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 It is oh-so-sweet. |
2202 West Reynolds Street (Festival Grounds off Exit 11 on Interstate 4) Tampa, FL 33564 United States +1 813 752 9194 http://www.flstrawberryfestiva... |
The strawberry is king at this annual festival that takes place in the winter strawberry capital of the world. Every day is jammed with events including the infamous strawberry shortcake-eating contest. Famous music acts, juried shows, a grand parade, an assortment of rides for adults and children, games of chance and a wide variety of food highlight the event. Plant City is a tiny town. To find the festival, take I-4 east from Tampa to Exit 10, Branch Forbes Road, or Exit 11, Thonotosassa Road, and follow the signs. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Pirates, parades, floats & fun |
Bayshore Boulevard Tampa, FL 33618 United States +1 813 251 4500 http://www.gasparillapiratefes... |
Since 1904, Gasparilla has been the event of the year in Tampa, a festival of parades, floats, art shows and concerts. The festival, named for pirate José Gaspar, begins when a mock pirate ship sails into Tampa Bay. Pirates-for-a-day leap off the ship and take over the city for a weekend of festivities that includes a Gasparilla Day Parade. Later in the month, events include the Festival of Lights, Gasparilla Run and Gasparilla Art Show. Admission to all events, except to participants in the Art Show and marathon, is free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Judy Malley |
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 Mama Guava Struts Her Stuff |
9th Street Tampa, FL 33605 United States +1 813 242 4828 / +1 888 293 4770 http://www.cc-events.org/gw/ |
Tampa's fondness for its guava trees gave birth to this festival that is celebrated just before Halloween each year. An all-day event, it focuses on mythical Mama Guava who is out to take the "bore" out of Ybor City with this wild street party. The celebration salutes children's costumes during the day, then after dark, costumed revelers keep the party going well into the wee hours. A highlight of the night is the early-evening Mama Guava Stumble Parade. Admission: Family Funfest USD5, Night Of Costumed Revelry USD15. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Bobbi L. Shackelford |
 College Football Clash |
4211 W Boy Scout Boulevard Suite 560 Tampa, FL 33607 United States +1 813 874 2695 http://www.outbackbowl.com/ |
This clash of the titans in college football takes place on New Year's Day, January 1, every year and has been doing so since the mid-1980s. Third-pick teams from the Big 10 and Southeast Conference of college football teams play for million dollar prizes. Kickoff is at 11am at the Raymond James Stadium. This game is the highlight of a weeklong celebration that includes New Year's Eve fireworks in Ybor City and Tampa, and a Beach Day celebration, complete with college cheerleaders, in Clearwater Beach. Game tickets are USD45. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: John Masters |
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