Or opt for a tray of classic Tampa Cuban sandwiches or guava cheese pastries from La Segunda. Thereâs breakfast and lunch covered.
Start a new tradition
Consider inviting friends to brunch before the parade â so you can see the rest of Tampa dining in their garb. Or host a post-parade Lightning watch party. Itâs a rematch against the Red Wings.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parade | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Downtown St. Pete | Free | Honor the life of Martin Luther King Jr. with a massive parade with floats, marching bands, and performances that culminates at Tropicana Field.
City of Tampaâs Martin Luther King Parade | 12 p.m. | Cuscaden Park, Tampa | Free | Grab a perch in downtown Tampa to watch the Bethune-Cookman Marching Wildcats, Edward Waters University Triple Threat Marching Band, and Tampa leaders float on by.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Interfaith Service | 5 p.m. | Allen Temple AME Church, Tampa | Free | Listen as leaders from various TBAY religious and spiritual communities reflect on Dr. Kingâs commitment to peace, justice, and equality.
Candle Making with Moon & Mantras | 6:30 p.m. | Armature Works| $65 | Start your week on a relaxing note with a two hour intention candle making workshop, guided meditation, and healing sound bath.
Mocktail Monday with Procure | Monday, Jan. 20 | 6:30-8 p.m. | Procure, Tampa | $31 | Keep Dry January going with a night of craft mocktails, take-home recipes, and light bites.
Tuesday, Jan. 21
Central Park Eats | 5 p.m. | Outside The Trio at Encore, Tampa | Price of purchase | Meet your neighbors and grab eats from Phlavors Food Truck and Salsa My Love.
Full Body Workout | 5:30 p.m. | Downtown Tampa | Free | Get ready to sweat at this boxing-inspired group fitness class set to hip-hop hits with Rumble Boxing.
This cutting-edge health conference is coming to town this fall
Presented by Q1 Productions
Attendees can learn about nutrition, weight loss, fitness, cutting edge biohacking, mental health, longevity, peptides, genetics and more. | Photos courtesy of Q1 Productions
Mark your calendars: Hack Your Health, the premier wellness event, is headed to Tampa from Friday, Nov. 14, to Sunday, Nov. 16.
After years of success in Austin, TX, this cutting-edge health and longevity conference is moving to Cigar City.
Why Tampa? Itâs home to the eventâs organizers, who are crafting an unforgettable experience featuring 60+ expert speakers, 150+ vendors, interactive biohacking sessions, book signings, cooking demos, and more.
Sign up for email updates, and secure your spot below.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Today, you can honor the life + legacy of Dr. King by reflecting at a MLK Breakfast or go to MLK Nature Camp for a day of inspiration with the Tampa Bay Butterfly Foundation. Find more events to celebrate here.
Real Estate
Itâs official: WestShore Plaza is for sale. The South Tampa shopping center is ready for redevelopment, with its final tenant, Macyâs Inc., announcing plans to move out earlier this month. The 54-acre location will likely be turned into a mixed-use development. (Tampa Bay Business Journal)
Announced
We told you weâd be keeping an eye on the West Riverwalk project. Late last week, Tampa Council members approved spending $10 million in CRA funds on the project. The expansion is still in the design phase, with construction on the $56 million project expected to start later this year. (Tampa Bay Business Journal)
Sports
How will playing outdoors atSteinbrenner Fieldaffect the Rays? Officials are shifting game times this summer to account for the heat and rainstorms. The team will push back night game starts from 7:05 to 7:35 p.m., and move up weekend games from 1:40 to 12:10 p.m. (Tampa Bay Times)
Coming Soon
Hole-y moley, we have good news. Jeffâs Bagel Run is opening up three locations in TBAY. The Florida-based brand serves boiled bagels in a slew of flavors like everything, rosemary salt, and cacio e pepe. Jeffâs hasnât announced opening dates yet for the Tampa and Brandon/Riverview spots. (Thatâs So Tampa)
Announced
This night is sure to be âOuttasight.â Chicago indie rockers Wilco are coming to the Burg. The band plays a solo show at the Mahaffey Theater on Sunday, April 27. Tickets are on sale now. (Creative Loafing Tampa Bay)
Mansion Monday
Imagine being welcomed home by a cozy gas fireplace. A 5-bedroom, 7-bathroom Beach Park home is on the market in Tampa. Take a tour of the 6,286-sqft custom build that is situated on a 0.46-acre lot and features a pickleball court, bonus room, and pool with a slide.
Sports
Which three Rays players are the most likely to be traded at the deadline and why? Get game coverage, analysis, insights, interviews, and more from local experts of the Tampa Bay Rays with Locked Onâs daily podcasts.
Eat
Did someone say bottomless mimosas + bloody marys? Just because itâs Monday doesnât mean you canât dream about weekend brunch plans. Head to The Terrace Grille in downtown Lakeland every weekend from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for all of your favorite sweet and savory cravings. See the menu.*
Shop
Donât waste time bouncing between dealerships when shopping for a car. With CarGurus, you can browse millions of cars and compare dealer ratings all in one place. Shop smarter.*
The Buy
The Buy
A non-slip doormat with a size option big enough for double-door entryways. Itâs machine washable (score), doesnât slip and slide out of place, and comes in neutral, geometric patterns to match any roomâs decor.
I hope youâre enjoying the cooler temps. In my opinion, this is the best time of year to live on the Gulf Coast.
Iâm spending the day exploring Weeki Wachee Springs State Park, which Iâve yet to cross off my bucket list â even as a native Floridian.
Answered
Answered
Last week, we asked âWhatâs the largest annual parade in Tampa Bay?â
The Jose Gasparilla pirate ship floats in Downtown Tampa.
Photo by Jerry Glaser, Wikimedia Commons
The bulk, about 84%, of you got it. The largest parade in Tampa Bay is Gasparilla Parade of Pirates â which also comes in as the third-largest parade in the US.
Next up, about 9% of readers guessed the Tampa Pride Diversity Parade. Todayâs MLK Dream Big Parade came in third with ~5% of the vote.
And while itâs definitely one of Tampa Bayâs most TBAY traditions, about 3% of readers incorrectly guessed the Holiday Lighted Boat Parade.
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