30A TV (34th ANNUAL PENSACOLA CRAWFISH FESTIVAL) UPDATE AT: http://30a-tv.com/30a/34th-annual-pensacola-crawfish-festival/ 30A TV Video FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILYAT THE 34th ANNUAL PENSACOLA CRAWFISH FESTIVALPensacola, Fla. (April 3, 2018) Don’t be shy, dig in! Fiesta Pensacola is excited to announce that the 34th annual Pensacola Crawfish Festival will take place Friday, May 4th from Noon-11PM, Saturday, May 5th from 10AM-11PM, and Sunday, May 6th from 11AM-5PM in Bartram Park, downtown Pensacola. Admission is $5 daily (children 12 and under get in free). Join us before 3:00 PM on Friday, May 4th, and admission is free! Admission for active duty military with ID on Friday, May 4th is also free. Great food, live entertainment, and activities for all ages await you! GOOD EATSBe sure to bring your appetite. We are excited to announce the return of Cordova Crawfish Company as our crawfish vendor. This year’s festival features over 16,000 pounds of boiled crawfish provided by the Pensacola based company. You won’t want to miss our other delicious options: Lobster Rolls, Jambalaya, Étouffée, Crab Cakes, Gumbo, Red Beans & Rice, Shrimp,Bloomin’ Onions, Chicken Tenders, Funnel Cakes, Ice Cream and much, much more!ENTERTAINMENTThe 2018 Pensacola Crawfish Festival entertainment schedule:Friday, May 4th6:00pm – Jeremy Fruge & The Zydeco Hotboyz8:30pm – Terrance Simien & The Zydeco ExperienceSaturday, May 5th11:00am – Boudreaux Zydeco1:00pm –Radio Zydeco3:30pm – Jourdan Thibodeaux et Les Rôdaileurs6:00pm – Roddie Romero & The Hub City All-Stars8:00pm – MojeauxSunday, May 6th12:00pm – Cha Wa2:30pm – Curley Taylor & Zydeco TroubleThe mission of the Fiesta of Five Flags is to celebrate our heritage, promote tourism, and build pride in Pensacola through festive activitieswhich enhance the quality of life in our community.CRAWFISH EATING CONTESTHow many pounds of crawfish can you eat? Come take part in the 13th annual Cat Country 98.7Crawfish Eating Contest. Contestants may participate in the kids, adults, or CrawDADDY division.Kids entry is free, adult entry is $5 and CrawDADDY entry is $10. Registration starts 30 minutesprior to each competition, and prizes are presented after each competition.Friday, May 4th: 5:30 p.m. Adult Contest8 p.m. CrawDADDY Contest Saturday, May 5th: 3:00 p.m. Kids Contest5:30 p.m. Adult Contest7:30 p.m. CrawDADDY Contest Sunday, May 6th: 11:30 p.m. Kids Contest2 p.m. CrawDADDY ContestCHILDREN’S AREAThe Children’s Area, sponsored by COX, will be open on Saturday (10AM-5PM) and Sunday(11AM-5PM) offering cost-friendly arts and crafts, face painting, crowns, games, and the popularNASCRAWL crawfish races.FIESTA 5K & 10KTake part in the 44th annual Fiesta 5K and 10K Run/Walk, sponsored by the Pensacola RunnersAssociation. The race will be held Saturday, May 5th at 7:30 a.m. Both races will finish at SevilleSquare. For more information, please visit www.pensacolarunners.com.ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONHandicapped parking will be available Friday through Sunday, with permit, on Barracks Street, inparking lot between the Florida Public Archeology Network building and The Fish House. Formore information about the Pensacola Crawfish Festival or other Fiesta events, call (850) 433-6512, visit www.fiestapensacola.org or www.Facebook.com/FiestaPensacolaSPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORSThis year’s Crawfish Festival sponsors include COX Communications, Budweiser, Pepsi, WEARABC 3, Independent News, Cat Country 98.7, News Radio 1620, Pensacola News Journal, WindCreek Casino & Hotel, Community Coffee, Lamar Advertising, Alsco and Framing By DesignContact: Margaret-Anne West, PR & Marketing DirectorFiesta of Five Flags Associationmdwest@fiestapensacola.org850-433-6512

30A TV (Celebrate Cinco de Mayo & The Kentucky Derby in South Walton) UPDATE AT: http://30a-tv.com/30a/celebrate-cinco-de-mayo-the-kentucky-derby-in-south-walton/ 30A TV Video Celebrate Cinco de Mayo & The Kentucky Derby in South WaltonWALTON COUNTY, Fla.—April 26, 2018 – May 5th is just around the corner and South Walton certainly has its fair share of Cinco de Mayo celebrations. Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in South Walton with your toes in the sand and a taco in hand!Here are some of our celebration suggestions:La Cocina Cinco de Mayo Fiesta at La Cocina Mexican Grill in Seacrest Beach- May 5, 11 AM- 9 PM Grab your amigos and get ready for drink specials happening all day, special menu options by executive chef Eric Bartholomew and live music featuring Neil Sebree and Jeremiah Campbell from 6-9. Epic Photo Company will be snapping photos to help commemorate the event.Address: 10343 E County Highway 30A, Seacrest Beach, FLWebsite: lacocina30a.netPhone: 850-231-4021Cinco de Mayo Throw Down at Shades Bar and Grille in Inlet Beach- May 5, 11 AM Bring the whole family to Shades for Cinco de Mayo celebrations with bounce houses for the kids, Anne Cline performing live music for the parents and specialty menu options. Shades will be serving Salsa Verde, Guacamole, Salsa Roja, Steak Tacos and more! Drink specials are also available.Address: 10952 E County Highway 30A, Inlet Beach, FLWebsite: shades30a.comPhone: 850-231-9410Cinco de Mayo Fiesta at Havana Beach Rooftop Lounge- May 5, 11 AM- 6 PM Join The Pearl as they celebrate this Latin fest honoring the south of the border culture that’s enjoyed worldwide. Admission is free and open to the public with food and drinks available for purchase. Enjoy specialty menu items like Margaritas, Sangria and Chips with Pico de Gallo.Address: 63 Main Street, Rosemary Beach, FLWebsite: thepearlrb.comPhone: 850-588-2881Derby de Mayo at The Bay on 331- May 5, Noon – 10 PM It only happens once in a blue moon that The Kentucky Derby falls on Cinco de Mayo. Join in the Derby de Mayo fun and celebrate in true Bay fashion. Don your derby-style and enjoy a Hot Brown sandwich with a classic Mint Julep or wear your sombrero and grab some tacos and margaritas on the beach. Enjoy live music starting at 3 with Sugarcane Jane followed by Larry Fleet and Phillip White.Address: 2415 South Hwy 331, Santa Rosa Beach, FLWebsite: baysouthwalton.comPhone: 850-622-2291The Kentucky Derby & Cinco de Mayo Celebrations at The Hub in Watersound- May 5, Noon – 10 PM Bring the whole family out to The Hub to enjoy a family-fun and festive day featuring the Kentucky Derby and Cinco de Mayo Celebrations. This all-day party will begin with live coverage of The Kentucky Derby and Derby Hat Contest with the winner receiving a $100 HUB gift card. Stick around for live music beginning at 7:30. The event is free and open to the public with food and drink available for purchase.Address: 7000 E County Highway 30a, Santa Rosa Beach, FlWebsite: hub30a.comPhone: 850-213-0782Cinco de Mayo Celebration at Grand Boulevard in Miramar Beach- May 5, 2 PM – 10 PMCantina Laredo Modern Mexican Food presents their 10th annual Cinco de Mayo celebration. This family-friendly event takes place at the Grand Park in Grand Boulevard just outside of Cantina Laredo’s restaurant. Enjoy free face painting, arts and craft and yard games for the whole family. Cantina Laredo’s tasty tacos, yucca fries and churros will be available for purchase along with margaritas and various Mexican beers. Enjoy live music by Hunter Dawson from 2-5 and The Graytownes from 7-10. Chairs and blankets are encouraged, event is free and open to the public.Address: 495 Grand Boulevard, Miramar Beach, FLWebsite: grandboulevard.comPhone: 850-654-5649Down & Derby Fest at The Market Shops in Miramar Beach- May 5, 4 PM – 7 PM Junior League of the Emerald Coast invites you to enjoy derby inspired fare from local restaurants, live music and superlatives for the best derby fashion with a live viewing of The Kentucky Derby. Guests can participate in contests for Most Elegant, Most Creative, Best Fascinator, Biggest and Most Colorful hat styles as well as Best Bowtie for the gents and overall Best Dressed “Colt and Fily”. Tickets are available for purchase online or at the door.Address: 9375 US Highway 98, Miramar Beach, FLWebsite: https://www.jlec.org/?nd=derbypartyPhone: 850-862-2665