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
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
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.
- Birthday brunch at participating restaurants
Contact: Melissa Zamora, (956) 761-3005; (956) 433-1231.

