Club News

Congratulations to Denise Charneski, the winner of the Parrothead Cruise 2026 Raffle!

 Denise won two all-inclusive registrations for Parrothead Cruise 2026 including a balcony stateroom!  
The winner was selected at last night's Atlanta Parrot Head Club happy hour.

There’s still room to join us on our phlocking at sea!
Visit www.parrotheadcruise.com to learn all about our upcoming adventure including our terrific entertainment lineup!

Thank you AGAIN to everybody who came out yesterday to celebrate APHC 36th Anniversary to benefit Mullen's Miracles.

The club has been wanting to do a benefit for Kathy Mullen for awhile. Glad the stars & moon align with her and Jeff Pike busy schedule.

Shout out to Jeff Pike for the music and stories. Danny & Suzanne Alea for taking care of the 50/50 Raffle. Mark Williams for being our Live Auctioneer. Bo Shurling for announcing silent auction winners. The Wing Cafe & Tap House crew for taking good care of everybody.

Now the moment you have been waiting for, DRUM ROLL PLEASE....WE RAISED $2256 FOR Mullen's Miracles!!!

More Pictures on APHC Facebook Page

  

Parrot Head Reef Deployment Postponed Until 2026 

-Atlanta Parrot Head Club member, Josh Jones, wins national design contest for graphic to be used in all ongoing outreach for the Parrot Head Reef- 

-The Parrot Head Reef is organized by Eternal Reefs, Reef Innovations, the Reef Ball Foundation and Parrot Heads in Paradise and will be deployed off Key West in 2026 to honor Jimmy Buffett- 

SARASOTA, Fla. (June 2, 2025) – Due to operational and logistical challenges, the Parrot Head Reef deployment has been postponed until 2026. The project, originally announced in March 2025, was to have been launched on the two-year anniversary of Jimmy Buffett’s passing, September 1, 2025. Due to site changes and logistical challenges for individual Parrot Heads in Paradise (PHiP) clubs nationwide, organizers have pushed back and targeted September 1, 2026 for the inauguration of the project. 

In associated news, Josh Jones, a member of the original Parrot Heads in Paradise club in Atlanta, won the nationwide search to develop a project design that appropriately combined the fun vibe of Parrot Head music with the environmental benefit of this underwater reef project. He is the son of two other inaugural Atlanta club members, Bill and Tracy Jones, and grew up in the club, his parents often bringing him to concerts in his car seat. This early exposure instilled in Josh a love of music and art; he plays the guitar and is a freelance illustrator and designer. 

“I am so honored that the reef organizers picked my design…it was a blast to create something bright and bold and fun and funky all at once, including that saltshaker in the sand,” said Josh Jones, designer and Atlanta Parrot Heads in Paradise member. “I hope the vibe I created just makes everyone feel good and want to participate in this worthwhile project that can only help the ocean that Jimmy loved so well.” 

By Fred McFarlin:

It had been exactly twenty years since the last Parrothead Cruise sailed out of the port of Los Angeles and cruised down the Mexican Riviera, with a musical lineup that included Jeff Pike and Hugo Duarte. As a number of our West Coast friends told us, it was “about damn time” to do it again! Parrothead Cruise 2025: Bailar En Mexico returned to the West Coast and by all accounts was another roaring success. As with all Parrothead Cruises, it kicked off with a well-attended (albeit chilly for SoCal) Bon Voyage party, this time at the lovely waterfront Doubletree San Pedro. Trop Rock OG and Parrothead Cruise alum, Jerry Gontang, made the trek down from Northern California to be our headlining entertainer and was later joined onstage by Bob Karwin, Jeff Pike, and Erica Sunshine Lee. We were also joined by contingents from the area's Los Angeles and Orange County Parrot Head Clubs. The next morning, the cruisers all made our way to the Port of Los Angeles and boarded our home for the next seven days, the Norwegian Bliss.

Once onboard it didn’t take long for the festivities to begin and the colorful Parrot-phernalia to come out of fully-loaded suitcases! Our first event was the Welcome Aboard Rendezvous, where everyone picked up their cruise credentials and special event tickets. Cruisers also had a chance to pick up some unique prizes in our basket raffle, the first of a number of fundraising opportunities during the week. The Welcome Aboard party was followed that night by the “Definitely Not a Pub Crawl Pub Crawl” – a chance for our Parrothead Cruisers to discover the places where many of them would be spending a large amount of their free time: the ship’s bars. There wouldn’t be much free time for the next six days, though, with our jam-packed schedule of parties and performances by our fantastic onboard entertainment lineup consisting of Bob Karwin, Erica Sunshine Lee, the Jonas Lorence Band and our very own Jeff Pike performing as a duo with Coral Reefer Robert Greenidge!  In addition to our fun onboard we enjoyed port stops in Mazatlan, Puerto Vallarta and Cabo San Lucas. Speaking of Cabo, a Parrothead Cruise wouldn’t be complete without a rocking In Port party and 2025’s – held at the world-famous Cabo Wabo Cantina - may just have raised the bar. Although transportation issues in the port between NCL and the local tender company unfortunately kept a small number of our cruisers from being able to attend, over 200 Parrothead Cruisers did make it to sing and dance along as all of the cruise’s musicians shared the stage – including the previously mentioned Jeff Pike (back after 20 years), Bob Karwin, and Erica Sunshine Lee, the Jonas Lorence Band, and Robert Greenidge. The cherry on top was a guest appearance from the one and only Nadirah Shakoor, flown in especially for the afternoon. Parrothead Cruise 2025: Bailar en Mexico was definitely a Party, but in true Parrot Head fashion, it was also a Party With a Purpose. When the dust settled and all bills were paid, the cruise netted over $63,000 for several of the top charities working to fight breast cancer. We look forward to seeing everyone on Parrothead Cruise 2026!

Happy St. Patrick's Day and as luck would have it, we are ready to announce and move forward with a project that will make National news!

The Parrot Head Reef is happening and you can be part of it! Whether as a club, a region, or even as an individual, this artificial reef to honor parrotheads and Jimmy off of Key West will be a great environmental cause and reason to party with a purpose with the first reef ball being purchased by PHiP!

Parrot Heads in Paradise and Eternal Reef


The Parrot Head Reef will be dedicated on September 1, 2025, two years after the passing of music’s beloved Jimmy Buffett, a passionate ocean conservation advocate. The reef will be located off Key West, Fla, one of Jimmy’s most famously favorite and storied cities. The marine area will become a dedicated space for underwater memorials featuring individual reef balls containing plaques paying homage to the original beach lover and ocean advocate.

The reef will be comprised of two sizes of reef balls, ranging in size from about 600 to 1,600 pounds, and each will feature an 8-inch circular bronze plaque, custom designed by each entity which purchases the memorial.

The project is a collaboration between Parrot Heads in Paradise (PHiP), a network of more than 200 social and charitable clubs around the U.S., Canada, Europe, the Caribbean and Australia, and Eternal Reefs, the Sarasota-based creative environmental memorial non-profit dedicated to placing living legacies that help preserve the marine environment for future generations.

The Parrot Head Reef will be located in a site permitted by Florida’s Monroe County that is .25 acres square. The location, 21 miles off Key West in 46 feet of water, is outside the sanctuary boundary and will feature a dedicated space to honor Jimmy Buffett and a cause he held so dear – ocean preservation.

While anyone may purchase a memorial, pricing preference will be given to PHiP members and clubs. In the week leading up to September 1, the completed memorials will be displayed in Key West for viewing by individuals and clubs. Pending weather, the first memorials in the Parrot Head Reef will be deployed, targeting a September 1 date. Dates are weather contingent.

Hello APHC,

Thanks to all (Barb Grove, Annette Waddell, Felicia Meyers, Leslie Maske, and myself) who came out to walk at the Battery for the 2024 Alzheimer Memory Walk. So far we have raised $850. You can still donate. PHIP has raised over $173,000 as you can see it is a Parrot Head event for all the clubs. JD Buffett passed away with Alzheimer’s.
Barb, Annette, and Felicia walked all 3 miles while Leslie and I walked 1 mile. So you see you have options if you don’t walk on a regular basis. We all went back to the parking lot and enjoyed champagne and snacks while everyone else sat in line to get out of the parking deck. Please make a plan to walk with us next year. We have so much fun walking and catching up!

Thanks,

Becky Kirbo

This is the first one and YES, this is sanctioned and legit from Margaritaville brands - from Bill Brehem President of PHIP

This morning, the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum unveiled limited-edition Margaritaville Shark and Lizard Bobbleheads. The bobbleheads join the Margaritaville Parrot Bobblehead that was released earlier this year and has been one of the best-selling bobbleheads of 2024. While the first production run sold out, the second production run is scheduled for delivery in September. The limited-edition bobbleheads are being produced by the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum and are officially licensed by Margaritaville Enterprises.

Jimmy Buffett, who delighted fans at thousands of venues across the world during his illustrious career, died on September 1st, 2023, at the age of 76. The Singing for Change Foundation that he founded in 1995 funds organizations that inspire personal growth, community integration and the enhanced awareness that collectively, people can bring about positive change. We know that fans across the world will love hearing about this bobblehead commemorating Jimmy Buffett and raising funds for a great cause that was near and dear to him. Next Friday, August 30th, the inaugural Jimmy Buffett Day will be celebrated, and on October 19th, Buffett will be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame during the 2024 induction ceremony.

The bobbleheads are available exclusively in our online store at the following link.

It is almost here....

Jimmy Buffett Day!

Florida legislature officially declared August 30, 2024 to be Jimmy Buffett Day in the state of Florida. This announcement was shared by the official social media accounts of Margaritaville, Buffett’s US-based hospitality company that he named after his 1977 signature tune. The post revealed that this honorary date will be dedicated to celebrating “the life and music of Jimmy Buffett, whose free-spirited life and significant contributions to national and state culture are commended and celebrated.”

Fans and Margaritaville Plan To Celebrate The Special Day In Florida And Beyond

Jimmy Buffett has always had a special connection to the Sunshine State, as he’s made clear through his collection of beachy tunes that represent the laid-back lifestyle on the water that he loved so much. Labor Day Weekend will be a special day of giving at all Margaritaville locations raising money for Jimmy’s charity, Singing For Change.  Parrothead clubs are encouraged to do the same and raise money to benefit SFC during this weekend of giving.

www.singingforchange.org

Which Highway In Florida Will Be Named After Jimmy Buffett?

To honor the “It’s 5 O’Clock Somewhere” singer the Florida A1A, the famous state road that runs about 340 miles along the coast of the Atlantic Ocean, to be renamed as the “Jimmy Buffet Memorial Highway.” The Department of Transportation will erect suitable markers designating the memorial highway by Aug. 30, 2024.”

The A1A was especially meaningful to Jimmy Buffett. Not only did he reference the road in his song, “Trying to Reason with Hurricane Season,” but he also made it the title of his fifth studio album of 1973. With this set of news, the Mayor of Margaritaville will continue to be honored for his lasting legacy and breezy tunes that serve as the perfect soundtrack to a day on the water or at a Florida where margaritas are encouraged at any time of the day. 

Jimmy Buffett’s Legacy Lives On

Jimmy Buffett died on September 1 after a four-year battle with a rare and aggressive form of skin cancer called Merkel cell carcinoma. Buffett was 76 years old when he passed away. The statement posted to his official social media accounts on the fateful day read, “Jimmy passed away peacefully on the night of September 1st surrounded by his family, friends, music and dogs…He lived his life like a song till the very last breath and will be missed beyond measure by so many.”

Parrot Heads in Paradise

What an amazing weekend for the 28th annual A1A Beach Bash in their néw location, Amelia Island Florida!

Thank you Beaches A1A Parrotheads.

This event was so organized and well planned. I loved everything about it. The hotel was  conveniently located to many yummy restaurants if you ventured outside from the hotel options. The Historical area was close by and it was such a cute little area. It reminded me of Key West in the 80s.  It is even the home of the oldest saloon in Florida. WooHoo! The beach was beautiful and just across the street. 
During the day we had music by the "drinking pool" with awesome musicians, full bar complete with food selections, and plenty of chairs.  The music at night was incredible,  Reggie Starrett, Ricky Lamb, Jonas Lorence Band, Joe Downing, Jesse Rice and Jimmy Parrish and the Waves closed out the event as usual. Everyone sang with everyone on the stage and on the dance floor.
This may become my favorite Parrothead event.... outside of the Atlanta Parrothead Club cruise, of course.