GULFPORT, FLORIDA: The twelfth annual Gecko Crawl will help usher in “Gecko Season” in Gulfport with an opportunity to sample drinks at six locations, a poker run, and a festive afterparty in Gulfport’s colorful Waterfront District. The Crawl will be held Saturday, August 10 from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., with the afterparty beginning at 9 p.m.
Gecko Crawlers will be able to enjoy a free beverage at these participating Gulfport bars and restaurants: Caddy’s, Isabelle’s Restaurant, Neptune Grille, O’Maddy’s Bar & Grille, the Port at the Artisan, and Salty’s Gulfport. All are located within easy walking distance along Beach and Shore Boulevards. Crawlers may start at any participating location and continue their Crawl in any order.
A Poker Game of Five Card Stud will add to the evening’s festivities. Crawlers will be dealt a free card at each location when they pick up their drink token. One additional card may be purchased for $5 at O’Maddy’s when checking in at the end of the Run.
A high-energy afterparty at O’Maddy’s will begin at 9 p.m., featuring live music and dancing. Poker Run participants must check in their hands with Crawl Ambassadors at the afterparty by 9:30, and winners will be announced at about 10 p.m. Participants for Poker Run prizes must be present to win.
There will be three Poker Game Winners: Best Poker Hand, Worst Poker Hand and a Drawing chosen from all entries, regardless of their poker score. The Best Hand winner will receive a stay at Alden Suites Beach Resort on St. Pete Beach. Other great prizes for Worst Hand and for the Random Drawing will be announced at the event.
Tickets are available for $25 each at the Gulfport Beach Bazaar, 3115 Beach Blvd S. Tickets are limited to 250 participants and advanced purchase is encouraged, as this event does sell out. Non-drinking/poker-only tickets are also available for $10 each.
For more information, contact Barbara Banno (bbanno916@gmail.com). Additional information on any of Gulfport’s Gecko related festivities may be found at www.visitgulfportflorida.com. The Gecko Ball on August 24 and the GeckoFest street festival on August 31 continue the slate of late summer Gecko fun, celebrating Gulfport’s favorite reptile! A portion of the proceeds from all Gecko events are donated each year to local charities. All Gecko events are sponsored by the non-profit Gulfport Merchants Chamber.
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