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Gecko Ball 2013: "Gecko Night Fever!"

Dust off that polyester leisure suit and shine that disco
ball!   "Gecko Night Fever!"
will be theme of Gulfport’s Fifth Annual Gecko Ball.  Tickets are now on sale.  “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.  New this year: a Gecko Queen and her Court
will be presented to assembled ball-goers. 
Dress as a disco diva, a dance floor god, or gecko-fy yourself, or try a
combination.  A costume contest will
determine some of the best outfits in the house.  (Costumes are encourages but are not mandatory.)  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!

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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, a portion of proceeds will be allotted to create a new work
of public art in Gulfport’s Waterfront District.  Additionally, another portion of proceeds
will be used to purchase needed equipment for the Gulfport Little League
program as well as staples for the Gulfport Senior Center Pantry.

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For more information and updates on the Gecko Ball, go to
the Gecko Ball Facebook page: www.Facebook.com/Geckoball.  Tickets are $30 per person and are available
at Beach Bazaar, Domain Home Accessories & Gallery, and Couture’d in
Gulfport with cash or check, as well as online at www.GulfportMA.com with a credit or debit
card.  While they last, tables of eight
or twelve may be reserved by purchasing as a group in advance.  Organizers expect the event to sell out, so
Ball-goers are encouraged to purchase tickets as far in advance as
possible.  Gecko Fest, Gecko Ball and
Gecko Pub Crawl are all sponsored by the Gulfport Merchants Association.  Contact Daniel Hodge (727-366-4086 or dan@igc.org for details.



 



 

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