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Events
In Tarpon Springs...
Dec 2003
HELEN ELLIS
MEMORIAL HOSPITAL CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING
December 4 - LIGHTS OF LOVE official tree lighting at 7:00 PM with
music program..Santa & Elves. Fundraiser for Helen Ellis Hospital
Auxiliary. For more information contact the Helen Ellis Memorial
Hospital @ 727-942-5048.
BAYOU BOAT PARADE
December 6 - 6:00p.m. Lighted boat procession from the Sponge Docks
and proceeding around Whitcomb Bayou to Spring Bayou where there
will be caroling at Craig Park. Registration forms must be obtained
from the City Marina prior to the event. For further information
contact the Tarpon Springs Recreation Department @ 727-942-5628.
DEPOT MUSEUM TOUR OF HISTORIC HOMES
December 6 - 10:00AM-4:00PM Tour of 10 Tarpon Springs homes. For
more information contact the Depot Museum @ 727-943-4624.
SAFFORD HOUSE CANDLELIGHT TOUR
December 8-13 - 5:30p.m.-8:00p.m. Nightly candlelight tour of
Safford House with refreshments served. For more information call
727-937-1130.
ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARADE
December 20 - 10:00a.m. The Parade begins on Alt. 19 and goes
through downtown Tarpon Springs and is followed by a party in Craig
Park with games and refreshments. Santa Claus will greet the
children. For more information contact the Tarpon Springs Chamber of
Commerce @ 727-937-6109.
LAKE TARPON BOAT PARADE
December 20 - Lighted boat procession leaves the Tarpon Turtle at
dark and loops the lake. For further information contact the Tarpon
Turtle and sign up after December 1 at the Turtle. Info @
727-934-3696.
LIGHT UP THE BAYOU
December 24 - Luminaries around Spring Bayou lighted throughout
Christmas Eve. A beautiful sight with the walkways of Craig Park
glowing in the holiday spirit. If the weather is inclement the
lighting will be held on Epiphany Eve. For further information
contact Sunset Hills Elementary School @ 727-943-5523.
Jan 2004
EPIPHANY CELEBRATION
January 6 - Church services begin at 10:00 AM and continue until
approximately Noon. At the conclusion the procession makes its way
to Spring Bayou where the dive for the cross takes place.A Glendi
festival follows at Craig Park with Greek food-dancing-music etc.
Additionally a gala Epiphany Ball is held in the evening. For more
information contact the St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral @
727-937-3540.
DR. M.L. KING JR. CELEBRATION
January 16-17 - Jan 16 - Gospel Concert at Mt. Hermon M.B. Church.
Jan 17 - A family festival at Dorsett Park with a Parade @ 2p.m. The
parade starts at Ring St. & Tarpon Ave. For more information contact
the Dr. Martin Luther King. Jr. Foundation office @ 727-937-7015.
HERE COME THE CLOWNS
January 24-25 - 11:00AM-6:00PM Two fun filled days of non-stop
entertainment on the Sponge Docks. Clown parade and contest petting
zoo pony rides rock climbing wall crafters and much more. Free
addimission. For more information contact Laure @ the Chamber of
Commerce @ 727-937-6109.
HERITAGE MUSEUM REMEMBRANCE TEA
January 25 - 2:00PM For more information call 727-943-4624
Feb 2004
VICTORIANS VALENTINE'S
DAY
February 14 - Event to be held at the Safford House. For more
information call 727-937-1130.
ST. NICHOLAS GREEK FESTIVAL
February 19-20-21-22 - St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Community Center
@ 348 N. Pinellas Ave. Greek music dancing food Arts & Crafts Attic
Treasures and Children's activities. Admission $1.00. For more call
727-937-3540
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB BBQ
February 28 - For more information call 727-937-6837
FLEA MARKET
February 28 - 8:00AM to 5:00PM. Downtown Tarpon Springs Garage and
Collectibles Sale held on the corner of Tarpon Avenue and Alternate
19 in the City Parking Lot. For more information contact Jackie @
727-942-4675.
ROTARY PANCAKE SUPPER
TBA - Pancake Supper @ the Boys and Girls Club. For more information
contact Jim Clark @ 727 937-6837.
Mar 2004
ST. PATRICK'S
FESTIVAL
March 14 - Sponsored by the Tarpon Springs Business Alliance. A
portion of Tarpon Ave. will be closed for the festivities from 1:00
p.m. to 10:00 p.m.Irish music & dancing Irish food Celtic arts &
crafts. For further infomation contact Bridie Gannon's @
727-942-3011.
HELEN ELLIS MEM. HOSPITAL BEACH TO BAYOU RUN
March 20 - 1-mile family fun walk begins at 7:50 AM and the 5K run
starts at 8 AM. Awards presentation will be approximately 9:30 AM.
Each event starts at and ends at the Sponge Docks between Athens and
Hope St.The benefit is hosted by the Helen Ellis Memorial Hospital
For further information and/or applications contact the Helen Ellis
Memorial Hospital @ 727-942-5048 Total Fitness Center on Pinellas
Ave Alt 19 or online at runwalkjog.com
GREEK INDEPENDANCE DAY PARADE
March 21 - Starting at approximately 1:00PM the Parade starts at St.
Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral and ends on Dodecanese Blvd @ the
Sponge Docks. For more information call 727-937-3540
Apr 2004
30TH ANNUAL
ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL
April 3-4 - Held in Craig Park at Spring Bayou. No pets are allowed.
Over 225 artists displaying various media in juried show. Food and
entertainment throughout the weekend. Awards to the artists will be
presented at 11:00 AM on Sunday. Sponsors for event are the Bank of
America The Tampa Tribune Suncoast News WFLA Channel 8 News and
TBO.com. Admission $2.00. Hours are 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Saturday and
Sunday. For more information contact the Tarpon Springs Chamber of
Commerce @ 727-937-6109.
9TH ANNUAL PETER T. ASSIMACK MEMORIAL FISHING TOURNAMENT
April 23-24 - Offshore & Inshore Fishing Tournament. For more
information contact the Chamber of Commerce @ 727-937-6109.
7TH ANNUAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FISH FRY
April 24 - 5:00PM-8:00PM Music & dancing until 10:00PM @ Craig Park.
Tickets are $10.00 for adults in advance and $12.00 at the door.
$5.00 for children 12 and under in advance or $7.00 at the door. For
tickets or more information call 727-937-6109.
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY BENEFIT CONCERT & BEACH PARTY
April 24 - 7:00PM-11:00PM Sunset Beach. Ages 18 and older. All you
can eat and drink with live entertainment. Bring your beach
chairs-watch the sunset and dance. Prizes-aution and lots of fun.
Purchase tickets @ Bridie Gannons - Tarpon Liquor - or call Ron
Haddad @ 727-939-8078 for more information.
APRIL 2004 SUNSET BEACH CONCERT
TBA - Free Family Entertainment at Sunset Beach. Sponsored by the
City of Tarpon Springs Department of Public Services/Recreation
Division. All concerts begin at 7 PM. Bring dinner coolers chairs
blankets friends & neighbors. No alcoholic beverages - No pets.
SEAFOOD FESTIVAL & BOAT SHOW
TBA - Held at the Sponge Docks and sponsored by the Sponge Docks
Merchants Association. For further information contact 727 937-3514
or 727 934-5252.
May 2004
TASTE OF TARPON
SPRINGS
May 1-2 - Two fun-filled days starting at 10:00AM of non-stop
entertainment on the Sponge Docks plus arts & crafts. Authentic
Greek food from some of the area's finest restaurants and pastry
shops. Children's activities. Free admission. For more information
contact the Sponge Docks Merchants Association @ 727-937-3514 or
727-934-5252.
SPONGE BOB SQUAREPANTS FESTIVAL
May 1-2 - Come join in the fun and meet Spongebob. Lots of fun with
a carnival-soapbox derby-K-9 exhibitation - children's activities
and much more. For more information contact paul Menzer @
727-938-3156.
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB BEACH PARTY
May 8 - 7:00PM-11:00PM at Sunset Beach. Donation of $40.00 per
couple/ no children. Live band 50's and 60's music. Free food beer
wine and soft drinks. Bring lawn chairs. For tickets call
727-937-6837.
MAY 2004 SUNSET BEACH CONCERT
TBA - Free Family Entertainment at Sunset Beach. Sponsored by the
City of Tarpon Springs Department of Public Services/Recreation
Division. All concerts begin at 7 PM. Bring dinner coolers chairs
blankets friends & neighbors. No alcoholic beverages - No pets.
Jun 2004
TARPON SPRINGS
BUSINESS ALLIANCE DOWNTOWN SIDEWALK SALE
TBA - Downtown Sidewalk and Collectibles Sale held on Tarpon Ave
from 8 am to 5 pm. For more information contact Samatha @
727-942-4020.
JUNE 2004 SUNSET BEACH CONCERT
TBA - Free Family Entertainment at Sunset Beach. Sponsored by the
City of Tarpon Springs Department of Public Services/Recreation
Division. All concerts begin at 7 PM. Bring dinner coolers chairs
blankets friends & neighbors. No alcoholic beverages - No pets.
Jul 2004
JULY 2004
SUNSET BEACH CONCERT
TBA - Free Family Entertainment at Sunset Beach. Sponsored by the
City of Tarpon Springs Department of Public Services/Recreation
Division. All concerts begin at 7 PM. Bring dinner coolers chairs
blankets friends & neighbors. No alcoholic beverages - No pets.
6TH ANNUAL GAVEL AND GRAPE FESTIVAL
July 17 - Gavel & Grapes Festival. An evening of tasting various
wines and followed by an absolute auction. Held downtown on Tarpon
Avenue Many downtown businesses will stay open during this event.
For information call Paul @ 727-938-3156.
Aug 2004
AUGUST 2004
SUNSET BEACH CONCERT
TBA - Free Family Entertainment at Sunset Beach. Sponsored by the
City of Tarpon Springs Department of Public Services/Recreation
Division. All concerts begin at 7 PM. Bring dinner coolers chairs
blankets friends & neighbors. No alcoholic beverages - No pets.
Sep 2004
LABORFEST ON
THE SPONGE DOCKS
September 4-5 - 10:00AM- 6:00PM each day on the Sponge Docks with
entertainment until 10 pm. 150 artist and food booths are expected
along with entertainment and some games. For more information
contact the Sponge Docks Merchants Association @ 727-937-3514.
RUBBER DUCKIE RACE
September 5 - Rubber “Duckie” tickets will be on sale August 5th at
the Chamber office from area merchants and chamber members for a
donation of $5.00 per duck. The ducks will be dropped into the
Anclote River at the Spongeorama with the outgoing tide and finish
at Sponge Docks. The owners of the first 10 ducks that cross the
finish line will be entitled to some great prizes. The race itself
should be exciting for children and adults of all ages. For more
information contact the Chamber of Commerce @ 727 937-6109
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE GOLF TOURNAMENT
September 19 - Shotgun Tournament at Crescent Oaks Country Club. For
more information/application contact the Tarpon Springs Chamber of
Commerce @ 727-937-6109.
TARPON SPRINGS ROTARY 16TH ANNUAL SPRINT TRIATHLON
TBA - At Fred Howard Park race begins at 8:00 am. Friday Pre-Race
Activities from 3-7 Friday Sept. 12 at the Holiday Inn Tarpon
Springs. Race is limited to 550. Register on line
www.altavistasports.com or by mail: Tarpon Springs Rotary Club PO
Box 234 Tarpon Springs FL 34689. For more information please contact
Peter Nehr @ 727-934-8357.
SEPTEMBER 2004 SUNSET BEACH CONCERT
TBA - Free Family Entertainment at Sunset Beach. Sponsored by the
City of Tarpon Springs Department of Public Services/Recreation
Division. All concerts begin at 7:00PM. Bring dinner coolers chairs
blankets friends & neighbors. No alcoholic beverages - No pets.
Oct 2004
OCTOBER 2004 SUNSET BEACH CONCERT
TBA - Free Family Entertainment at Sunset Beach. Sponsored by the
City of Tarpon Springs Department of Public Services/Recreation
Division. All concerts begin at 7 PM. Bring dinner coolers chairs
blankets friends & neighbors. No alcoholic beverages - No pets.
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