(Seguin) – If you’ve been unable to dip your toes in the sand this summer. Don’t worry. That’s because the Seguin Parrot Head Club hopes to bring those tropical and beachy vibes to Seguin this weekend during its annual Phling at the McQueeney Lions Club.
Party with a Purpose is the main foundation for the organization.
Kathy Seeger, one of the founders of the local chapter and group president, says all folks have to do is first learn about the Parrot Heads and the rest is easy.
“It’s kind of fun to explain. We are a group of people who love tropical music. We basically work because we have to, but we always wish we could be living on the island somewhere. The Parrot Heads started back with Jimmy Buffet and so with that, we are an international club all over the world and there’s actually 14 Parrot Head Clubs in Texas and our whole agenda is have fun but also raise money and make a difference. So, that’s why you hear us say ‘Party with a Purpose.’ Anything we do involves raising money so this weekend is our 13th annual Phling and so what we do with that is basically just have a big tropical party with air condition,” said Seeger.
Seeger says this year’s Phling will again include a full night of entertainment. She says on tap for that night will be a catered meal, beverages, silent auction, ticket raffle and live music by the Jonas Lorence Band.
“We have a little over 100 silent auction items and then we have three large raffle items. One is a Port A package. We have a lottery tree. We also have a booze wagon. You get food. We will have shrimp – grilled shrimp and peeled shrimp, pork steaks, potatoes and then also it will include frozen margaritas, sangrias, beer – one of our members is making 500 Jello shots. All that is included along with the live music and dancing,” said Seeger.
Seeger says each year, local non-profits have benefited from these folks getting together and having a great time.
“Everything we make, 100 percent is donated back into our local 501c3 charities that are selected and chosen by our members and to date, we have given away $180,800 just from having this tropical party every year,” said Seeger.
The Phling will be held from 7 to 11 p.m. Saturday at the McQueeney Lions Club located at 3211 FM 78.
Tickets are $60 per person and are available at the Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce, Gift and Gourmet, and at Alamo Title New Braunfels. Tickets at the door will be $70. Individuals must be 21 and over to purchase. Those wishing to purchase tickets or who are interested in donating an auction item are asked to contact Seeger at 830-305-4547.