Upcoming Events at Gulfport Casino Ballroom
Sat Aug 24, 6:00 PM - Sat Aug 24, 11:00 PM
5500 Shore Blvd. South, Gulfport, FL 33707
Community: Gulfport
Description
2019 Theme: “Geckos of the Round Table”
Event Details
GULFPORT, FLORIDA: Calling all lords and ladies, jesters and knights! Your presence is requested at the 11th Annual Gecko Ball on Saturday, August 24, 2019 at the infamous Gulfport Casino..
This year’s theme is “Geckos of the Round Table”, inviting all event guests to embrace medieval times and tales of yore. Be dressed to impress…costumes are strongly encouraged. Those with the best will be entered in the costume contest by a panel of anonymous judges. Winners will be selected in three categories: Individual, Couple, and Group.
The Ball will feature a live and silent auction, live music, lots of dancing, a cash photo booth, complimentary passed hors d’oeuvres and small desserts, and a cash bar with specially themed gecko and traditional cocktails, wine and beer. The Gecko Ball silent auction boasts hundreds of items and the live auction features one-of-a-kind gecko-inspired art pieces created by local artists. Guests will also witness the whimsical coronation of Gulfport’s next Gecko Queen, which for the first time ever is being voted on the by the public!
Gecko Ball tickets will be available starting July 4th. Tickets are $35 each and may be purchased in person at the Gulfport Beach Bazaar or online at VisitGulfportFlorida.com. Tickets for guaranteed seats at tables of 10 or 12 are available for $40 per seat, and must be purchased in one transaction at the Gulfport Beach Bazaar.
About Gecko World
Gulfport celebrates the Gecko each year with a series of whimsical events at the end of summer, all falling under “Gecko World” branding. The Gecko Ball occurs one week prior to the Annual GeckoFest street festival (August 31st), where guests are encouraged to show off their costumes again in the Fest’s walking parade. The Annual Gecko Crawl will be held August 10th, and the Annual “Art Gecko Show” reception will be held on August 2nd, revealing the large scale gecko art pieces created by local artists for the Gecko Ball live auction. All Gecko events are sponsored by the nonprofit Gulfport Merchants Chamber and a portion of proceeds is donated to local charities each year. Community Support Grants this year will be made to the Enroy Foundation, Gulfport Historical Society, and Women with Purpose.
This year’s theme is “Geckos of the Round Table”, inviting all event guests to embrace medieval times and tales of yore. Be dressed to impress…costumes are strongly encouraged. Those with the best will be entered in the costume contest by a panel of anonymous judges. Winners will be selected in three categories: Individual, Couple, and Group.
The Ball will feature a live and silent auction, live music, lots of dancing, a cash photo booth, complimentary passed hors d’oeuvres and small desserts, and a cash bar with specially themed gecko and traditional cocktails, wine and beer. The Gecko Ball silent auction boasts hundreds of items and the live auction features one-of-a-kind gecko-inspired art pieces created by local artists. Guests will also witness the whimsical coronation of Gulfport’s next Gecko Queen, which for the first time ever is being voted on the by the public!
Gecko Ball tickets will be available starting July 4th. Tickets are $35 each and may be purchased in person at the Gulfport Beach Bazaar or online at VisitGulfportFlorida.com. Tickets for guaranteed seats at tables of 10 or 12 are available for $40 per seat, and must be purchased in one transaction at the Gulfport Beach Bazaar.
About Gecko World
Gulfport celebrates the Gecko each year with a series of whimsical events at the end of summer, all falling under “Gecko World” branding. The Gecko Ball occurs one week prior to the Annual GeckoFest street festival (August 31st), where guests are encouraged to show off their costumes again in the Fest’s walking parade. The Annual Gecko Crawl will be held August 10th, and the Annual “Art Gecko Show” reception will be held on August 2nd, revealing the large scale gecko art pieces created by local artists for the Gecko Ball live auction. All Gecko events are sponsored by the nonprofit Gulfport Merchants Chamber and a portion of proceeds is donated to local charities each year. Community Support Grants this year will be made to the Enroy Foundation, Gulfport Historical Society, and Women with Purpose.
