Nestled inside the Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort along the shores of the Choctawhatchee Bay, The Village of Baytowne Wharf features an array of boutiques, eateries, galleries and nightlife — not to mention a jam-packed schedule of outdoor festivals and special events for the entire family. Recently voted “Best Place to Be Seen on the Emerald Coast” and “Best Local Attraction”, Baytowne Wharf features 16 retail shops, 11 activity and entertainment establishments, and 18 award winning restaurants and night clubs. The resort is always is open to the public but visitors must enter through the main gate. Baytowne offers a free public parking garage and several auxiliary lots for visitors. A shuttle service runs in the summer for guests of Baytown to use and for special events. This February Baytowne has three great events for the public to enjoy!
Bubbly Baytowne
February 23, 2017; 5pm
The Village of Baytowne Wharf
Sip and shop through the Village streets. Enjoy an evening of champagne, live music, and shopping during the Bubbly Baytowne event. Stop in various retail merchants as you enjoy a selection of premium champagnes and enjoy the sounds of live music from Coconut Radio in the Events Plaza. *This event is free and for 21 and up only. The Village will be open to the public during this event.
14th Annual Mardi Gras Dog Parade
February 26, 2017; 2 p.m.
The Village of Baytowne Wharf
Join Sandestin for the annual Mardi Gras Dog Parade featuring “Canines & Comics” as this year’s theme. The streets will be filled with costumed dogs and their humans throwing a myriad of throws, beads, and parade favors. Themed convertibles, small floats (pulled by masters), golf carts, bicycles, and decorated wagons will be everywhere and Mardi Gras music will fill the air! The Mardi Gras dog parade is one of the premier canine events on the Emerald Coast with members of the four-pawed community coming far and wide to participate.
15th Annual Fat Tuesday Baytowne Bash Parade
February 28, 2017; 5 p.m.
The Village of Baytowne Wharf
Prepare to let your hair down on what many call the most festive day of the year, Fat Tuesday, the day before Ash Wednesday. “Laissez les bon temps rouler” (let the good times roll) with the 15th annual Fat Tuesday Baytowne Bash Parade rolling through Sandestin. Yell “throw me something mister” as unique and colorful floats, golf carts, and pick-up trucks roll down the streets and marchers dressed up in all their Mardi Gras best shower parade-goers with a barrage of beads, moon pies, and other trinkets. The post-parade celebration continues into the night with street performers, “throws” tossed from balconies on Main St, and parties at various Baytowne establishments.
For more information on events and merchant happenings, follow Baytowne’s Facebook posts and live tweets. Visit www.facebook.com/baytownewharf.
Author: SWal Life
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