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CLEARWATER, FL (Feb. 25, 2025) – Get ready for the ultimate jazz celebration at Clearwater Marine Aquarium’s Jazz By The Bay: A SunSips Event on March 8 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Join us for an unforgettable evening of live jazz music, delectable New Orleans-inspired bites, and expertly crafted cocktails – all set against the breathtaking oceanic backdrop of our marine sanctuary.
This 21-and-over event will immerse guests in the soul-stirring rhythms of jazz, paying tribute to the birthplace of this iconic music genre, New Orleans. Whether you’re dancing the night away or simply enjoying the ambiance, the evening promises to be one of unparalleled charm and joy.
Jazz By The Bay offers an opportunity to explore the magic of Clearwater Marine Aquarium, where guests can enjoy underwater views of our rescued dolphins, sea turtles, stingrays, and other resident animals. Guests will have access to marine life habitats until 8:30 p.m., giving guests a chance to connect with our incredible animal residents. Plus, the original building will be open until 8:30 p.m. as well, featuring captivating displays of stingrays, Mavis the hideaway, river otters, and turtles.
The event is not only an opportunity to enjoy a fun evening with friends but also to support Clearwater Marine Aquarium’s mission of rescue, rehabilitate, and release. Proceeds from Jazz By The Bay help fund vital programs and efforts that care for our rescued marine animals and protect marine life for future generations.
Ticket options are General Admission $55 and VIP Admission $75. This is a night you don’t want to miss! For more information and to get tickets, please visit www.cmaquarium.org/jazz-by-the-bay-2025/.
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Media Contact: Marsha Strickhouser | mstrickhouser@CMAquarium.org | (727) 242-0770
- About Clearwater Marine Aquarium
- Clearwater Marine Aquarium (CMA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit working marine rescue center dedicated to inspiring the human spirit through leadership in education, research, rescue, rehabilitation and release. With a mission to preserve the environment and its marine life, CMA is home to rescued dolphins, sea turtles, river otters, stingrays, a nurse shark and more. Through Clearwater Marine Aquarium Research Institute, CMA conducts important global research focused on protecting manatees, North Atlantic right whales and sea turtles. Major motion picture Dolphin Tale (2011) and its sequel Dolphin Tale 2 (2014) features the true stories of rescued resident dolphins Winter and Hope, inspiring millions around the world. The mission and potential to change people’s lives differentiates Clearwater Marine Aquarium from any other aquarium in the world.
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