Once again the community has come together in GaYBOR/Ybor City for the Holidays. The 34′ elaborately decorated Christmas tree in Centro Ybor was officially lit by Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn last Wednesday to a packed crowd.
The organizers of “Ybor City Holiday Spirits”, Mathieu Stanouch and D. Stephen Moss with their non profit, “One Tin Soldier Productions” is heading up a full assortment of activities throughout historic Ybor. Last years parade in the snow had over 25,000 parade attendees. The holiday parade is larger this year with 14 high school bands, floats and local political leaders and of course Santa Claus! Anticipated crowd of over 45,000 residents and tourists is expected. It is a real community holiday affair and holiday experience for all members of the family.
This is the 3rd year for the Ybor City Holiday Spirit and the snow falling 7th Ave. parade. Also the 7th year of decorating GaYBOR and Historic Ybor City started by GaYBOR District Coalition and worked with the YCDC in Ybor City in 2007.
Last Sunday hundreds of volunteers help decorate Ybor City by putting up holiday garland decorations on all the historic Ybor lamp posts.
The next big open Holiday event will be the “Snow on 7th Holiday Parade” on Dec 14th at 6pm. Please plan to attend
