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What is a Parrot Head?
Most us of have heard the term and know it refers to the die hard fans of tropical crooner Jimmy Buffett. Few of us really know what it entails to be considered a true Parrot Head and to be part of the “Phlock” of Buffett fanatics worldwide.
The term Parrot Head first came into fruition when Jimmy Buffett was performing at Timberwolf Amphitheatre at Kings Island in Ohio, just outside of Cincinnati. Jimmy commented on all those crazy folks in the crowd who were wearing tropical Hawaiian shirts and parrot hats and who keep coming back to every show. They look “just like Dead Heads,” Jimmy commented, referring to the followers of the Grateful Dead fans who followed the band around the country from show to show. Coral-Reefer Timothy B. Schmidt (who also played Bass for the Eagles between stints with the Coral-Reefer Band) replied, “Yea, Parrot Heads!”…and the rest is history.
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“I’m sure that they all have day jobs, and do them willingly, but when Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band come to town, these folks are there. They transform into Parrot Heads and become an essential part of the show. Just looking at the audience from my point of view is wonderfully humorous. There’s an amazing conglomeration of people ranging in age from 16 to 60, all wearing ridiculous costumes. Parrot Heads come to the show with their own personal Mardi Gras attached to them.”
Sure, most Parrot Head roots begin with the love of Jimmy Buffett’s island inspired lyrics and feel good songs, but through the involvement of the local Parrot Head Clubs, fans are given the opportunity to become involved in their community and support local and national worthwhile charities and organizations.
This is where the Parrot Head lifestyle and mentality comes in. The PH clubs make it a goal to have fun while giving back. In fact, their motto is “Party with a Purpose”. All of this helping and volunteering is a wonderful thing and why not have a little fun while making a difference.
The lei wearing, flip flop clad phlocks with their laid back attitudes and gallons of margaritas provide the best tropical beach bashes and gatherings around; all in the name of charity.
“Parrot Heads go to the concerts to have a good time. I see Parrot Head style as a symbol. Out of all the causes available, Parrot Head-ism seems to be one these people can affectionately embrace, ” says Jimmy Buffett.
Clubs around the world support many of Jimmy’s favorite charities such as the Alzheimer’s Association. The clubs make donations in the name of Jimmy’s father who suffered from the disease.
Some of those include:
- The American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life
- Alzheimer’s Association’s Memory Walk
- The Ronald McDonald House
- Grace Place of Naples
- The Bonita Springs Resource Center
- Adopt-A-Road Clean Up of Collier County
- Keep Collier Beautiful Bay Days Beach Clean Up
- School Supply Drive for local Collier County schools
- Meals of Hope
And we’re always looking into some new Local Charities we can support.