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Deets: The Children’s Gasparilla Parade is the perfect event for the whole family to enjoy. Since 1947, this favorite annual tradition has entertained guests with a stunning display of expertly designed parade floats, krewes, marching bands, dance units, and community groups.
Festivities line the 1.5-mile parade route, beginning at Bay to Bay Blvd & Bayshore Blvd and stretching to Edison Ave. The best part? The event is alcohol-free, making it a family-friendly atmosphere everyone can enjoy.
12:00-2:00pm: Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Rodeo- Bayshore Blvd between Rome and Dakota Ave. (Free to participate, no registration required)
12:00-2:00pm: Gasparilla Preschooler’s Stroll (Pre-registration required)
12:00-4:00pm: Gasparilla Air Invasion including parachute jumpers
4:00-6:15pm: Children’s Gasparilla Parade
6:15-7:00pm: Nighttime Gasparilla Air Invasion including the Jose Gasparilla ship light display
7:00-7:30pm: “Piratechnic Finale” Fireworks Show
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