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Annabelle Ruch
All Points Productions
832-771-7661
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KEMAH, TEXAS—January 18, 2012 – Celebrate all throughout Mardi Gras month with a bang and an “Arrrgh!” with everyone’s favorite party pirates, Kemah’s Krewe du Lac.
The grand kickoff event begins Friday, February 3rd, with the Royal Ball aboard the Spirit of Texas Paddlewheeler, and the parties continue for three weeks leading up to the Mardi Gras parade in Galveston, where the crazy Krewe will view the festivities from a balcony on the Strand.
Join the haunted Rum Runner Ghost Tour in Kemah for some spooky evening fun the day after the ball, then gear up for the Krewes into Kemah Kick Off Party at Bakkhus Taverna on February 10th.
Work off some king cake calories for a good cause at the Galloway Fun Run on the Kemah Boardwalk the next morning, then kick back and watch the parade through Kemah later that morning.
After the parade, celebrate with the Krewe at T-Bone Tom’s with live music by Jerry Diaz, costume contest, raffle benefiting Spina Bifida kids camp and much more.
Later that night, attend the first ever Krewe du Lac masquerade party at Zone 504 with famous zydeco band Jabo and the Southside Playboys.
Finish up a great weekend at Crazy Alan’s Swamp Shack Mardi Gras party with crawfish and live music.
On February 18, join Krewe du Lac aboard the luxury yacht, The FantaSea and be part of the annual Yachty Gras Boat Parade. Travel along the Kemah channel and world famous Kemah Boardwalk, boarding at 6:30pm. For tickets visit www.thebigwhiteboat.com
Then, for the grand Mardi Gras finale, join Krewe du Lac on the Strand in Galveston to watch the parade go by from the Krewe Babalu balcony. Toss beads, enjoy live music, toast beverages from the cash bar or dance the night away as we bid fare thee well to another Mardi Gras season.
Dates, times, admissions, and event details available for all events on www.krewedulac.org.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                    CONTACT: Michelle Onorato
December 5, 2011                                                      (281) 338-9510

  
10TH ANNUAL GALLOWAY GALLOP MARDI GRAS FUN RUN RETURNS TO THE KEMAH BOARDWALK!

Bay Area Houston, Texas – The Galloway Gallop Mardi Gras Fun Run returns to Kemah on Saturday, February 11, 2012! The run begins at 8 am with a certified 10K and 5K race, followed by a Kid K dash at 9 am.
This is the tenth year for the popular fun run, which benefits The Galloway School, an accredited, non-denominational, non-profit private school for grades PK-3 through 8th located in Friendswood, TX.  The race will be held in conjunction with Kemah’s official Krewe du Lac Mardi Gras festival, kicking off a day full of Mardi Gras fun.  The Kemah Mardi Gras street parade will follow the run at 11 am beginning at the corner of 5th Street and Bradford Street. Details of the Mardi Gras schedule can be found at (www.krewedulac.org).As always, the Galloway Gallop features a beautiful scenic course, great prizes and a fantastic finish-line party that includes refreshments, music and children’s activities, including crafts and Sandy Candy.  Over the past ten years, this has become known as one of the most family friendly and fun races in the Bay Area This year, electronic chip timing will again be offered in response to previous participant feedback.  Cash prizes of 75.00 will be awarded to the overall male and female finishers in both the 5K and 10K races, and special awards will be presented to the top three finishers in each of 13 age categories for the 5K and 10K races. Costume and door prizes will also be given throughout the event and each child who participates in the Kid K race will be given a medal!  The entry fee is $20 for the 5K and 10K runs or $15 for the Kid K and includes a colorful Galloway Gallop fun run t-shirt and a race packet. After January 27 2012, fees increase to $25 and $20 respectively. Participants may register online at www.signmeup.com or by downloading a form from the Events page at www.thegallowayshool.org.  More information is also available online, by calling The Galloway School at 281-338-9510, or by email at gallowaygallop@gmail.com
 

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