Since Tampa is officially the King of the Cuban Sandwich (after winning a national debate by NPR), we get to celebrate our sandwich every year with the Annual Cuban Sandwich Festival. Last year, over a thousand people showed up to enjoy live cultural musical and dance performances and over 50 Latino food, art, and cultural exhibitors. This year will be no different. The … [Read more...]
Gasparilla Film Festival
Don't miss the remaining days of the Gasparilla Film Festival. It has already attracted the likes of Colin Farrell --- who was at the opening night reception. And there are two more days of events. Here are our events picks for the final two days. All movie are screening at Muvico in Center Ybor. Get the full schedule here. Born and Raised Saturday, March 23 6:45 … [Read more...]
Rough Rider’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade
The best of all Ybor Parades (think pirates in green) is on Saturday, March 16 when the Rough Riders St. Patrick's Day parade heads down 7th Ave. Attracting more than 100 floats and 20,000 people, the free parade, with support from the City of Tampa, hits historic Ybor City at 8pm. For more information, please visit Tampa-RoughRiders.org. … [Read more...]
The River Downtown Is About to Go Green
Downtown Tampa is about to go green. On March 16th the Mayor is turning the Hillsborough green in honor of St. Patrick's Day. Along with the sight to see there will be craft beer, food trucks, live entertainment, games, kids activities, food trucks serving Irish faire, and more! Admission is free and the entire family is welcome, including four-legged members. Bring 3 … [Read more...]
Chalk Walk in Hyde Park 2013
Walk alongside masterpiece murals created solely by chalk and concrete at Chalk Walk! Visit Hyde Park Village for the free, family-friendly art festival on March 15, 16, and 17. Don't miss these temporary masterpieces as they will only last the weekend. SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Friday, March 15th 5 to 8 pm - Chalk Walk's "Chalk-Tail" Street Party sponsored by Tampa Bay … [Read more...]