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.