Monday, June 15, 2009

Decatur Beach Party this Friday 5:00 till Midnight


This was sent in by Jerry Andrews

Please remember the Decatur Beach Party is Friday, June 19 from 5:00 till midnight. We will be honoring Barry Bailey (see info below) at 7:45 on the square, but we would like for everyone to meet Barry at Eddie's Attic at 6:30.


Barry Bailey Info

“In 1972, a group of talented musicians came together to form the Southern Rock Band, Atlanta Rhythm Section. During the next 35 years the band would earn gold and platinum records, as well as a place in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.”



One of the original members of that band is Decatur’s own Barry Bailey! Barry began playing the guitar at the age of 12 and while attending Decatur High School, joined a small garage band. The rest is history.

Barry will be returning to Decatur on Friday, June 19, for the annual Decatur Beach Party. Mayor Bill Floyd will be presenting Mr. Bailey a key to the City as well as reading a proclamation declaring June 19, 2009 as “Barry Bailey Day”. The presentation will be made at the Main Stage on the MARTA Plaza at 7:45pm, before the band begins to play.



Hope to see you there.

Beach Party Info
June 19, 2009 • 5 p.m. to midnight

Decatur brings in 60 tons of sand and turns the square into a beach for this annual event.

Dance in the streets to the beach music from the live band.

Activities include children's boardwalk games, face painting, wading pools in the sand and more.



There are many food and drink vendors all around the square.

No coolers, glass or pets allowed. Sponsored by Decatur Business Association. Proceeds from this annual fundraiser benefit downtown improvement projects.


For more information or to buy advance tickets for Beach Party, visit www.decaturdba.com . Tickets are $6.50 in advance, $10 at the gate. Children 12 and under are free, limit two with each paying adult.

See you on Decatur Beach!

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