Gasparilla season is back in Tampa Bay, and so is the Knights of Sant’ Yago Knight Parade in Ybor City. Join the Krewe of the Knights of Sant’ Yago as they parade through the streets of Ybor on Saturday, February 12 at 7 P.M. In this Tampa Bay tradition since 1974, all ages can watch as parade floats roll through 7th Avenue in Ybor City. This is a great way to celebrate your Tampa Bay pride, and the season of Gasparilla.
Last year, the Knights of Sant’ Yago Knight Parade was cancelled due to COVID-19, so this year will be extra special. Not only will you have a chance to watch illuminated floats go by, but you’ll also see some familiar faces from Q105. MJ from the MJ Morning Show will be this year’s Grand Marshall.
Sarasota resident, broadcaster, actor, producer, lawyer and politician, Jerry Springer is also a special guest!
For more information on the parade, visit their Facebook page here.
Hear more about Sant’ Yago Knight Parade (:58) on the Experience Tampa Bay in 10 Minutes or Less podcast. Plus, a perfect date night at Pass-a-Grille (3:00) and check out a Smash Room (4:23).
More Gasparilla Season Events:
Gasparilla Tampa Bay Events
Gasparilla Parade of Pirates
The Parade of Pirates returns January 29th, 2-6pm!
The parade begins at Bay to Bay Boulevard and Bayshore Boulevard. It continues along Bayshore Boulevard to Brorein Street, turns east on Brorein Street, then north on Ashley Drive. The parade ends at Cass Street & Ashley Drive.
Reserved seating is available if you want to get undisturbed viewing of the parade, it must be purchased in advance. If you choose not purchase reserved seating, be sure to get there early to get a great spot along the route. It gets PACKED!
Remember these pirates have been contained for over a year, so it’s going to be a great big party!
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Gasparilla Pirate Fest
Once the Parade of Pirates is over, the party continues! The Pirate Fest will feature live entertainment on two stages pre and post parade in Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park (Ashley and Twiggs), and MacDill Park (Ashley and Whiting).
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Sant' Yago Knight Parade
If you want to continue the pirate festivities, you won’t have to wait long! The Sant’ Yago Knight Parade will be invading the streets of Ybor city on February 12th with the festivities going on 4pm-11pm.
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Gasparilla Distance Classic
Now if you’re into doing a little cardio, you can participate in the Gasparilla Distance Classic. The event will be going on February 26th and 27th along the beautiful Bayshore Boulevard. You will be able to run in various races, whichever you choose whether it’s the 5K or half marathon. The best thing about the race is that’s family friendly and you don’t have to be an experienced runner.
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Gasparilla Music Festival
The Gasparilla Music Festival will be taking over Curtis Hixon Park February 25-27th. There you will be able to enjoy various tunes from bands while enjoying the great outdoors of our city.
Gasparilla Outbound Voyage
The Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla will celebrate their conquest of Tampa with a celebration you won’t want to miss that will feature live music and more, as the pirates get ready to set sail from the city launching from Sparkman Warf! The event will kick off at 2pm and last until 10pm.
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