Sunrise Beach VFD barbecue is more than food, it’s a celebration
SPECIAL TO THE PICAYUNE
SUNRISE BEACH — Sometimes a barbecue just isn’t a barbecue until the kids get sprayed with foam.
At least that’s how organizers plan to do it May 25 during the 43rd annual Sunrise Beach Volunteer Fire Department BBQ at McNair Park.
The event starts at 5 p.m. with the dynamic Beachers performing at 5:20 p.m. The Beachers are a local drill team that uses folding beach chairs in its routines.
The barbecue starts hitting the plates at 6 p.m. with the last bit served at 7:30 p.m. The meal includes brisket, sausage, beans, cole slaw and potato salad along with all the add-ons. A meal ticket is $10 for adults and $5 for children.
One thing that separates this barbecue from others is Sunrise Beach VFD rolls out Engine 1 loaded with foam spray about 7 p.m. Then the volunteers spray the children with the foam, which doesn’t burn eyes.
Organizers also will sell chances to win about 30 different prizes.
The event is a fundraiser for the volunteer fire department.
For more information, call (325) 388-6880 or (325) 388-6438.