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GASPARILLA ILLUMINATED KNIGHT PARADE 2025

It’s time to sign up for the Knight Parade! The website is now open for registration.
Date of Parade: Saturday, February 14, 2026.

Location: 7th Avenue in Ybor City.
Time: Parade starts at 7:00pm but plan to be at the float between 5:00 – 6:00pm. (More specific
instructions to follow before parade day).
Parade Staging Area: Nuccio Parkway (more specifics on float line up location to come before parade
day).
Float: The Krewe of Cavaliers Float
Attire: All Parade Participants must be in Full Krewe Regalia.
Food & Water: To be provided by the Krewe.
Adult Beverages: Should you bring adult beverages, they must be in a discrete container.

Cost For Riders: Members are $40
Cost for Walkers: $10 
Purchase of Beads: Beads can be purchased in the Tampa area from the following stores:
1) South Tampa Trading Company: 1916 S. Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa 33629; 813-831-7882.
2) Buccaneer Beads: 3808 E. M.L.K Blvd, Tampa, 33610; 813-664-8571.

*****Parade Rule Changes That Were Effective in 2024 Will Also Apply for the 2026 Knight Parade as Follows******

The number of Riders on the float is limited to 35. Sign up for riders is on a first come first serve
basis and Float Sponsors have first priority. Once 35 slots are reserved, registration for float riders will close. Riders can be both
Members and Courtiers. There is no limit on the number of Walkers.

Due to changes in insurance requirements, the Krewe of Sant’ Yago has announced that ONLY
Krewe Members and their Courtiers are allowed to be participants in the parade. Guests or
Prospective Members are NOT allowed to be a participant in the parade. This applies to all
Krewes participating in the Knight Parade. VERY IMPORTANT - Your Courtier MUST be listed in
your profile on the Krewe website.