GULFPORT, FL: Dust off that polyester leisure suit and shine that disco ball! “Gecko Night Fever” will be theme of Gulfport’s Fifth Annual Gecko Ball. “Gecko Night Fever” will evoke the 1970s disco era, including the music, dance moves, outfits, hair and fads of the 70s.
This year, the Gecko Ball will be held at the historic Gulfport Casino Ballroom (5500 Shore Blvd. South) from 6 to 11pm on Saturday, August 24th. The event gets larger and more popular each year, including costumes, over the top décor, cocktail specials, hors d’oeuvre, a dinner buffet, silent auctions, and the popular live auction of geckos created by local artists. Dress as a disco diva, or gecko-fy yourself, or try a combination. A costume contest will determine some of the best outfits in the house. A live DJ will spin some of the most popular music of the era, perfect for dancing. There will be many other surprises in store, creating what has become known as Gulfport’s Party of the Year!
The Gecko Ball occurs one week prior to the Gecko Fest street festival each year, and a portion of proceeds from the two events along with the annual Gecko Pub Crawl to be held August 10th this year, annually benefit a local cause or charity. This year’s charity will be determined soon.
For more information and updates on the Gecko Ball, go to the Gecko Ball Facebook page: www.Facebook.com/Geckoball. Tickets will be $30 per person and will go on sale soon at locations in Gulfport and online at www.GulfportMA.com. Gecko Fest, Gecko Ball and Gecko Ball are all sponsored by the Gulfport Merchants Association. Contact Daniel Hodge (727-366-4086 or dan@igc.org for details.
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