SeaSide Soirée 2024 Is A Wrap!
We want to extend a sincere and heartfelt Thank You to all of our sponsors, donors, partners, and guests who made this year’s annual gala, the Seaside Soirée, an unforgettable evening. We are touched and inspired by everyone’s deep commitment to helping Coastkeeper address some of the most pressing clean water issues in San Diego and secure a healthy future for our communities and marine environments.
Please take a moment to view the gallery below.
A Special Thank you To our Featured speakers & live entertainment
Our special guest speaker, mayor of Imperial Beach, Paloma Aguirre, gave an insightful and moving speech detailing the unacceptable air and water pollution impacting daily life for the county’s southern communities, and the important steps needed to resolve the issue swiftly and permanently.
Margarita Diaz, Tijuana Waterkeeper and Director of Proyecto Fronterizo de Educación Ambiental (PFEA), expressed the importance of cross-border collaboration, and highlighted the important work she hand her team have done to address the sewage issue in Tijuana, where pollution also impacts communities and local habitats.
Local musicians, the B-Side Players took the stage at 6:00 PM and performed and outstanding, groove-fueled set at the Birch Aquarium tide pools overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Say thanks to these local musicians by following their music and tour.
And a Thank you to our 2024 event sponsors!
Schedule For the Evening
5:30pm – VIP Entry, Champagne Welcome 🥂
5:40pm – Kelp Forest Dive Show 🤿
6:00pm – Reception with Live Entertainment and Open Bar 🎸
6:30 – General Admission Entry 🎟️
7:00 – Program Begins 🪑
7:15 – Opening Remarks 🎤
7:30 – Dinner Buffet 🍽️
8:00 – Guest Speakers, Closing Remarks 🙌
8:30 – Coffee, Dessert & Explore Aquarium 🍰
9:30 – End of Evening 👋
