Anniversary Schedule
Thursday, April 10
6 p.m.: Opening Ceremony; City Hall
  • Dignitaries, Community invited
  • Presentation by Historic Preservation Committee
  • Recognition of 35-ers
  • Sign the birthday card
  • Enjoy birthday cake and refreshments
  • Live music: Port Isabel High School Band
  • Tell us your Island stories - Documentary participation
Friday, April 11
6-10 p.m.: SPI 35 Birthday Party with a Pirate Flair; Louie's Backyard
Cost: $5 admission; children under 4 years of age, free
  • Live music by the Bongo Dogs
  • Complimentary food buffet
  • Costume contest for adults/children
  • Fireworks
  • "Surprise" entertainment
Saturday, April 12
10 a.m.-6 p.m.: Pirate Bazaarrr Family Fun Festival; Louie's Backyard, Beach
  • Vendor booths
  • Games
  • Island history storytelling (Beachcomber's Museum)
  • Kite-flying, sandcastle-building lessons (beach)
  • Music
  • Bring canned food as birthday gift! Boy Scouts of America donation drive.
Sunday, April 13
  • Birthday brunch at participating restaurants

Contact: Melissa Zamora, (956) 761-3005; (956) 433-1231.
Sponsors
South Padre Island Convention and Visitors Bureau - Town of South Padre Island - Valley International Airport - Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport - Toucan Graphics Louie’s Backyard - Allied Waste Management - Island Services - Black Dragon Cruises - Coastal Properties GMAC Realty - Franke Inc. Realtors and the Shores - Re/Max 1st Choice La Quinta - HEB - Troy Giles Realty - Ramada Inn Limited - Shawn Smith - South Padre Bank - Wahoo Saloon - SPI Chamber of Commerce - Paragraphs on Padre - Romans Interior - Benny's By the Bay Cafe - M.L. Still Inc. - Furcron Realtors - LaVina’s Natural Nail Care - Ben’s Liquors - Lighthouse Lighting Center - Windchasers - Island Cinema - Amberjack’s - Calypso - Osprey Fishing Trips Captain Murphy’s Charter Service - Feldman’s Liquors - Island Auto Detail - Chili’s (Port Isabel) - Coastal Winds - One Particular Harbor - Velma Middleton - Rusty Pelican - Isla Tours