What: FIESTA DAY - Ybor City's Official day of rest and celebration of its magnificent ethnic heritage and culture!

When: Saturday, February 23, 2008 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Where: Ybor City - Tampa's famous Latin historic district, featuring a spectrum of restaurants, shops, clubs, galleries, cigar shops, coffee houses and theatres with flavor to suit any taste!
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Latest News:

• 2008-02-23 Inclement Weather Cancels Multicultural Event.
• 2008-02-21 Fiesta Day Features New and Exciting Family Activities!
• 2008-02-19 Fiesta Day Returns with Ybor City Flavor.
• Check out Fiesta Day 2007 Photos

Why: FIESTA DAY is a tribute to the Cuban, German, Italian and Spanish immigrants that came to Ybor City in the late 1800's. These immigrants settled in Ybor as the Cuban cigar factories thrived. 'Ybor City Day,' as it was originally known, began as a day of rest for the cigar workers of the district. Today, Fiesta Day attracts a diverse population of over 15,000.

Highlights:

• International Parade of Flags
  Showcases musical rhythm, ethnic dress and vibrant colors as a beautiful tribute to the cultures it represents.
• Children’s Fiesta
  Offers children's activities, contests & prizes, demonstrations and education for kids of all ages!
• Fiesta Day Hospitality - Welcome Visitors
  Complimentary Cuban bread, Spanish Bean soup and Cafe Con Leche offers a special Ybor treat to visitors!
• Black Bean Blowout - Iron Chef Style
  Returning by popular demand in 2008, this cooking and tasting competition are going to really heat things up! More information to be announced! [Download Application]
• Flan Fest
  Join the Ybor City Fresh Market at our annual Flan Fest! Flan contests begin at 12noon and winners will be announced at 2:30pm. Join us in selecting the best flan, flan eating contests and so much more!! Stop by Centennial Park and Dance, Shop, and Eat Flan! [Event Schedule] [Download Application]
• Live Multicultural Entertainment
  Fiesta Day brings exciting live entertainment to Ybor City with a unique flair, featuring multicultural acts representative of its ethnic community. [More Information]
• Arts Marketplace
  Ybor City, Tampa's famous Latin historic district features a spectrum of shops and galleries. On Fiesta Day, Artisans line the streets, showcasing a wide variety of artwork and crafts to please every taste!

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