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Madisonville Beach Cruisers' Event Calendar |
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| Home / Calendar / May 2013 | All • Bike • Holiday • Music • Parade • Party Day • Month Show Calendar |
| May 2013 | ( 10 events ) |
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Bon Jeudi (Every Thursday)
Bon Jeudi Social Ride, usually every Thursday evening, weather permitting. See https://www.facebook.com/groups/364133753687089/ for details. | ||||||
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Cinco de Mayo!
On May 5, 1862, the Mexican army defeated the French army at the Battle of Puebla. This single military battle signified defeat of a European colonial power and a victory for the Mexican people. This single battle was the roots of Cinco de Mayo. Note: Cinco de Mayo is not the celebration of Mexican Independence which is celebrated on September 16th. Cinco de Mayo has come to be is much more than one battle in the colonial history of Mexico. It has come to signify Hispanic and Mexican pride and a time to celebrate the rich culture. Today, this holiday is celebrated by Mexicans, especially the U.S. Hispanic community. It is a time of song, dance, partying, and in general a time to be proud to be of Hispanic descent. | ||||||
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V-E Day
Victory in Europe Day (V-E Day) commemorates the end of fighting in Europe during World War II. | ||||||
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Bon Jeudi (Every Thursday)
Bon Jeudi Social Ride, usually every Thursday evening, weather permitting. See https://www.facebook.com/groups/364133753687089/ for details. | ||||||
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 Event Photos and Clip Art
15 photos The 4th Annual Dragon Boat Races will take place on the Tchefuncte river Saturday, May 11th from 9am-4pm. The event is free to spectators and parking will be available in the field across from the Maritime Museum. There will be music, food and beer available for purchase. We are also forming teams with members who would like to paddle. The cost is $50 per person and you are guaranteed to paddle at least 3 times. No experience is necessary and all equipment is provided. Paddlers will have the opportunity to meet their teammates at a scheduled practice later this week. Please email Tanya@LouisianaNorthshore.com or call 985-705-9479 if you are interested by 9am on Wednesday, May 9th Make plans to join us for this fun event this year. Background Great White North (GWN) coordinated the first event of the 2010 MLDB Series, making it's debut in Madisonville, Louisiana, along the Tchefuncte River. This year, the Greater New Orleans International Dragon Boat Festival will be held on Saturday May 11 2013. According to GWN, this is the world's fastest growing water sport is also the most exciting. Twenty paddlers move in unison, combining strength with teamwork in a boat whose elaborate design originates in ancient China. The Crew: A maximum of 20 paddlers, with a steersperson (cox) and a drummer. Teams entering the Great White North Dragon Boat Challenge must have a mixed crew with a minimum of 8 female paddlers in the boat. The Challenge: Dragon Boat Racing is a great sport for men and women of all ages and abilities. Anyone can do it and have fun! The Scoop: Teamwork is everything in Dragon Boat Racing. Synchronicity is more important than strength. A perfectly synchronized team will almost always beat a stronger, but less coordinated team. Registration fees include entry into the event, two practice sessions with a GWN certified coach and a 10x10 team tent. GWN provides the use of paddles, lifejackets and of course, the boats to race in. Practices will run approx. during the 1-2 week(s) leading up to the event depending on the number of practice requests. More info about booking practices will be sent once you’ve registered. As mentioned above, we provide a coach for your practices, along with a steersperson on the event day. You only need to worry about recruiting paddlers and your drummer. We will also have a great festival on-land with a beer garden, vendors/exhibitors, food marketplace and a kids area, so bring your family and friends to enjoy the day and to cheer you on. Team composition: Minimum of 12 paddlers to a maximum of 20 paddlers, 1 drummer and 4 alternates (paddlers). This is the typical breakdown of a team, however, depending on how many you have that are interested we can work around it. Mixed team: If you have 20 paddlers in the boat, there is a minimum requirement of 8 women (of course, you can have more). The ratio moves along if you have less in the boat, i.e. 18 paddlers – 7 have to be female (11 males); 16 paddlers – 6 female (10 male). Open team: Any combination of paddlers (May be all one gender) These are typically all men’s teams and are formed by joining the men from 2-3 existing mixed teams, which is why the price is so low. It’s an extra race for the men (only 2 races, semis and finals). Most have a female drummer to help lighten the boat. So the competition is definitely tougher in this category. Women’s team: all paddlers and the drummer must be female | ||||||
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Mother's Day (Every Second Sunday of May)
Happy Mother's Day! Mother's Day is always the second Sunday in May. | ||||||
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Bon Jeudi (Every Thursday)
Bon Jeudi Social Ride, usually every Thursday evening, weather permitting. See https://www.facebook.com/groups/364133753687089/ for details. | ||||||
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 Event Photos and Clip Art
15 photos Awards and prizes will be given in several categories. General Admission is free to the public. $20 per entry registration fee for awards. Volunteers are needed - contact: Michelle Vanderbrook (985-626-8142) (Rain Date: May 25,2013) | ||||||
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Bon Jeudi (Every Thursday)
Bon Jeudi Social Ride, usually every Thursday evening, weather permitting. See https://www.facebook.com/groups/364133753687089/ for details. | ||||||
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Bon Jeudi (Every Thursday)
Bon Jeudi Social Ride, usually every Thursday evening, weather permitting. See https://www.facebook.com/groups/364133753687089/ for details. | ||||||
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