Suncoast AirFest 2006
10/21/2006 - 10/22/2006
Albert Whitted Airport
107 8th Avenue S.E.
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
This event will feature top name aerobatic performers, military fly-bys and static display aircraft as well as World War II and vintage aircraft performances. Spectators can expect an up close look at displays ranging from early military Warbirds and military vehicles to modern day experimental aircraft. There will be food, musical entertainment, antique cars and children's exhibits. Proceeds from this event benefit All Children's Hospital, Boy's & Girl's Clubs of the Suncoast, Family Resources and PARC. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. For more information, call 727-204-6282.
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Hispanic Heritage Festival
10/29/2006 - 10/29/2006
Coachman Park
101 Drew St.
Clearwater, FL 33759
Join Clearwater in celebrating the fastest growing segment of our community with a concert. Performers will be announced at a later date. The Festival will also feature activities, exhibitors, games & food court. For more information, please call (727) 562-4839.
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Ford Ironman World Chamionship 70.3
11/11/2006 - 11/11/2006
Sheraton Sand Key Resort
1160 Gulf Blvd.
Clearwater Beach, FL 33767-2799
The Ironman 70.3, a triathalon series, will call Clearwater home to its newest world championship event. The event will consist of a 1.2 mile swim, 56 mile bike and 13.1 mile run. The event route starts and finishes in Sand Key Park and the Sheraton Sand Key Resort. The top five men and women and the winner from each age group will qualify for the 2007 Ford Ironman World Championship in Hawaii. The City of Clearwater will host more than 1,800 domestic and international athletes at the inaugural Ford Ironman World Championship 70.3. For more information, please visit www.ironmanlive.com.
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4th Annual Central Florida Pirate Festival
11/17/2006 - 11/19/2006
Coachman Park
101 Drew St.
Clearwater, FL 33759
Avast me hearties, the 4th Annual Florida Pirate Fest is upon us! You won't want to miss this pirate-themed 'Renaissance Festival' type event. Celebrate 1702, the Golden Age of Piracy, with games, contests, displays, crafts, artisans, and educational booths. You'll experience unique entertainment such as interactive stage shows and human powered rides. And, of course, you'll be able to indulge in some great food and beverages. For more information, call 727-562-4839.
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St. Petersburg First Night
12/31/2006 - 12/31/2006
Downtown St. Petersburg
800 2nd Avenue NE
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Downtown St. Petersburg comes together with more than 20 venues featured in this alcohol-free celebration for adults and children alike. Centered around the Pier and Vinoy basin, First Night features everything from fire sculptures to music, dancing, poetry, puppetry, theater, art, games and fireworks at midnight. Event hours are 5:30 p.m. to midnight. For more information, call 727-823-8906.
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Tarpon Springs Epiphany Cenntenial Celebration
1/6/2007 - 1/6/2007
Tarpons Springs Epiphany Cenntenial Celebration
Tarpon Springs, FL
The event is a 4 day-long religious celebration by Greek Orthodox followers that includes a morning service at the St. Nicholas Cathedral, dive for the cross in Spring Bayou, releasing a white dove of peace, Greek foods, music and dancing. The festival is held the 6th of January every year. For more information, please call 727-937-3540.
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Florida African American Heritage Celebration
2/24/2007 - 2/24/2007
Heritage Village
11909 125th Street
Largo, FL 33774-3611
The sixth Florida African American Heritage Celebration will feature the sounds of gospel, jazz/blues and traditional African drumming and dance; the aromas of authentic ethnic recipes; an exciting marketplace with arts and crafts and other merchandise with African and African American themes and styles and hands-on activities and visual and performing art workshops for adults and children. The event is from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Admission is free. For more information, call 727-582-2123.
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Civil War Days and Annual Heritage Village Skirmish
5/19/2007 - 5/19/2007
Heritage Village
11909 125th Street
Largo, FL 33774-3611
Heritage Village hosts this living history event in its 24th year as Union and Confederate troops battle. Listen to story tellers Mary Fears "How People of Color Served in the Civil War" and Oscar Robinson's "Grandad's Brer Rabiit Tales" Relive the past, salt making and cowboy whip cracking, help build a replica of a thatched officer's hut. Delight kids with activities and crafts. Enjoy fiddling, a fashion show and entertainment. Collect Civil War period items. Admission and parking are free. Food will be available for purchase. For more information, call 727-582-2123.
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