Surfrider Foundation Selected As One Of DeLuna Fest’s 2011 Beneficiaries
San Clemente, CA (September 27, 2011) – Florida’s original beach party, the DeLuna Fest, announced that the Surfrider Foundation is one of its selected beneficiaries for the 2011 festival to be held October 14-16 in Pensacola, FL. The festival is donating a portion of proceeds from tickets sales to the Foundation to continue its mission of protection and preserving our oceans, waves and beaches in Florida.
As an organization that is truly active on the ground in the panhandle, we were honored when DeLuna Fest reached out to us and named us a beneficiary of this this event, said Florida Regional Manager Ericka Canales.
With several hundred coastal victories under its belt, Surfrider Foundation has become the world’s leading non-governmental organization dedicated to the protection of our planet’s oceans, waves and beaches. Florida plays home to 11 chapters and 5,000 members that focus their grassroots efforts on water quality, open beach access, coastal preservation and ecosystem protection. The Emerald Coast Chapter continues to lead “local” testing efforts for oil and dispersants in the Gulf following the catastrophic Deepwater Horizon disaster in 2010. The Chapter works with a coastal geologist to conduct UV light tests and dig sand trenches to determine if oil and dispersants are present. If found, the Chapter is able to alert the community that oil from the spill is still on beaches that appear clean to the naked eye.
DeLuna Fest is thrilled to provide an amazing experience for the people of Pensacola and surrounding communities that will also benefit the Surfrider Foundation. DeLuna Fest is a celebration of the beach and the coastline that Surfrider endeavors so effectively to protect. The festival is taking special caution to protect the beach on which the event takes place from environmental impact of festival goers, and looks forward to many years of providing beach festival access and amazing events, said Alicia Yaffe, DeLuna Fest Director of Marketing.
DeLuna Fest's five stages and waterfront hotels along Pensacola Beach will play host to national rock acts as well as regional Southern Rock superstars. In addition to the hottest in today's mainstream and indie rock scene as well as seasoned headliners, performing artists will be spinning poolside, while the very best in jazz and blues will be performing in the Gulf Winds Jazz & Heritage Stage. After the main stage performances each evening, the fun continues with indoor club parties in venues along the shore.
Tickets are on sale now for all three days, including single days. VIP weekend passes are $800 include all stages, in/out privileges, all access to VIP lounges, complimentary beverages, VIP only events, premiere viewing areas and an exclusive kick off party on October 13th. Visit http://www.delunafest.com/tickets for more information.
About Surfrider Foundation
The Surfrider Foundation is a non-profit grassroots organization dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of our world’s oceans, waves and beaches through a powerful activist network. Founded in 1984 by a handful of visionary surfers in Malibu, California, the Surfrider Foundation now maintains over 60,000 members and 100 chapters worldwide. For more information on the Surfrider Foundation, visit www.surfrider.org.
About DeLuna Fest
DeLuna Fest 2011 boasts an outstanding line up of mainstream and independent artists, top headliners, plus the biggest Jazz, Blues and Southern acts from around the world. The Fall's best music festival takes place Oct 14-26 on the white sands of Pensacola Beach, FL.
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