Barefoot Children of Ft Lauderdale PHC

Our focus is on social needs and concerns of the local community, the preservation of our environment and its ecosystem, and the continuing research in the elimination of catastrophic disease.  Through the ideals, the teachings and the examples set forth in the life, the music and writings of Jimmy Buffett, we strive to leave this world a little better than we found it … and have a BLAST while doing so.

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Fort Lauderdale is known for its beaches, boats and Parrot Heads!  The Barefoot Children of Fort Lauderdale Parrot Head Club were founded in 1998 by a handful of Jimmy Buffett fans and today has turned into a civic minded club of over 120 members who love to Leave the Planet a little Better than we Found it and having a Blast while doing so!

The Barefoot Children have many charities they like to support.  The McParrotheads support the local Ronald McDonald House by collecting pop tops, toiletries and other need supplies as well as adopting a family during the Holidays who are unable to return home.  Another charity that is near and dear to their hearts is the Annual Alzheimer's Memory Walk as many members have had or currently have a loved one afflicted by this terrible disease. Over the past two years they have donated over $5,000 to support his cause.

This past fall the club held their first Annual Taste of Parrotdise complete with and Iron Chef Competition, a "taste" of local restaurant fare, silent auction and raffles all to benefit the Cross Roads Food Pantry.   Other charities they support include the American Cancer Society, Make A Wish Foundation, Save the Manatee, Toys for Tots, the Ocean Conservancy and they have adopted a Street for cleaning up in Dania Beach- a 1 mile stretch (one way!)

The Barefoot Children also hold their Annual Water Taxi Pub Crawl to benefit the American Lung Association of Florida, where Parrot Heads and Phriends enjoy the local bars, riding around on the famous Water Taxi, limbo games, Fruitcakes Hat Contest, and ending with an evening of live music and dancing.

The Barefoot Children holds monthly meetings (PHlockings) on the last Thursday of the month at the Downtowner Saloon in Fort Lauderdale from 6pm-9pm where they enjoy food, fun, trivia games, raffle items - they are all for partying with a purpose!

This year they are looking forward to a variety of activities including a Parrot Head Night at the Ball Park with the Florida Marlins, Tailgate Parties on Fort Lauderdale Beach, Raft Ups, their 11th Birthday Party Bash, and the great news of an upcoming Party at Landshark Stadium with the Miami Dolphins!!

Come join us and visit our Beach House on the Web to view our pictures, upcoming events and more!
Karolyn Holmes President
"Wrinkles only go where smiles have been"