Get ready to be stuffed on plenty of shrimp during the three-day Shrimporee festival in Aransas Pass.
The 78th annual event will start Oct. 16 and will feature live music, a carnival, vendors, a parade
and tons of shrimp.
Shrimporee will be held from 6 p.m. to midnight Oct. 16, noon to midnight Oct. 17 and noon to 6 p.m. Oct. 18 at 200 E. Johnson Ave. in Aransas Pass.
Admission is $12 for adults and $8 for kids 8 to 12 and people 62 and older. Admission is free for kids 7 years old and under. A three-day pass is $20, and tickets will be $8 for all on Oct. 18.
For more information or to purchase tickets in advance, visit aransaspass.org/shrimporee.
Here's a guide on what to expect at this year's outdoor event.
Parade
The traditional parade will showcase local organizations, businesses and community members as they march through downtown Aransas Pass with vibrant floats and decorated vehicles.
It will take place at 10:45 a.m. Oct. 17.
The parade can be seen from Commercial Street and will start at the intersection of East Maddox Avenue and Commercial Street. It will end at the corner of Commercial Street and East Magnolia Avenue.
Live entertainment
H-E-B stage:
Oct. 16
- The Rockoholics at 6 p.m.
- The JonMikael Mrez Band at 8 p.m.
- Eli Young Band at 10 p.m.
Oct. 17
- Shawn Miller Comedy at 12:15 p.m.
- Shrimp Eating Contest at 1 p.m.
- John Cortez Band at 2 p.m.
- Meza Band at 4 p.m.
- Los Arias at 6 p.m.
- Luis Ayala's Fiebre at 8 p.m.
- Marcos Orozco at 10 p.m.
Oct. 18
- John Ancira at noon
- Boudreaux & Pousson at 1 p.m.
- Battle of the Boil from 1 to 5 p.m.
- Wayne Toups at 4 p.m.
Whataburger stage:
Oct. 16
- Harmony Health & Wellness Zumba Class at 6:30 p.m.
- Creado at 8:30 p.m.
Oct. 17
- Harmony Health & Wellness Zumba Class at 1 p.m.
- Men's & Women's Sexy Legs Contest at 2 p.m.
- Chicas Rock at 3:30 p.m.
- Lyrical Bynge at 6 p.m.
- The Jam Band at 8 p.m.
Oct. 18
- The Revalution at 1 p.m.
- Harmony Health & Wellness Zumba Class at 2:30 p.m.
- ZrenditionZ at 4 p.m.
Parking
There will be minimal parking at the festival grounds during festival times. If you're lucky to grab a spot, it will cost $5 to $7 with all proceeds benefiting youth nonprofits.
The festival encourages patrons to use the free Park & Ride shuttles provided by the Port of Corpus Christi.
The three shuttles will be at the Aransas Pass Chamber at 130 West Goodnight Ave., Compton Hall at 704 W. Yoakum Ave. and Dollar General at 709 S. Commercial St. The shuttles will be available from 5:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Oct. 16 and 5:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Oct. 17 only.
The Care Regional Medical Center at 1711 W. Wheeler Ave. will provide parking for Oct. 16 and Oct. 17 only.
There will be no shuttles on Oct. 18.
John Oliva covers entertainment and community news in South Texas. Have a story idea? Contact him at john.oliva@caller.com.
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