So the legend goes, a few years ago (twenty-eight to be exact) a barkeep in Laguna Niguel offered to buy free drinks for anyone who mooned the Amtrak train as it passed by out back.

The tradition not only stuck in respect to Amtrak, but extended its reach to include the daily commuter train, the Metrolink.

When the annual event rolls around on July 12th (Saturday) enthusiasts have two options. The adventurous can join in and show a little cheek or stand on the sideliness and support the – um – rear.

According to informed sources, the Amtrak and Metrolink trains will be brimming to capacity with passengers anxious to participate in this years “moon show” between the stations of “Irvine” (to the North) and “San Juan Capistrano” (to the south).

Because of traffic congestion earlier in the morning and late in the afternoon, the peak hours for the rump fest are expected to be between ten o’clock in the morning and four o’clock in the afternoon.

However, there will be a moonlight mooning session after 8 p.m.

The exact location of the tongue-in-cheek celebration is along the chain link fence adjacent to the train tracks across the road from:

Mugs Away Saloon
27324 Camino Capistrano
Laguna Niguel
California 92677
Contact: (949)582-9716

Bottoms up!