What's a Parrot Head you say? Well a Parrot Head is a member of the Ocean City, Maryland Parrot Head Club. They are a wonderful group of people who love the "island" lifestyle, listen to Jimmy Buffet's music and appreciate the meaning of having a good time.

Most importantly, the Parrotheads have raised thousands of dollars for many organizations and charities.  One of their more celebrated fund raisers is the annual Mardi Gras Carnival. 

Several generous men and women compete for the title of "Mardi Gras King and Queen". The contestants are judged based upon the amount of monies that they raise at their various personal fund raisers. Each year the monies raised are designated for a particular organization or charity.  This year the "Women Supporting Women" "organization has been chosen.

The individual man and woman who generate the most money are crowned the King and Queen at the Mardi Gras Carnival. This year the event is scheduled for March 27, 2009. It will be held at the Carousel Hotel in Ocean City, Maryland from 7:00pm - 12:00am.

Women Supporting Women is a fantastic community resource for breast cancer support.  The year 2009 will be a year full of awareness, education and continued service to the Eastern Shore of Maryland breast cancer survivors and their families and friends.

I urge you to come out and support one of the many events scheduled to take place in the next few weeks to support this worthwhile group.

I recently attended a fund raiser held by Bradley Gillis (member of the King's court), celebrating a "Night At the Oscars".  Fun was had by all, and I am sure that Brad is piling up the monies as he makes his run for Mardi Gras King.

Best of luck to all of the contestants.