TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – Vacation celebrations proceed in Tampa Bay this week, as Santa takes to the streets of Tampa for a parade and the Christmas tree will gentle up vivid in Curtis Hixon Park.
In the event you can’t make it to the tree lighting, there’s nonetheless lots happening within the space, together with a celebration of historical past in Ybor Metropolis, a seafood and music competition in Siesta Key and extra.
These occasions are introduced in no specific order. If you realize of something happening all through the realm sooner or later, ship an e mail to on-line@wfla.com
Location: 600 N Ashley Dr, Tampa
8 On Your Facet is a media sponsor, and has been for 11 years, of town of Tampa’s vacation occasions. Santa Fest will return to Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park this weekend, which is the place Winter Village is open all all through the vacation season.
The Santa Fest Christmas parade will kick off on Saturday at 1:30 p.m. starting at Morgan Road and Madison Road. The route will journey west on Madison Road to Ashley Drive earlier than turning north and ending at Ashley Drive and Cass Road.
After the parade, Santa Fest leisure and actions will start at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park, together with the lighting of the Christmas tree by our personal Jennifer Leigh.
Location: 948 Seashore Street, Siesta Seashore
The fifth annual Siesta Seashore Seafood and Music Competition on the Siesta Key Pavilion will run Dec. 3-5, hosted by Sarasota County.
The occasion might be open Friday from midday to 9 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. to six p.m.
Based on the occasion web site, it can characteristic a wide range of seafood, ready utilizing contemporary, native, sustainable ocean sources. Meat and vegetarian choices can be found, in addition to a menu of aspect dishes, desserts, and alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.
Location: E eighth Ave, Tampa, FL 33605
The celebration at Centennial Park in Ybor Metropolis will happen Sunday from 11 a.m. to five p.m.
“Expertise the Cuban heritage within the historic Ybor Metropolis,” the occasion’s Fb web page says.
The competition will have a good time Cuban heritage via meals, music and artwork.
The occasion will characteristic Orchestra Fuego, along with meals and drinks and different wares for buy.
Admission is free.
Location: 3500 Pinellas Bayway S., Tierra Verde
Since 1993, this occasion has raised tons of of 1000’s of {dollars} for Pinellas County youngsters throughout the holidays.
This yr’s occasion might be held Dec. 4 at Fort DeSoto Park. These collaborating will get pleasure from biking or strolling occasions, or perhaps a 5K street race. Registration begins at 7 a.m. and occasions begin at 8 a.m.
By means of donations, company members will buy presents for households in want, in addition to victims of crime, for the vacations.
“With a go to from Santa Claus, meals, and a climbing wall, there’s enjoyable for the entire household,” the occasion’s web site says.
Those that can not attend or preferring to undertake a household ought to contact Sandra Garcia-Olivares, Pinellas County Sheriff’s Workplace Sufferer Advocate, at sgarcia-olivares@pcsonet.com or 727-582-6465.
Location: 4813 N Grady Ave, Tampa
Corgis of the Tampa Bay space are taking on Two Shepherds Taproom in Tampa on Sunday from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
All corgis who go to the taproom will obtain a reduced entry of $5, however all breeds are welcome.
Pups ought to be pre-registered with vaccination information up to date previous to visiting. Proof of up-to-date rabies, distemper and Bordetella vaccinations are required. All pups should even be 8-months or older and spayed or neutered.
Location: 4800 US-301, Tampa
This occasion will happen on the Florida State Fairgrounds starting on Friday and can run via Sunday. It’s the thirty fourth time the Nationwide Road Rod Affiliation has chosen Tampa to host the occasion.
“Automobiles might be pushed from all components of the US to make this a really distinctive gathering of classic vehicles that includes almost each make, mannequin and magnificence. Along with road rods, this occasion contains all autos from the 50s, 60s, 70s and 80s, including to the automotive pleasure created in previous years,” a press launch from the group reads.
Tickets are $19 for adults, $6 for youngsters 6-12 years outdated, and people 5 and below are free.
Location: 1710 N Highland Ave., Tampa
A number of organizations are coming collectively at Water Works Park on Saturday from 10 a.m. to five p.m. for a free occasion all about well being and wellness.
Based on Liberty Dental Plan, the occasion will characteristic on-stage lessons, native, wholesome meals distributors, meals vans and stay music.
The occasion is donation-based and can profit a neighborhood health-focused, neighborhood non-profit.
Location: 2001 1st Ave S, St. Petersburg (Cage Brewing) and 810 E Skagway Ave, Tampa (New World Brewery)
WMNF 88.5 is presenting the sixth annual ukulele competition on two nights at Cage Brewing in St. Petersburg on Friday and New World Brewery in Seminole Heights on Saturday.
There might be meals vans at Cage Brewing and a full menu at New World Brewery.
“Luna guitars might be on show, Gulf to Bay Bait and Deal with might be that includes their distinctive ukuleles and there might be a particular ukulele artwork show by Carolyn Bruszer,” an occasion press launch says.
There can even be a “Muddy Waters of the Ukulele” contest, with a prize bundle and trophy given to the winner of the very best 2-minute ukulele interpretation of the tune, amongst many different occasions.
