We made it to the Main Event with DJ Tony Moran Saturday night at the Galveston Convention center. It was very convenient since it was next door to our hotel at the Hilton Galveston Beach resort. It was definitely cool to walk next door to go out but let me tell you there were so many police officers just standing around in that little area it was like we were on surveillance or something.
We walked in this huge building expecting a big dance floor and boxes to dance on. When we walked in there was a lounge kind of area and bars then went inside to the convention dance room. The dance room had a dance floor and ballroom-style round tables all around. I was surprised we did not have any boxes like you find at most circuit parties but we still had fun. Kind of reminded me of Prom which brought back lots of memories for all of us.
There was a special performance by Billboard Recording Artist Jacinta which we enjoyed. I always love it when dancers or talent show up and get the party started.
The Red Magazine pre-party was DJ Josh Gram at 3rd Coast Bar overlooking the beach at 31st and Seawall Blvd. This was a chill place that had an upstairs deck and a great sound system. If only all beaches could come equipped with a gay bar like this… I had to go back the next day and enjoy the breeze and sun on the upper deck while having a cocktail. A very nice bar to chill with a prime location and view.
The afterparty was at Undercurrent (2409 Market St) which was a zig zag around the city from the main event. This was the best part of the event. I wish the main event was in that club because it had awesome dance floor and layered stage to dance on. I will definitely have to check out Undercurrent again sometime.
It was the first year of the Beach Ball in Texas and considering the rain and flooding statewide this weekend it was a better turnout than some would expect. I hope it someday turns into a party to replace the amazing events thrown in Austin every year that Ben Parsley promoted at the Austin City Music Hall. We lucked out that Galveston was one of the only towns in Texas without all the rain and it was nice and sunny. I feel sorry for the people at hippy hollow who were rained out.
Now it’s off to Gay Days in Orlando to the Mighty Weekend events and pool parties.
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