The 2020 Gasparilla Pirate Fest takes place January 25 – 26 in Tampa, Florida. The event takes place along the Riverwalk in downtown Tampa and features parades, live music, and more. Each year, the pirate ship Jose Gasparilla arrives to “invade” Tampa. A flotilla of pleasure crafts accompany the fully-rigged tall ship into port at…
Category: Florida
Florida is Full of Warm Winter Festival Fun
Escape the cold winter days and head to the Sunshine State for fun in the sun. Florida offers a lot more for visitors than just theme parks and days at the beach (not that there’s anything wrong with those options!). The state’s warm winter weather provides lots of opportunities for outdoor festival fun. We’ve outlined…
Tamiami International Orchid Festival
Oh my! So many orchids! Orchid fans flock to Miami’s Tamiami International Orchid Festival to enjoy orchid displays, shopping, and classes. The festival is a nationally recognized event and one of the largest in the United States. Take a look at this video by Orchid Diva for a glimpse into what this year’s festival had…
2019 Space Coast Birding and Wildlife Festival
Birding enthusiasts can kick off the new year with the Space Coast Birding Festival in Titusville, Florida January 23 – 28, 2019. The Space Coast fest is one of the largest birding festivals in the U.S. and 2019 marks its 22nd year. Location Eastern Florida Sate College serves as the base camp for the festival,…