Blades Host Mardi Gras Parade Tonight
February 21, 2003 - ECHL (ECHL)
Florida Everblades News Release
Estero, FL - During the first intermission of the Florida Everblades/Columbus Cottonmouths game tonight, the Blades are hosting a Mardi Gras parade on the ice in conjunction with Sam Galloway Ford. Fans are encouraged to sport a festive Mardi Gras costume for tonight's game. Everblades staff and parade participants will be throwing Mardi Gras beads into the crowd during the parade. A few lucky fans will be selected from the crowd and the fans will vote on who is wearing the best costume. That person will receive two round trip tickets courtesy of Spirit Airlines. The costume winner will also receive free donuts for a year, 52 dozen, courtesy of Dunkin Donuts. The first 3,000 fans through the doors will also receive a free packet of Dunkin Donuts coffee.
Fans can take advantage of TWO-FOR-TUESDAY specials at TECO Arena for the three remaining Tuesday home games. The Blades take on the Jackson Bandits next Tuesday, February 25th at TECO Arena. During each Tuesday night home game, the Everblades are offering fans $2 beer, hot dogs and soda. Service industry employees who show proof of employment through an ID card or paystub receive $1 off their ticket price. Families can take advantage of this great offer as well, for just $22 dollars fans will receive two tickets, two beverages of their choice and two hot dogs. Come down and enjoy these great two-for-Tuesday offers!!!!!!
The Everblades take on the Columbus Cottonmouths this Friday and Saturday night at TECO Arena. The puck drops at 7:30 PM on both nights. All 72 regular season games can be heard on Sportsradio 770 AM and on the web at www.floridaeverblades.com. For group or season tickets call (239) 948-7825, for single game tickets call Ticketmaster at (239) 334-3309.
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