doing it again! There
will be a Big Easy inspired delicious dinner buffet, open bar, and music from Hotwire all night long! Photo booth
from EPIC Photo Co, a Champagne Toast and the crowing of our King & Queen! This is one event you don’t want
to miss! Tickets are on sale now!
Tickets are available at LuLu’s Giftshop or at LuLuBuffett.com.
FEBRUARY 10
Mardi Gras Celebration at
HarborWalkVillage
Emerald Grande at HarborWalk Village
10 Harbor Blvd. | Destin | Parade starts at 2:00pm
Beads, beads and more beads on the Destin Harbor! The Good Times Roll with dazzling fl oats, colorful costumes,
beads, street performers, live music as the parade rolls through the Destin Harbor Boardwalk. Free to attend, $25.00
entry fee for parade participants, benefi ting Alaqua Animal Refuge.
Visit EmeraldGrande.com for more information and festivities.
FEBRUARY 16 - 17
29th Sandestin Gumbo Festival
The Village of Baytowne Wharf
9100 Baytowne Blvd | Miramar Beach
The Sandestin Gumbo Festival has been known as one of the largest & most
popular winter food events along Florida’s Emerald Coast. Kick-off the weekend
Friday with a delicious Seafood Boil from 5:00-7:00pm at Hammerhead’s Bar and
Grill. On Saturday from 12:00-4:00pm guests will enjoy live music from Dikki Du
and the Zydeco Krewe, family activities & the best gumbo cook-off on the Gulf Coast.
Gulf Coast restaurants will be featuring their top-secret recipes! Spend the afternoon
sampling then vote for your favorite for the “People’s Choice Award.” Celebrity judges will name the “Area’s Best,”
and award the most creative set-up as “Best Display.”
Visit SandestinGumboFestival.com for more information.
FEBRUARY 17
Hops for Hounds
Grayton Beach Brewery
217 Serenoa Road | Santa Rosa Beach
10:00am – 12:00pm
The Hops for Hounds Dog Walk & Fun Run is the
newest walk to celebrate the hounds that have our hearts
as a family. This 2-mile dog walk and one mile fun run
is designed for all ages. The walk starts at Grayton Beer
Brewery, takes a quick break at Idyll Hounds Brewery,
and loops right back to Grayton Beer Brewery for the
after party. Registered walkers will receive an offi cial
walk t-shirt, “wag bag”, one complimentary Blueberry
Blonde draft beer, and most importantly, a great family
friendly morning with your hound.
Crescendo! Main Event
Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa: Coastal
Ballroom
4000 Sandestin Blvd. S | Miramar Beach | 11:30am
Crescendo! is an exciting new cultural extravaganza
to benefi t Sinfonia Gulf Coast and its music education
and community engagement initiatives. This energy-
infused experience will celebrate the cultural and
culinary arts by showcasing world-class vintners, expert
spirit purveyors, amazing auction items, and an award-
winning musical guest. Enjoy reserved table seating,
hors d’oeuvres, full, seated lunch and an all-inclusive
afternoon of incredible fun!
For tickets and more information call the Sinfonia
offi ce 850-460-8800.
Emerald Coast Parrot Head
Chili Cook Off
10 Harbor Blvd. | Destin | 12:00pm – 4:00pm
Join us for a day of spiced, spirited competition as
Chili experts from near and far don their aprons to
prove they have the best chili around. The Emerald
Coast Parrot Head Club host a fun and exciting Chili
Cook-off on the Destin Harbor. Over 20 different
restaurants and Chili Master’s compete in this spirited
cook-off.
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