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Over 50,000 Revelers Expected
in Pensacola/Ft. Walton Beach
Memorial Day Weekend
The GLBT community is expecting over 50,000 revelers during the giant annual Memorial Day Weekend blowout in the Pensacola/Ft. Walton Beach area of Florida. Hot men and women will take to the beautiful beaches showing off their assets for all the world to see.
Hampton Inn on the Beach at Pensacola Beach is party headquarters for Abracadabra V. The Poolside Party at Hampton Inn kicks off Abracadabra festivities Friday, May 28, 5-8pm. The huge circuit party itself is actually held at the Pensacola Civic Center in downtown Pensacola Sunday, May 30, 9pm. The World's most sought after DJ Victor Calderone is the feature for this popular dance extravaganza. Tickets are $45. The event is sponsored by Oz/New Orleans, Miller Lite, Emerald City, Ambush and Out.
Beach Maneuvers VI is Jeffrey Sanker's annual circuit bash. Hosted Saturday, May 29, the event is held at the Bay Front Auditorium, 9pm. Guest DJ Julian Marsh is featured along with a special performance by Erin Hamilton. Tickets are $40. The Grand Hotel in downtown Pensacola is party headquarters.
All of the bars and clubs will be jam packed for the weekend with a variety of activities to fit the demeanor of any avid party reveler. These establishments roll out the red carpet giving exceptional, friendly service to patrons.
Emerald City, 408 E. Wright St., will feature the talents of resident DJ Dewight Barkley with illuminations by Jack Jokumsen, plus DJ Joe Gauthreaux of Oz New Orleans and DJ Neil Lewis of San Francisco. Additionally, the dance club will bring live performances by Amber and Ultra Nate' on Saturday and Sunday nights, respectively. Special After Hour Parties will be hosted at Zelica Grotto, 1000 S. "K" St. featuring DJ David Knapp of NYC and Joe Gauthreaux of New Orleans, 8pm til.
The Riviera, 120 E. Main St., is hosting its annual Big Tent affair with almost 2 full blocks of men and womyn, featuring the talents of New Orleans' own Sherreece and Guest DJ Matt Myers from San Francisco. The patio will be a great spot of womyn with the talents of Nadieu from Dallas and Lisa Zanghi with guest Elain Petty. New this year is Miss Kitty's Cabaret starring Ebony Sinclair, Penny Holiday, Savanah Storm and Blair Daniels.
The Roundup/Pensacola, 706 E. Gregory St., is the site for the 15th Annual Memorial Day Roundup. Touted as Pensacola's finest men's bar for over 15 years, ladies welcome, this popular cruise bar features NO cover. Open 2pm-3am 7 days a week, you will find some of the hottest levi men in the country.
In Ft. Walton Beach, check out Frankly Scarlett, 217 Hwy 98, downtown. Featuring Scarlettets, shows are held Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Sunday, May 30 features the 3rd Annual Miss Memorial Day Trash Pageant with cash and prizes. Open to all [i.e. female, male, Gay, straight, Bi, white, black, purple, etc.], Frankly Scarlett believes everyone has the right to embarrass themselves equally. All tips and fees benefit OASIS.
For more info on Memorial Weekend in Pensacola, visit gaypensacola.com.
Marchin' & A Flappin'
Practically every Friday night in the French Quarter, Ms. Fly and her entourage head out on a bar hopping frenzy. Spotted at the Golden Lantern, the lovely group was well on their way for an evening most would not remember, and in the case of this group, just might want to forget. With Tony, Jo, Drewsey, Peter and Hoyle of Petunias, Fly and Caroline of the Financial District, Ms. Verona of the Golden Lantern, and of course, us, how could this night be anything but hilarious.
Jo taught us all about marchin' and a flappin'! It's one of those things that you would have to had been there to get it! Well Jo, we got it, and we practice every day on our a.m. walks. It's a must in any weight loss program. Did ya'll know that 15 and 1/4 Quarter blocks equal one mile? So for us, it's 31 blocks a day to do a little over two miles of brisk walking or, in Jo's case, it's a marchin' and a flappin'.
Society & Culture
Do Day came and went for another year with Miss Do sporting a fabu new Ray Cole. The colorful hand painted silk dress was a gift for Miss Do. This annual b-day extravaganza is the social event of the year for the Double Play. No one in town would dare miss Do's birthday. With all the celebrities there, the highlight had to be Doc in a suit complete with coat and tie, and not even a baseball cap.
MRB was next up for the Krewe of Petronius' giant Fiesta de Mayo celebration. This year's auction had some great selections, including an incredible gold Russian icon, which we beat out Ms. Fly for.
Even though we're dieting, those who ate the buffet said it was sumptuous as usual. Ms. Fly's Senorita Revue featured a bevy of beauties including Klorocks Bleachman, Ineeda Roc, Olive, Lisa Beauman, Stephanie Williams and Paloma.
Petunias' Miss Hotard won the raffle grand prize digital camera. With a capacity crowd, the event raised over $4,000 for the krewe and brought in 6 new members bringing new membership up to 15.
Lorenzo's Pizzera & Bar packed the house for the club's Big Drag Fest. The huge crowd enjoyed the talents of Marcy Marcel, Rusty Larue, Tracy Lynn, Page Turner, Sharon Needles and Dione Larico.
Although all the girls did a great job, kudos to first time showgirl Page Turner, and not to many times Sharon Needles. Lorna was the special guest bartender joining Bozz & Mike. And don't forget, you can now order all your favorite Lorenzo menu choices right online at food.com.
And what about those flying queens? Yes, Wayne and Jim of Lafitte's, John, baldheaded Dan and Mumbo of Double Play just survived a parachute jump.
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