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			Sponsored Links Tampa is the home of numerous unique 
			cultural, educational, and other entertaining annual events.  
			January
			
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				Gasparilla Pirate Fest
 
				Every year, plunderers take over the city in honor of the 
				mythical legendary pirate Jose Gaspar.  The Gasparilla Pirate 
				Fest is one of the country's largest and most unique outdoor 
				celebrations. 
				 
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				Outback Bowl
 
				The Outback Bowl is a New Year's Day college football game 
				matching teams from the SEC and Big Ten Conference. 
				 
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				Tampa Bay Black Heritage Festival
 
				The Tampa Bay Black Heritage Festival is an 8-day cultural fest 
				in which speakers, musicians, artists, poets, and craftspeople 
				welcome many visitors each year.  
			 
			February
			
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				Fiesta Day (Ybor City)
 
				Fiesta Day honors the Cuban, German, Italian, African-Cuban, 
				Jewish and Spanish immigrants who first settled in Ybor in 1886. 
				 
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				Florida State Fair
 
				The annual Florida State Fair is a showcase for Florida's 
				agricultural industry. The fair is educational, exciting and 
				fun. 
				 
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				Gasparilla Distance Classic
 
				The Gasparilla Distance Classic attracts world-class runners who 
				compete on foot in 5K and 15K events. 
				 
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				Sant' Yago Knight Parade
 
				The streets of Ybor City come ablaze when floats with 
				lights, bands and pirates fill the streets for the Sant' Yago 
				Knight Parade.  
			 
			March
			
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				American Invitational & Winter Equestrian Festival
 
				This equestrian event draws some of the world's finest horses 
				and riders.  The finale of the Winter Equestrian Festival is the 
				American Invitational, a world class jumping competition, at 
				Raymond James Stadium. 
				 
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				Gasparilla Festival of the Arts
 
				Painters, artisans, photographers, sculptors, jewelers and 
				artists from around the world display their work at the 
				Gasparilla Festival of the Arts.  It is one of the largest art 
				shows in the Southeast. 
				 
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				Rough Riders St. Patrick's Day Parade
 
				The 1st U.S. Volunteer Cavalry Regiment Rough Riders, Inc. and 
				the City of Tampa invite you to attend their Annual St. 
				Patrick's Day Parade.  
			 
			April
			
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				MacDill Air Fest
 
				MacDill Airforce Base buzzes with excitement as Air Fest, one of 
				the largest air shows in the Department of Defense, comes to 
				Tampa.  
			 
			July
			
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				Independence Day
 
				Family oriented celebrations of United States Independence 
				Day in the Tampa area.  
			 
			October
			
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				Guavaween
 
				Guavaween is a Latin-style Halloween celebration held in Tampa's 
				historic Ybor City. 
				 
			 
			November
			
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				Latin Fest
 
				The Mayor's Hispanic Heritage Committee's Annual Latin Fest is 
				held downtown and is free to the public.  The event is part of 
				the month long Hispanic Heritage Month celebration.  
			 
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