The banks of New Port Richey’s Pithlachascotee River were a sight to be seen Saturday afternoon as pirates danced a jig with thieves, and Scotsmen and Conquistadors and Rough Riders. Thanks to the Krewe of Chasco for the After-Party they threw for all of the Krewe members who participated in the Chasco Fiesta parade.
Members of the New York City Fire Department have once again invaded Ybor City. Tampa’s own Knights of St. John hosted a party for these NYFD firefighters and their families as they return to Ybor City for the third year to participate in the Knights of Sant’Yago Parade. Also, Ye Krewe of Sir Henry Morgan Admiral of the Brethren of the Coast hosted an “All Krewes Welcome Social” Thursday night, once again proving that the best way to prepare for a parade is to have a party!
Ybor City was the place for Tampa's Krewes! The Krewe of Hillsborough had their Bead Swap at Gaspar's Grotto and the Krewe of Alegria held their social right down the street. Lot's of fun pictures.
The 4th Annual 2004 Santa Pub Crawl was held Friday, December 10th, 2004 on the streets of Ybor City. Throughout the evening 7th Avenue was awash with hundreds of Santa’s, some very merry elves and even a dozen or so Sugar ‘Plump’ Fairies. A fantastic time was had by all and congratulations go out to the great group of organizing sponsors who raised funds and toys for many worthwhile local Tampa charities.
The Krewe of Agustina hosted their December Social at Gaspar's Grotto on December 8th. The event was to support the “Wheels of Success”, a great local agency that helps low income people stay employed by providing car repair programs, vehicle replacement, car care classes, and licensing services. Thanks to all who attended for their support.
The Krewe of Hillsborough hosted a benefit for St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital at Mailo’s on December 8th. Hundreds of toys were collected that will be distributed to children during the Holiday’s who are in St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital. Once again, congratulations for a great job done by the Krewe of Hillsborough!
Ybor City has a special Halloween Party called 'Guavaween'. Over 100,000 people gather for the parade and party full of wild costumes and even wilder fun.
Every year we celebrate the memory of the 'cock of the walk' in Ybor City, FL. James E. Rooster met his demise many years back at the jaws of a vagabond canine predator. Thankfully Ybor City still has it's flocks of wild chickens and rooster to parade around daily.
Whoa!! The Captain was in the house Wednesday night at Malio’s. But the real treasure of the evening lay just past the Captain at the door, and it is a Krewe known by the name of Hillsborough.
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Date: 2005-04-08 
