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ALTON - The Alton Marina is celebrating their 27th anniversary with a riverfront party on Aug. 26. The Marina, located at #1 Henry Street, invites everyone to come down for the pirate-themed party from 6–11 p.m. Along with live music from Flip the Frog and award-winning barbecue by Black Iron, partygoers can also enter the loot raffle, compete in a pirate costume contest and relax with drink specials from the cash bar. “This is the Marina’s 27th year,” Rob Honke said. “The anniversary party has been going on for as far back as I can remember. did it for 15 years and always threw a really good party, so we’re trying to just carry on that tradition.” Honke owns Seahorse Ranch Marine, Inc., which operates the Alton Marina. He explained that the Marina leases boating slips and provides other amenities for boaters, but it welcomes everyone who wants to enjoy the river. Their restaurant, The Cantina , serves hearty breakfasts, poolside specials

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