The past year on Bolivar Peninsula has been a remarkable testament to our vibrant community spirit, highlighted by a diverse array of events that united residents and visitors alike. From lively parades and captivating fashion shows to delicious cook-offs and competitive golf tournaments, our calendar was filled with activities that celebrated our local culture and camaraderie. Heartwarming anecdotes, such as the touching story of a beloved dog and the joyous celebration of the lighthouse birthday, further enriched our community narrative. Despite facing challenges like an early season hurricane, we made significant strides in infrastructure improvements, ensuring a safe and reliable environment for all. As we reflect on these memorable moments and the end-of-year festivities, we extend our heartfelt gratitude for your participation and enthusiasm.
And in no particular order…
- Everyone rushed to get their half-priced beach sticker
- The beloved annual Mardi Gras Parade brought Peace, Love, and Beads, and the Eagles celebrated with crazy hats
- Bolivar Peninsula Cultural Foundation sponsored numerous events including art fairs, birding talks, wine tasting, bowling fun, and others
- Bolivar Chamber of Commerce named the notables of the year (Citizen, Business, Volunteer, Educator)
- A new eco-friendly ferry was added to the fleet
- Fashion shows were a big hit with local models and local fashions (some new and some used)
- Golfing tournaments galore with Eagles, Chamber, and Ranch benefit fundraisers along with a Firecracker Shootout and a Ladies Putt-Putt
- Smoking hot BBQ Cookoffs hosted by the Eagles and PB VFD
- Volunteers worked to keep our seashore clean with bi-annual Beach Cleanups
- Early May brought the much anticipated Crabfest followed by the much dreaded Jeep Weekend
- We said goodbye to an icon of our community
- 4th of July beaches were jam-packed until Hurricane Beryl came to town
- The lively PSP Watermelon Crawl and the ever popular Golf Cart Poker Run paraded the beach
- Blue skies greeted the colorful Bolivar Rig Run
- The Army Corps Of Engineers brought us up to speed on the IKE Dike project
- A Farewell to a Storm-Worn Landmark – Goodbye to a Piece of Ike’s History
- The aroma of cajun cooking filled the air while kids (big and little) fished for prizes
- The Queen of Hearts game delivered piles of cash (and a new pickup truck) to a couple of lucky players
- An abandoned dog at the ferry landing found a new home, and his story spawned a couple of books
- Halloween’s Ghost on the Coast honored kings and queens and scary things
- We said Happy 152nd Birthday to the Bolivar Lighthouse with her beautiful new look
- ENTERGY neared completion of the Bolivar Reliability Project, after recovering from tragedy
- The peninsula was lit up for the annual Christmas Lighting contest
- Santa and Mrs. Claus cruised through Crystal Beach in the Crystaland Parade
- New Years Eve parties closed out the year at several local establishments
We invite everyone to continue embracing the unique charm of Bolivar Peninsula and to look forward to an exciting year ahead filled with even more opportunities for connection and celebration.
