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A Parrot Head New Year’s Eve Cruise

by Jon on December 11th, 2007

Grab your favorite Hawaiian shirt and flip-flops for a New Year’s Eve Parrot Head Voyage to Margaritaville celebration on the Potomac River, and ring in 2008 Jimmy Buffet style.

Party and dance the night away aboard The Cherry Blossom, a reproduction of a 19th-century Victorian sternwheeler riverboat.  Two live bands will accompany the open bar, heavy hors d’oeuvres and the classic midnight champagne toast.

Voyage to Margaritaville
At the Paddleboat Dock on the Potomac - behind the Torpedo Factory Art Center and the Chart House Restaurant at 105 North Union Street
Union Street (along the water), between King and Cameron Streets.
Alexandria, VA 22314  (map it)

Dates and Times - Monday, Dec . 31st, 2007. 9:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m.

Tickets - $119.00 and are available by phone at 1-866-481-0854.

Nearest Metro subway station – King Street - Blue or Yellow line, then a 15-minute walk down King Street to the waterfront, or take the #2 or #5 DASH bus to within two blocks of the factory. Check bus schedules for bus availability.

Parking - Metered street parking (and free spots if you’re willing to walk a bit) is available, as well as paid lot parking within a short walk. .

Images - 1 & 2 - Flickr, 3 - Potomac Riverboat Company

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