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• Volunteer - Float Prep

  • When
    01/04/2025
  •  
    10:00 AM
  • Location
    Stepp's Towing, 5116 Shadowlawn Ave
  • Registered
    20 registrants

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  Join us for our first float prep of the upcoming season!  This is the big one where we empty out the float, power wash, make any needed repairs, etc.  

  We'll also be doing setup for the Children's Parade.

  We'll need a couple of power washers, so please let Bart and Spencer know if you can bring one. 

  As a reminder, any beads left over from last season will be donated to 1Voice for the Children's Parade unless you pick them up beforehand. 

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• Children's Parade Bead Drop-Off & Wristband Pick-Up

  • When
    01/17/2025
  •  
    5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Location
    Stepp's Towing; 5116 Shadowlawn Ave, Tampa

  Stop  by the float from 5:30 pm -7:30 pm to drop off your beads and pick up your Parade Wristband (needed to gain entry to staging).

  Wristbands must be signed for by each member. 

  If someone else is picking up your wristband or you need it mailed to you, please click here to fill out an online form.

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• Children's Parade After Party at Splittsville

  • When
    01/18/2025
  • Location
    Splittsville - Sparksman Wharf
  • Registered
    7 registrants

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  Wind down from the Children's Parade at Splittsville.

  Located on the waterfront at Sparkman Wharf in downtown Tampa, Splitsville Southern + Social offers more than 10 pin bowling.  We’ve got serious game with feather bowling, ping pong, billiards, foosball, darts, and shuffleboard. Hungry? Hungry? Discover an eclectic menu serving up new twists on Splitsville favorites featuring everything from our Island Shrimp Cocktail to gourmet burgers and creative main dish salads.  It’s the perfect destination for food and drinks before Lightning hockey games and all events at the Amalie Arena.

  
  

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• Bus Pass - Children's Parade

  • When
    01/18/2025
  •  
    1:00 PM
  • Location
    Florida Aquarium
  • Spaces left
    33
  • Registered
    22 registrants

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  Round trip bus pass for the Children's Parade

  Free to YMKN members volunteering as 1Voice Buddies for the day (and their child if bringing).  

  $25 for everyone else.

  
  

  Sign up to be a 1Voice Buddy!

  $25 for any other YMKN members who want to ride  the bus. Bus pass wristbands will be distributed at bead drop off.

  Pickup and drop off will be at the Florida Aquarium.  Pickup is scheduled for 1:00 pm.  The bus will leave promptly at 1:00 so make sure to allow plenty of time for parking and getting to the front entrance.

  There's a city parking lot at the Aquarium - it gets crowded so make sure to leave enough time.

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• Volunteer - 1 Voice Buddy for 2025 Children's Parade (Members Only)

  • When
    01/18/2025
  •  
    2:00 PM
  • Location
    Children's Parade - Bayshore Blvd
  • Registered
    4 registrants

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  Be a Buddy to a 1 Voice Child (or two) at the Children's Parade and earn 6 hours of volunteer time!  

  Every year, YMKN hosts around 15 children  from 1Voice on our float for the Children's Parade.  Only the children attend (not the parents) so we need volunteers to buddy up with a child for the day.  Your job as their buddy is pretty simple...

  • Staging - Meet them in staging around 2pm and keep them entertained until the parade starts.   Some volunteers provide pirate-y stuff or a special bead necklace to their assigned child, but that's up to you.
  • • If you want, ride with the kids on the bus to staging (bus will leave the aquarium at 1pm).  Please purchase a free bus pass  just so we can keep a count of seats taken.
    • 1Voice will provide lunch for all children and volunteers to be consumed in the staging area.
  • During the Parade - Once the parade starts, you just need to hang with them on the float while they go crazy throwing beads and having the time of their lives! 
  • After the Parade - Make sure they get to the 1Voice/YMKN bus.  Volunteers are invited to ride the bus back to the Aquarium and join the 1Voice families for dinner. 

  
  

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• 2025 Gasparilla Children's Parade (Parade kicks off at 4pm)

  • When
    01/18/2025
  •  
    4:00 PM
  • Registered
    14 registrants

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  Ahoy Nauti-Mates & Mini Nauti-Mates!

  The Children's Parade is coming up and we need to know who is coming aboard for our voyage!

  • If you are attending - Please RSVP so we know how much food to order.  There are multiple options available based on whether you are bringing kids.  
  • Click here if you want to be a 1Voice Buddy (6 hours of volunteer time)
  • If you are NOT attending - Please still RSVP using Option 4 - that way we don't order more box lunches than necessary (1Voice is paying for lunch and we don't want to waste their money)!

  Reminders about Important Stuff -

  • Children aged 13 and over are permitted to walk behind the float, provided their member sponsor walks with them and they are able to keep up with the float.  
  • Walkers - You want to stay behind the float to avoid getting hit with beads (the kids usually don't throw them hard enough and they land in the street).  
  • Members bringing children under 5 years old are encouraged to use the first floor during the parade.  We'll have stools/benches for them at the port holes.  It's a lot less overwhelming for the little ones downstairs where it's not as crowded.  We'll also have ear plugs available for anyone who needs them.
  • Click here to submit the online child guest waivers.  Waivers can also be accessed through the website under the Events menu.  Waivers must be e-signed by the parent and  submitted at least one week prior to the parade.
  • As a reminder, no alcohol is permitted at the Children's Parade!  For those of you who are new - this is a big deal!  If anyone on our krewe is spotted with alcohol (or appears to be inebriated), we automatically get kicked out of the Day Parade.
    

  Planning for Parade Day:

  • Wristbands - Wristbands will be distributed at the bead drop off event.  If you can't make it to the event, please submit our e-signature wristband pickup form to have someone else pick up your wristband or to request it be mailed to you.
  • Time: The parade starts at 4pm, so everyone should be in staging by 3pm at the latest.  1Voice Buddies should arrive by 2pm (or better yet, come on the bus).
  • Parade Position: TBD.  The float will be parked on Bayshore between TBD and TBD.

  

  • Disbanding: Bayshore & Edison, about 1/2 mile from the Davis Island Bridge.
  • Bus: A roundtrip bus to/from the Aquarium is available (leaves the Aquarium at 1pm). 
  • • The bus and parking are free to YMKN 1Voice Buddies (and their children)  but you still need to register for a seat!.  
    • A limited number of seats are available for purchase ($25 per person).  To secure a seat, click here.  Everyone must register for a seat, even those getting to ride for free.
  • Lunch: 1Voice will provide a box lunch for everyone.  Please include the number of lunches needed when you RSVP.

  Child Guest Fees:
  

  • Children of members are free. 
  • Members bringing a child that is not their own must pay $25 per child + $1 processing fee.   Fee includes lunch and non-alcoholic beverages.
  • Children must be chaperoned by the sponsoring member at all times, regardless of the child's age. 
  • No adult guests permitted.

  The child's registration is not confirmed until the registration fee is paid and all necessary forms are submitted by the child's parent.  A link to the waiver is above.

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• Volunteer - Children's Parade Float Cleanup (10am)

  • When
    01/19/2025
  •  
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Stepp's Towing; 5116 Shadowlawn Ave, Tampa
  • Registered
    3 registrants

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  Join your fellow Nauti-Mates as we clean up the float after the Gasparilla Children's Parade. 

  The main activities will be cleaning and removing/storing all the benches, etc. that the kids stand on during the parade.  Cleanup usually takes about one hour but you will receive a minimum of 2 hours credit.

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Day Parade Bead Drop-Off & Wristband Pick-Up

  • When
    01/24/2025
  •  
    5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Location
    Stepp's Towing; 5116 Shadowlawn Ave, Tampa

  

  Stop by the float from 5:30 pm -7:30 pm to drop off your beads and pick up your Parade Wristband (needed to gain entry to staging).

  Wristbands must be signed for by each member. 

  If someone else is picking up your wristband or you need it mailed to you, please click here to fill out an online form.

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• Bus Pass - Day Parade (Round Trip)

  • When
    01/25/2025
  • Spaces left
    55
  • Registered
    Be the first

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  Round Trip Gasparilla Day Parade Bus Pass

  Pick up and drop off at the after party location.

  Pick up time options: 10:30 or 11:30.  The bus will leave promptly at the designated time, so arrive early enough to park and get to the bus.

  Adults - $30

  ONLY 55 SEATS AVAILABLE!

  ANY SEATS NOT RESERVED AND PAID FOR BY 1/15 WILL BE OFFERED TO OTHER KREWES, SO DON'T WAIT!

  Buss pass wristbands will be distributed at the bead drop off event.

  
  

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• 2025 Gasparilla Day Parade (Parade kicks off at 2pm)

  • When
    01/25/2025
  •  
    2:00 PM
  • Registered
    9 registrants

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  Come aboard as we bring our nautical magic to the Parade of Pirates!

  • If you are attending - please RSVP 
  • If you are NOT attending - Please still RSVP that way we don't order more food than necessary (no sense in wasting)!
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  Big Changes for This Year & Other Important Stuff

  • In case you haven't heard, guests are no longer permitted (this was a decision made by the parade organizers, not YMKN).  
  • If you know someone interested in joining, but who didn't get their application/events in on time, we do have a very limited number of Introductory Memberships available - these members can attend the Day Parade + either the Knight Parade or St. Patrick's Day Parade.
  • Don't forget your re-usable cup!!!!  We have a few extras under the bar for emergencies, but definitely not enough for everyone and no single-use plastic cups.

  Planning for Parade Day

  • Wristbands - Wristbands will be distributed at the bead drop off event.  If you can't make it to the event, please submit our e-signature wristband pickup form to have someone else pick up your wristband or to request it be mailed to you.
  • Parade Kick-Off: The parade kicks off at 2pm, but everyone should plan to arrive no later than 1pm.  
  • Transportation: YMKN will have a round trip bus available (55 seats).  If the YMKN bus is full, there are several Krewes who run a bus loop to staging for around $20/seat and post availability on the page.  The two most popular are: 
  • • Krewe of St. Florian runs a one-way bus from the Fire Museum 
    • Egypt Shriners run a roundtrip bus from/to their event hall on Washington St.

  Parade Position: TBD.  The float will be parked on Bayshore between TBD and TBD.

  Bus Transportation: A one-way bus is available ($30 per seat; 55 seats available) and will pick up / drop att at the after-party location.  Click here to purchase a seat.  Note - the bus fills up every year, so don't wait until the last minute to purchase.  Any seats not sold by 1/15 will be offered to other Krewes.

  Lunch: Lunch will be provided at no charge.  Please indicate when you RSVP if you require a vegetarian meal.

  Snacks: A variety of healthy snacks (protein bars, etc) will be available.  We'll also have a tray of sandwich sliders for later in the day (on those amazingly alcohol-absorbing King's Hawaiian rolls :)

  
  

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• Volunteer - Gasparilla Day Parade Float Cleanup (10am)

  • When
    01/26/2025
  •  
    10:00 AM
  • Location
    Stepp's Towing; 5116 Shadowlawn Ave, Tampa
  • Registered
    1 registrant

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  Join your fellow Nauti-Mates as we clean up the float after the Gasparilla Day Parade. 

  Please note that cleanup usually takes about one hour, but those who show up on time are guaranteed a minimum of two hours volunteer credit.  

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• Knight Parade Bead Drop-Off & Wristband Pick-Up

  • When
    02/07/2025
  •  
    5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Location
    Stepp's Towing; 5116 Shadowlawn Ave, Tampa

  

  Stop by the float from 5:30 pm -7:30 pm to drop off your beads and pick up your Parade Wristband (needed to gain entry to staging).

  NO NEED TO REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT - JUST SHOW UP!
  

  
  

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• Knight Parade Pre-Party - Members and Invited Guests Only

  • When
    02/08/2025
  •  
    3:00 PM
  • Location
    The Bricks
  • Registered
    4 registrants

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  Join your fellow Nauti Mates for some pre-parade dining at The Bricks.

  Conveniently close to staging, we'll meet up on the patio starting at 3pm. 

  This is a "Pay your own tab" event, so the choice is yours - show up whenever you want, eat (or don't, but we won't have food at the float), and enjoy a pre-parade cocktail :)

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• 2025 Knights of Sant' Yago Knight Parade (Kicks off at 7pm)

  • When
    02/08/2025
  •  
    7:00 PM
  • Registered
    2 registrants

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  Ahoy Nauti-Mates!

  Come aboard for the 2024 Knights of Sant' Yago Knight Parade!

  Reminders about Important Stuff
  

  • In case you haven't heard, guests are no longer permitted (this was a decision made by the parade organizers, not YMKN).  
  • If you know someone interested in joining, but who didn't get their application/events in on time, we do have a very limited number of Introductory Memberships available - these members can attend the the Knight Parade and the St. Patrick's Day Parade.
  • Don't forget your re-usable cup!!!!  We have a few extras under the bar for emergencies, but definitely not enough for everyone and no single-use plastic cups.
  • For those who are planning to drive into Ybor - they start closing the streets around 1pm.  If you arrive after that time, your best bet is to use the lower numbered avenues to get to the Centro Ybor garage, or to park a couple blocks away.

  Planning for Parade Day

  • Wristbands - Wristbands will be distributed at the bead drop off event.  
  • Parade Kickoff - The parade kicks off at 7pm; staging opens at 5pm
  • Staging Position - TBD, but expect we'll be parked along Nuccio Parkway
  • Food - Healthy snacks will be available, but no dinner.  We encourage everyone to have dinner at our pre-parade party at The Bricks.
  • After Party - TBD

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• Volunteer - Knight Parade Float Cleanup (11am)

  • When
    02/09/2025
  •  
    11:00 AM
  • Location
    Stepp's Towing; 5116 Shadowlawn Ave, Tampa
  • Registered
    Be the first

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  Join your fellow Nauti-Mates as we clean up the float after the Knights of Sant' Yago Night Parade. 

  Please note that cleanup usually takes about one hour, but those who show up on time are guaranteed a minimum of two hours volunteer credit.  

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