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Top TBAY weekend events: Parades, sea creatures, and art

Make the most of the cooler temps with outdoor festivals, shopping, and community celebrations across Tampa Bay.

Two men dressed in bloomers and embroidered tops toss beads into the crowd from a trolley car.

The annual Ybor City parade draws thousands of onlookers.

Photo via Hayworth PR

Yes, we are deep into festival season around here — and loving it. Bluebird skies, cooler temps, can’t lose.

Let’s dig into this weekend’s top offerings around Tampa Bay:

The Krewe of the Knights of Sant’ Yago Knight Parade

Get those mits ready, we’re goin’ bead grabbin.

Every year, 100+ krewes and community groups sail down Ybor City’s brick thoroughfare on floats decked out with lights. It’s a celebration of the neighborhood’s long Latin heritage and civic pride. And yes, we put together a standout guide to all of the fun.

St. Petersburg Fine Art Festival

Head to the scenic downtown St. Pete waterfront to roam the annual show — ranked No. 9 in USA Today’s top 100 Art Shows — featuring work from 100+ artists from across Florida. Make a day of it by booking brunch plans too.

A huge crowd of people with both little kids and older people mill under white tents at MarineQuest

The popular event takes over the USF St. Pete campus.

MarineQuest2025

Learn about the magic of the Gulf with the folks from the FWC Fish and Wildlife Research Institute, and interact with live sea creatures, play games, and join sessions on our local fish and wildlife.

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