2025 Ashley Children's Gasparilla, presented by Chick-fil-A - Eventeny
2025 Ashley Children's Gasparilla, presented by Chick-fil-A
Starts on Saturday, January 18th, 2025
Tampa, Florida, United States
Hosted by EventFest, Inc.
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About the event
The Children's Gasparilla Parade has been a part of Tampa's Gasparilla celebration since 1947. This family-friendly parade takes place along Bayshore Boulevard from Bay to Bay Boulevard, moving north to Edison Avenue. The Children's Gasparilla Parade traditionally hosts more than 100 entry units, including krewes, marching bands, dance groups, school performance teams, and community organizations. Parade applications are open to the public! The Children's Gasparilla Parade will be broadcast live on FOX 13 and streamed live on .
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Dates
Jan 18, 2025 · 12:00 PM - Jan 18, 2025 · 8:00 PM(GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
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Parking Parking is available in various garages and lots throughout downtown Tampa. These city-run garages have a special event parking rate paid upon entry. Many local organizations and companies also offer parking on their properties. Please check with local businesses to purchase a parking pass for their private lots in advance. Please Note: Parking in the neighborhoods bordering the parade route is not permitted, and the Tampa Police Department will strictly enforce the event parking policies. When parking in these areas, you do so at your own risk. Communities strictly enforce towing along the parade route, and the event is not responsible for vehicles towed. Trolley Complimentary trolley service is available on the day of Children’s Gasparilla, picking up at Platt and Bayshore Boulevard (near Publix) and dropping off at Bay to Bay and Bayshore Boulevards. The trolley will loop continuously throughout the day before and after the parade, from 11:30 A.M. to 8:00 P.M.
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Deadline: Dec 01, 2024

This application is for all commercial organizations, business or sell good or services in this market (regardless of tax status). If you are a Krewe, dance studio, charity, school, etc. this application is not for you. Please see additional application options or reach out to McKenzie at mckenzie@eventfest.com for further guidance. 

 

Please note parade committee earns the right to evaluate entry category.

This application is for Krewes, dance/performance studios, scout troops, charities. If you are a commercial organization, business, sell good or services in this market (regardless of tax status) or school performance, this application is not for you. Please see additional application options or reach out to McKenzie at mckenzie@eventfest.com for further guidance. 

 

Please note parade committee earns the right to evaluate entry category.

This application is for all school participants; band, cheerleaders, dance groups, school sports teams, etc. If you are a Krewe, dance studio, charity, commercial organization, business, sell good or services in this market (regardless of tax status), etc. this application is not for you. Please see additional application options or reach out to McKenzie at mckenzie@eventfest.com for further guidence. 

 

Please note parade committee earns the right to evaluate entry category.

The Gasparilla Preschoolers Stroll was created for children five (5) and under, however children of all ages are welcome to participate. Participation in the Preschool Stroll is free. The Stroll begins at the corner of Howard Avenue and Bayshore Boulevard. It is ½ mile long and ends at the corner of Rome Avenue and Bayshore Boulevard.

 

To participate, you must fulfill the following requirements:

1.    All children must be in costume: Gasparilla pirate themed attire please!!

2.    You must decorate and theme your “unit” – stroller, wagon, tricycles, etc.

3.    Preschoolers must ride—not walk—and must be accompanied by an adult.

4.    MOTORIZED VEHICLES OF ANY SORT ARE NOT PERMITTED IN THE STROLL.

 

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