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 125 entry units, including krewes, marching bands, dance groups, school performance teams, and community organizations. Parade applications are open to the public!

Martinis + Matisse is the Clearwater Free Clinic’s annual fundraising event that blends sophistication with philanthropy. This gathering features an evening of fine art, exquisite local cuisine, and perfectly mixed martinis. Attendees can enjoy a vibrant atmosphere while supporting meaningful community initiatives. With opportunities to win beautiful, donated artwork, Martinis + Matisse is a celebration of both culture and generosity. This year marks our 22nd annual Martinis + Matisse and is shaping up to be our biggest yet! Hosted by Tom and Kelly Nash, the event will be held on January 18,2025, at the FrankCrum Building in Clearwater, courtesy of Frank and Brenda Crum.

To celebrate their capture of the City of Tampa, the Captain and his Krewe share their wealth – glittering beads, treasures, and doubloons – with a lively, enthusiastic crowd along the 4.5 -mile parade route. Join Tampa’s original buccaneers, Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla, as they wind their way down historic Bayshore Blvd. and into downtown Tampa – amidst colorful costumes and festive music. The Gasparilla Parade of the Pirates will boast over 140 units – including more than 103 elaborate floats, 5 marching bands, and over 50 distinct Krewes.

BUY A MEAL, GIVE A MEAL! Guests choose a bowl handmade and donated by local potters and enjoy a meal of soup and bread with friends and guests. The souvenir bowls are theirs to take home as a reminder of all the empty bowls in the world. 100% of the proceeds will benefit Harbor Dish, a 501(c)3 organization dedicated to helping their community one meal at a time. Extra bowls will be available for purchase. Perfect holiday gifts supporting a great cause! The Harbor Dish donates food to nonprofits in the Tampa Bay area, while empowering our communities one meal at a time. Harbor Dish wants to increase food security and build community in the area in which we live. We serve the economically disadvantaged , the working poor, veterans, senior citizens, persons with disabilities, at-risk youth and others in need within our community. www.harbordish.org Empty Bowls Pinellas is the local chapter of the Empty Bowls international initiative which was established seven years ago focusing on the very same mission of reducing hunger in our local community.

Join us for an inspirational night of delicious cuisine, live entertainment, and up-close animal encounters all while supporting our mission to protect and preserve wildlife. Karamu is Tampa Bay’s premier black-tie gala that raises funds that directly support our animal care, education, and conservation efforts. Table Sponsorships begin at $12,500, for more information please contact Amanda.Cook@ZooTampa.org.