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See the calendar of special events held in Ybor City each year.

Tuesday, February 21

Mardi Gras Party
The annual Fat Tuesday celebration at Bernini of Ybor and Green Iguana Ybor includes a free buffet and drink specials.
6 p.m. - late | Bernini of Ybor, 1702 E. 7th Avenue, and Green Iguana Ybor, 1708 E. 7th Avenue

Saturday, February 25

65th Annual Fiesta Day
Ybor City Chamber of Commerce hosts an annual tribute to the Spanish, Cuban, Italian, Jewish and German immigrants that came to Ybor City in the late 1800's. The free street festival celebrates Ybor's forefathers through the observance of cultural art and cuisine.
11 a.m. - 6 p.m.

9th Annual Flan Fest
Join the search for the top flan at the world's only Flan Fest! Forty contestants vie for title of Top Flan in Tampa Bay in the Bake-Off, with winners in traditional and non-traditional (i.e. chocolate, strawberry) categories announced at 2:30 p.m. The free family-friendly festival features flan sampling, flan eating contest, flan walk, live entertainment, activities for kids, local artists and more.
11 a.m. - 4 p.m. | Centennial Park, 1600 E. 8th Avenue

Tuesday, February 28

Ferlita Macaroni Factory ribbon cutting
The Ferlita Macaroni Factory has undergone restoration and historic preservation to bring the building back to its former glory. See the new use of this historic building.
2:30 p.m. | Ferlita Macaroni Factory, 1607 22nd Street

Thursday, March 1

Buildings Alive! Architectural Hop through Ybor City
Gain access to Ybor City's 10+ most iconic buildings. Tours will reveal history about each building, and how it is being preserved, restored and repurposed. Food and beverages will be served at many stops, and prizes awarded for the scavenger hunt.
5 - 9 p.m. | starts at either Stantec, 2205 N. 20th St, or Ybor City Museum State Park, 1818 E. 9th Ave

Thursday, March 8

Florida Brewers Guild Beer Fest
Sample more than 100 Florida-made craft brews at the third annual Beer Fest. The event kicks off the start of Tampa Bay Beer Week.
2 - 6 p.m. | Centro Ybor, 1600 E. 7th Ave

Thursday, March 8

Craft Beer Dinner
Bernini of Ybor frequently hosts wine dinners, but the Italian restaurant is hosting a five-course meal with a new twist - beer. Bernini will be pairing craft and imported beer with a special menu.
6:30 p.m. | Bernini of Ybor, 1702 E. 7th Avenue

Friday, March 16

Rough Riders' Trolley Hop
6 p.m. | various venues

Saturday, March 17

Rough Rider’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade
8 - 9:30 p.m. | Along 7th Avenue

Thursday, March 29

Festa Italiana presents Wines of Italy
The tasting experience will include more than 70 wines from different regions of Italy and Italian antipasti and desserts! The event benefits the Italian Club Restoration Fund.
6 - 9 p.m. | The Italian Club of Tampa, 1731 E 7th Avenue

Friday, March 30

Festa Italiana presents Cinema Italiano
Enjoy Italian cinema and espresso, dolci and popcorn.
6:30 p.m. | The Italian Club of Tampa, 1731 E 7th Avenue

Saturday, March 31

Festa Italiana presents Festa Saturday
A full day of free, family-friendly activities includes the annual Bocce Ball Invitational Tournament, Italian Idol competition, Homemade Vino competition and tasting, and an assortment of Italian food along with the Ybor Saturday Fresh Market.
10 a.m. - 6 p.m. | Centennial Park, 1600 E. 8th Avenue

Sunday, April 1

Festa Italiana
A true taste of Italy in historic Ybor City. Festa Italiana includes 30+ restaurants and caterers, entertainment, Grape Stomping presentation, cooking demonstrations and contests. The celebration kicks off with Sunday Morning Catholic Mass at The Italian Club followed by a Procession and Walking Parade to Centennial Park.
11:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. | Centennial Park, 1600 E. 8th Avenue

Every Wednesday

Movie Night
Tre Amici at the Bunker
7 p.m. - 9 p.m. | www.yborbunker.com

Every Friday

Italian Happy Hour
The Italian Club
5 p.m. - 9 p.m. | www.italian-club.org

Every Saturday

Ybor City Saturday Market
Centennial Park
9 a.m. - 3 p.m. | www.ybormarket.com

Pets on the Patio
Gaspar's Grotto
4 p.m. - 6 p.m. | www.gasparsgrotto.com

Second Saturday of the Month

Loafin' in the Park
Loafin' in the Park monthly music festival kicks off on March 10, and will happen on the second Saturday of each month.
5 - 9 p.m. | Centennial Park, 1600 E. 8th Avenue

Now - September 15

Ybor City Architecture: Our Stories
The Ybor City Museum Society's featured exhibit, Ybor City Architecture: Our Stories, celebrates the dynamic stories and transformation of Ybor City's iconic buildings, unique casitas and signature architectural elements. 
9 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Ybor City Museum Society
www.ybormuseum.org