Press Release

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Happy Birthday Brigadoon!

Tampa , FL - March 10, 2005 - During the past year Ye Enchanted Krewe of Brigadoon has accomplished many lofty goals by launching a very successful and charitable organization. It's 118 members have donated thousands of dollars to numerous local charities, built an award winning fifty-foot parade float from scratch, participated in six large parades and attended many Krewe and community-related events, all while wearing Scottish kilts. Our members have donated an immense amount of time and "sweat equity" into the Krewe, making for an extremely successful inaugural year.

Join us on March 31 st at 6:30 p.m. as we celebrate our first birthday. Ye Enchanted Krewe of Brigadoon held its initiation a year ago and we are returning to Ybor City for our first birthday party.

The party is being held at Gaspar's Grotto in Ybor City at 1805 East 7th Avenue . Brigadoon members, their friends and all other krewes are invited.

Drink Specials will be offered as we celebrate our very successful first year as a Tampa Krewe!

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About Ye Enchanted Krewe of Brigadoon

Mission : Ye Enchanted Krewe of Brigadoon was formed by many, not one: to encourage and facilitate camaraderie and fellowship by providing and opportunity to support charity organizations and to participate in local parades.

Toast: In Days of Old when Knights were Bold and Dragons they did Fly, from a Highland Moon came Brigadoon, and Beads now fill the Sky!

Goals: To encourage camaraderie by supporting charity organizations and by participating in local parades.

Member Description: Our members are a group of dedicated individuals from all walks of life. We have and encourage a diverse culture and embrace all active people in the Tampa Bay area

Charities: Metropolitan Ministries, Humane Society of Tampa Bay, Meals on Wheels of Tampa, Hillsborough County Schools, various Hurricane Relief organizations.

Sponsorship: For information on sponsoring the Ye Enchanted Krewe of Brigadoon float, contact Ann Marie Courtney at courtney_a@firm.edu.

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