Hey! Looking for some cool things to do in and around around the neighborhood this weekend? Check this out!

GASPARILLA CHILDREN’S DAY PARADE

The Children’s Gasparilla Parade has been a part of Tampa’s Gasparilla celebration since 1947. This family-friendly parade takes place along Bayshore Boulevard from Bay to Bay Boulevard, moving north to Edison Avenue. <o:p></o:p>

The Children’s Gasparilla Parade traditionally hosts more than 125 entry units, including krewes, marching bands, dance groups, school performance teams, and community organizations. An alcohol-free event, celebrating the return of The Gasparilla Season to Tampa Bay!

GASPARILLA: A TAMPA TRADITION

Take a dive deep into the history of Tampa’s oldest and most fun-loving community festival.  This exhibit explores the uncharted waters of more than 110 years of parades, pirate invasions, coronation balls, and more.  Gaze at vintage photographs from 1904 to the present, see memorabilia including invitations and pirate tokens, and marvel at gowns worn by Gasparilla queens and members of their courts. Remains on display through March 5 @ Henry B. Plant Museum UT Campus

MrENC w/ RIOT FOR ROMANCE

Eric Collins, a long term troubadour out of the Lakeland area, has composed numerous LP’s and singles. He is making a stop in Tampa to promote his most recent effort  We Do Our Own Thing. The show takes place at Microgroove Records, so think kind of “Tiny Desk” type of venue. Riot for Romance is backing up the show. Happening @ Microgroove Records, Sunday January 22^nd 5:00PM Matinee. TIX: https://tinyurl.com/MrENC-Tix

THE BIG BACKYARD BLOCK PARTY

The Corner Club is having an all day event that is part community market, part live entertainment and DJ show & features numerous area food vendors offering a wide selection of meals from vegetarian to your favorite sweets. The market will run from noon to 4pm Saturday with an EMO Night Party planned for later in the evening!

COMEDY IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD

There’s also plenty of opportunities to get a few laughs in and around the hood this weekend! Here’s some related events:

Brendan Schaub headlines Friday & Saturday and The Queer Queens of Qomedy show hits the stage Sunday @TampaImprov

Adrienne Iapalucci performs throughout the weekend, David Nihill headlines Sunday @sidesplitterscomedy