Historic Holiday Spirit in Ybor City
Sponsored in part by;
Centro Ybor, YCDC, Florida Entertainment Group, La France, GaYBOR District Coalition, Bradley’s on 7th, New York new York Pizza, Gaspar’s grotto, 1603 Tattoo, Tribeca, Reservoir Bar, Island Flowers, Hamburger Mary’s, Vince Palowski, Radiant Oil Group, The Ritz Ybor, Coach Carla, Hampton Inn & Suites, MC Film, YborEvents.com , Agora & many more friends of Ybor City.
November 20, 2011 through January 3, 2012
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The 4th Annual GaYBOR District Coalition Holiday Storefront Decorating Contest
All business, residents, members & non-members in Ybor City are invited to complete in this Traditional Holiday Contest. Compete in 5 categories;
“Best Restaurant,” “Best Retail’,” Best Bar/Club,” Best Residential,” Best Group Effort.” $1,000’s in prizes & gifts! To make sure you want to be considered to judging, please send an e mail to
GaYBORinfo@aol.com. Judging will be on December 5, 2011. Winner will be announced at the
“GaYBOR District Coalition Holiday Party” December 9, 2011
http://www.gaybor.com/
Sunday, November 20, 2011
Community Holiday Decorating Party.
Volunteers are needed to help decorate “Historic Ybor City with the Holiday Spirit”. Business around Ybor City have donated decorations to be placed around the district. Last year, more than 80 volunteers helped spread the Holiday Cheer.
11 AM – 2 PM, Meeting at The Reservoir Bar, 1518 east 7th Ave
Decorating After Party
Get to know the friends made while decorating a little better at the After Party!!! FREE and open to all.
Monday, November 21, 2011
Gateway Wreath and Decor Hanging
Each year, the City of Tampa hangs wreaths at the entrances to the Historic District and garland along 7th Ave. Watch as the final touches are placed on the Ybor City’s Holiday Decor.
9 AM, Wreaths hung at the intersection of 7th Ave & Nuccio Parkway, then 22nd Ave.
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Tree Lighting ceremony
Can’t make it to Rockefeller Center in New York this winter? Join Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn as he lights the 34′ tree in Centro Ybor for the first time this season. Listen to the sounds of the season with live carolers.
FREE and Open to All
Thursday, December 1, 2011
Miracle on 7th Ave
The Ritz Ybor is hosting their 3rd Annual Holiday Party featuring live entertainment by The Ken Apperson Band along with Hoilday-themed cocktails, photos with Santa, art & crafts, complimentary hors d’oeuvers, Holiday Tree Decorating Contest and more. Open to all ages; donations accepted at the door to benefit Pediatric Cancer Fund (PCF)
Friday, December 9, 2011
GaYBOR Holiday Party
Join the GaYBOR District Coalition in celebrating the Holiday Season during their “4th Annual Holiday Party.” Prizes given away to Best Holiday Decorations in Ybor City. A show featuring the best in local entertainment from the District!!!! The GaYBOR District Coalition will provide complimentary cocktails for the 1st Hour! Appetizers provided by local GaYBOR & Ybor Members.The event is FREE for ALL Ybor Businesses, Residents and Friends.
Saturday, December 10, 2011
Art in the Park
Hosted by City of Tampa Parks and Recreation Department, the “2nd Annual Arts in the Park Festival” features artists from around the country along with the weekly Saturday market. More than $2,000 will be awarded to the artists for first, second, third and best of show cash prizes. Live Holiday performances will happen in and around Centennial park and Centro Ybor. Starting at 11 AM and continuing through the day. Santa will make appearances in Centennial Park and around Ybor City – BRING YOUR CAMERA and be on the look out for surprise gifts!
9 AM – 5 PM, Centennial Park, E 8th Ave
Holiday Connections
TECO Streetcar is offering one-way rides for 25 Cents.
Deck the Walls
Celebrate the Holidays with gifts of culture and artistic creation. Ybor Arts Association’s Member artists will curate a collection of affordable gifts in a festive holiday atmosphere.
Santa Pub Crawl
Tampa Charities, Inc. organizes an annual pub crawl around Ybor City, with prizes awarded for the best holiday costumes.
Sunday, December 11, 2011
GaYBOR Annual Holiday Bar Crawl
Purchase $20 T-Shirts in advance or day of the Infamous Bar Crawl. Travel to GaYBOR Member Bars & receive FREE Shot of bars choice.
Friday, December 16, 2011
Snow on 7th Avenue
Seventh Avenue, recognized as one of the “10 Great Streets in America,” will be converted to a winter wonderland as it snows for an experience unlike any other in Tampa during the Holiday Season.
8-10 PM, 7th Ave between 15th & 17th Streets
Saturday, December 17, 2011
Photos with Santa & Live Holiday Music
Bring your camera and take your photo with Jolly St. Nick against the backdrop of a 34′ tree in the Courtyard of Centro Ybor . Carolers will provide sounds of the season in Centro Ybor’s Courtyard.
7-10 PM, Centro Ybor 1600 E 7th Ave
Saturday, December 17, 2011
Snow on 7th Avenue
Seventh Avenue, recognized as one of the “10 Great Streets in America,” will be converted to a winter wonderland as it snows for an experience unlike any other in Tampa during the Holiday Season.
8-10 PM, 7th Ave between 15th & 17th Streets
Saturday, December 31, 2011
Outback Bowl New year’s Eve Parade & Band Blast
The parade and pep rally features floats, college cheerleaders and more than 20 marching bands. Free family-friendly event. Sponsored by United Healthcare, Budweiser, 970 WFLA, 93.3 FLZ Radio, 620 WDAE and the City of Tampa.
Sunday, January 1, 2011
Outback Bowl Pre-game Party
Details TBA
11 AM, various venues in Ybor City
The Ybor City events above came from the
Ybor City Development Corp. (YCDC) and GaYBOR District Coalition
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Viva La Ybor City!!!
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