Point Mallard to host 4th Annual LUAU

Decatur, AL - The J. Gilmer Blackburn Aquatic Center will once again play host to an evening of island dance and music Friday and Saturday, June 26 and 27th. The fun begins earlier in the day with games, crafts and contests. Like last year’s Dancing with Fire show, the show has been extended to two evening shows beginning at approximately 8:10 p.m. inside the venue. Throughout the day, games and activities for all ages such as hula hoop contests, Best Dressed Guest contest and much more.

Wearing beautiful, handmade costumes; the Aloha Islanders will wow once again the crowd with their Polynesian Revue. This busy group made up of four hula dancers and a three fire knife dancer perform over 150 shows each year and have traveled throughout Florida, the Bahamas and Jamaica. The dancers have studied the art of the hula and they create their own authentic costumes keeping with the traditional island styles of Hawaii, Tahiti and Samoa. They strive to provide a fun, interactive show where audience participation is welcome.

The entertainment will also feature a Polynesian drummer, to add to the experience and for the first time, nine local girls between the ages of 5 and 11 will perform a special spotlight hula. Exclusive to Point Mallard are three Fountain Dancers featuring unique routines with hand held water fountains. The evening is completed by a spectacular finale featuring all entertainers and a water-based fireworks show designed especially for Point Mallard’s guests.

Admission is $16 for adults and $11 for children ages 5-11, kids ages 4 and under are free. Season passes are honored for the event. Because of the special event, the park will remain open until 10:00 p.m., but pools and slides will close at 7:00 p.m. The boat dock and deck will not be Friday and Saturday, but will re-open for admission and usage on Sunday.