BCS Viewing Party at The Hangout

(Official Press Release Below)

Gulf Shores, AL (January 4th, 2012) - The Hangout and BP are pleased to announce the premier beach side watch party for the Allstate BCS Championship between No. 1 ranked LSU and No. 2 ranked Alabama on Jan. 9, 2012. 

The event is in connection with the Gulf Coast Seafood & Tourism Bash sponsored by BP; a two‐week celebration of Gulf Coast seafood, culture and tourism designed to maximize the exceptional amount of
exposure the Gulf Coast is receiving from what some fans are calling “the game of the century, part deux.”
The watch party will be held at The Hangout beginning at 5 p.m. and will feature the Alabama vs. LSU game on
20+ screens. It wouldn’t be a Hangout party without great food, fun, and games. There will be complimentary
tailgating fare for the first 400 people in addition to the regular menu and drink specials. Football fans can
compete in the “Fantastic Fanatic” costume contest, trivia, corn hole, football toss, frozen t‐shirt, plasma car,
and square board for lots of prizes including a pair of Hangout Music Festival tickets. This is sure to be the
biggest beachfront football party of the year!

Attendees will be encouraged to enter for a chance to win one of four Gulf Coast family vacation packages for
four to a premier destination in Alabama, Florida, Louisiana or Mississippi, as part of the Gulf Coast Seafood & Tourism Bash presented by BP. Any U.S. resident can enter between Jan. 2 and Jan. 13 by texting GULFCST to 76060. (SEE RULES BELOW).* Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Tourism coordinated the Alabama vacation
package.

“The Hangout is excited to work with BP to highlight the unrivaled seafood and culture of the Gulf Coast,” said
Tara McMeans, marketing director for The Hangout. “With teams from Alabama and Louisiana playing for
college football’s national championship, this is a great time to promote the Gulf Coast’s seafood and tourism
jewels, and there is no better place to do it than The Hangout!”

“We’re working with the Gulf Coast’s seafood and tourism industries to spotlight two of the best things about
this unique region,” said Crystal Ashby, BP executive vice president of government and public affairs.
“Together, we want to deliver a clear message that the Gulf’s beaches, restaurants, fishing and attractions
provide unsurpassed vacation experiences.”

About BP:
BP is one of the world's largest energy companies. In the US, BP has approximately $52 billion in assets and
employs some 23,000 staff. The company's main businesses are exploration and production of oil and gas;
refining, manufacturing and marketing of oil products and petrochemicals; transportation and marketing of
natural gas. BP also has a growing renewables business, BP Alternative Energy
( http://www.bpalternativenergy.com ), focused on wind power, advanced biofuels and solar.

About The Hangout:
The Hangout is back and better than ever. We offer a great menu of food and drinks. This is the place to let
loose, laugh with family and friends, and above all, let the good times roll. Make memories every time you visit
www.thehangout.com

About the CVB:
Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Tourism serves as the official destination marketing organization for the cities of
Gulf Shores and Orange Beach in addition to the unincorporated area of Fort Morgan. To learn more about
Alabama’s 32 miles of sugar white sand, visit either www.gulfshores.com or www.orangebeach.com . The
convention and visitors bureau is an accredited Destination Marketing Organization, 2008‐2012.
* Abbreviated Rules
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. OPEN TO LEGAL RESIDENTS OF THE 50 U.S. & D.C. (EXCL. NJ) 18 AND OLDER. VOID IN NJ AND WHERE PROHIBITED. Sweepstakes ends 1/13/12. To enter without sending a text message, mail your name, address, phone number, email and DOB to "Gulf Coast Sweepstakes," Dept. 580894, PO Box 5046, Kalamazoo, MI 49003‐5046.
For rules including prize descriptions, odds and free method of entry details, visit
http://bp.promo.eprize.com/gulfcoastseafoodtourismbash/ Message and data rates apply. Sponsor: BP
America Inc., 501 Westlake Park Blvd., Houston, TX 77079