Guavaween is an annual Latin-scented Halloween celebration that takes place on the last Saturday of October in the historic neighborhood of Ybor City in Tampa, Florida. It's named after the Tampa nickname, "The Big Guava".
Since its founding more than 20 years ago, Guavaween has become one of the biggest festivals in Ybor. Family-oriented daytime hours and in the past have included activities such as costume contests, scavenger hunts, safe tricks or care at Centro Ybor, food and entertainment. Around dusk, Guava Stumble Parade, Guavaween's most popular attraction, makes its way down to Seventh Avenue, the main street of Ybor. The parade, led by Mama Guava, featured buoys and costumes who threw candy and beads into the audience.
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Histori
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In the 1880s, Gavino Gutierrez who was born in Spain and New York came to the area to look for wild guava trees that may be cultivated commercially. He did not find a usable tree, but he liked the little town of Tampa. After leaving the area, Gutierrez stopped by Key West to visit his friend, cigar producer Vicente Martinez-Ybor. Ybor is looking for a place to relocate his prosperous business, and Gutierrez recommends Tampa. Ybor accepted his advice and eventually established Ybor City, helping Tampa grow from a small village to a bustling city for the next few decades.
Referring to this local history in the 1970s, local newspaper columnist Steve Otto inculcated the idea that if New York City were "Big Apple", Tampa would have to be the "Big Guava". His nickname is stuck.
Beginning Guavaween
According to a renowned artist and college art professor, before Mama Guava and Guavaween, many young artists shared a loft space at a closed cigar factory in the late 1970s and decided to throw a big Halloween party and the expenses of all those attending $ 1.00. The party was a success and the artists continued the party in the following years and the crowd grew as news spread. Somehow, from the original Halloween parties, Guavaween was also the first Artist and Author to evolve. Artists and Writers The first ball was given at Cuban Club on their page. The Tampa Tribune is the sponsor of the affairs featuring many bands and entertainers. It was a huge success when people from all walks of life joined together, sharing tables, eating, drinking, and dancing the night away. [1]
The Artist and Writers Ball originally did not start from this Halloween Party, but started as an underground alternative to Gasparilla. Artist and Writer Groups (Bud Lee, Peggy Lee, David Audet, Paul Wilborn, Beverly Coe and Bebe Williams) are the driving force behind The Artists and Writers Ball. It was traditionally held in early February around the time of Gasparilla.
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Events
The celebration attracted over 100,000 people from all over the world and not only featured stumbling parades, costume contests and national and local concerts, but it has been a fun day for people of all ages. Guavaween Family FunFest fills the way between 10:00 and 13:00. offering interesting activities for the elderly and also young. Activities include hunting scavengers, safe trick-or-treating, live music, food, rides, contests and Kids Costume Contests and Parades.
For twenty years, the ornately decorated Guava Cave has led a group of loyal followers and followers at the Stela Guava Mama Parade. Mama Guava claims stock for "boring 'boring' from Ybor." After 4:00, Mama Guava welcomes the adults and the night party. Guavaween is the party acting as the main fundraiser for the Ybor City Chamber of Commerce. Guavaween serves to preserve the oldest city in Tampa.
It is very common for adults and children to attend Guavaween in costume. Things tend to be more risquÃÆ'Â Â during the curfew. Parking can be very difficult in Ybor during Guavaween. The shuttle bus runs from Florida State Fairgrounds, Raymond James Stadium, Tampa Port Authority, and University of South Florida Sun Dome.
References
Activity photos of the day
Guavaween Children's Day Activities
External links
- Official Guavaween Site
Source of the article : Wikipedia
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