Hit Singer Andy Grammer Heading to Pensacola for New Year's Performance

Hit Singer Andy Grammer Heading to Pensacola for New Year's Performance

Three Stages, Fireworks, and 100-ft. "Pelican Drop" Highlight Pensacola Street Party

PENSACOLA, Fla., Dec. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Hit Singer Andy Grammer will help the city of Pensacola usher in 2012 with a gala street party celebration on New Year's Eve.

The signature event will be held on Saturday evening and feature three stages of great music and entertainment, a colossal fireworks display and the spectacular "Pelican Drop," Pensacola's salute to the New Year. And best of all, it's free.

"This is a fantastic celebration for the entire family. Kids, Parents, Grandparents and Great-Grandparents can join hands and sing in the New Year with us," said Terri Kuvach, Special Events Coordinator for DIB, the Pensacola Downtown Improvement Board, which is organizing the Pelican Drop.

The gala begins at 5 p.m. in the heart of Historic Downtown Pensacola among the twinkling Holiday lights and beautiful decorations adorning the intersection of Palafox and Government Streets. Perched 100 feet in the air, the gigantic Pensacola Pelican will swoop down at the stroke of midnight to usher in 2012 amidst a rousing fireworks display.

Throughout the evening, music will fill the evening air, including a performance by Grammer. The MTV award winner said he is really excited to ring in the New Year with Pensacolians and perform his hit single "Keep Your Head Up." Grammer has recently been on tour with Colbie Caillat and says he is at his best, performing live.

Joining Grammer will be the foot-stompin' group, the Alvarado Road Show. With recent performances on pinnacle stages such as the Grand Ole Opry and at the CMA Music Festival in Nashville, "The Show" has carved out its original, energetic live performances replete with brother-blended voices, superb picking, and a dynamic stage presence.

The band Musical Fantasy is sure to have New Year's Eve revelers dancing in the streets with their incredible mix of Motown, Hip-Hop and Big Band sounds.

And for the younger crowd, the rockin' group MoJiles, a touring band throughout the South, will be laying down some heavy metal guitar work throughout the evening.

"There is a lot going on the entire New Year's Weekend and plenty of reasons to stay overnight in Downtown," said Kuvach.

The downtown shops and restaurants will be open Friday evening in anticipation of the hockey game between the Pensacola Ice Flyers and cross-state rivals the Mississippi Surge at the Civic Center at 7 p.m. Seville Quarter, the city's premier entertainment center will be hoppin' with live music on 7 stages.

The merriment will continue Saturday in anticipation of the fantastic celebration. Many downtown restaurants will be creating special New Year's Eve menus, and retailers will be offering post-Christmas mark-down items.

And Sunday just might be the perfect day to start off 2012 with a visit to Pensacola Beach and the Gulf Islands National Seashore, and downtown bars and restaurants will be geared up for a full day of New Year's Day College Football action.

A complete list of things to do can be found at Pensacola Pelican Drop.

Media Contact:

Ashley Rose
ashley@birdwell.us
850-432-2761

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SOURCE Pensacola Downtown Improvement Board

Pensacola Downtown Improvement Board

Web Site: http://www.downtownpensacola.com

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