AquaPalooza is shaping up to be even bigger than last year! That’s an incredible feat, especially considering that last year’s event brought in over 90,000 people and 15,000 different boats. If you don’t know anything about it, AquaPalooza is an event that happens every year – the last two weekends in July. And with this being an annual event, you can reasonably expect for it to be a large amount of fun for the whole family! But, the best thing about the event is that it’s completely free to attend! And it’s also an all-day event, starting at 12 to 5 PM, so you can expect there to be many different avenues for entertainment.
It takes place just west of the Grand Glaize Bridge, right in front of the Dog Days Bar & Grill. It was a hit last year, and knowing how well it went over, it only makes sense for the organizers to keep the same venue, all with hopes of generating the same vibe. And just like last year, you can expect to see some really great bands playing the duration of the event, with something appealing for everyone. There is an eclectic mix of bands, with just about every one of them featuring a style that’ll be interesting to the ear, a perfect soundtrack to a great day out in the sun.
It starts with Green Sugar, a Chicago-based band that blends hard blues and rock n’roll in a high energy set. After that, there’s Nic Cowan and his mixture of country, soul, blues, and a dusting of urban groove. This opens up the stage for Matt Stillwell, a country artist who isn’t a stranger to the Country Billboard Chart, especially with his hits Shine, Sweet Sun Angel, and Drunk Enough. And don’t worry – he’s had enough experience in playing in this state. And to close it out, there’s Edge of Forever, which are considered to be one of the premier Lynyrd Skynyrd tribute bands currently playing. You can expect to hear the classics and deep cuts performed, which is definitely the best way for the day to be capped off!
And not only will there be enough by the way of music, you can always expect for there to be some great t-shirt giveaways and contests to be had. It gives just about everyone ample opportunity for family fun, as there are also plenty of fun games to be played. There’s going to be a live radio broadcast, sponsor promotions, and other activities out on the water, so you really wouldn’t want to miss the opportunity to be a part of the action, as this is quickly shaping up to be an event that you wouldn’t want to miss. And if you register online, you can receive all of information and updates as the come, making your experience that much better.