Krewe of Italia upcoming events

Italian Heritage Bocce Tournament/Fundraiser (9 Oct 2026)

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 21:30:00 GMT

CIGAR SMOKER SOCIALE (23 Oct 2026)

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 21:30:00 GMT

Cigar lovers - this night is for you! Join us for the return of our Cigar Smoker Sociale on Friday, October 23rd from 5:30–9:00 PM in our Club’s historic 1st Floor Cantina. We are once again teaming up with our neighbors at King Corona Cigars for an evening centered around premium cigars, great company, and the perfect atmosphere for unwinding with friends. Each guest will receive two complimentary premium cigars to enjoy during the evening, along with an assortment of Italian food and light bites. Our full cash/credit bar will be open throughout the night, serving signature cocktails and drink specials. One of Tampa's top live music entertainers, Alon Sams, will provide live entertainment. Tickets are $45 for Italian Club members and $55 for guests and include food and two complimentary premium cigars. This event is open to the public, but space is limited—purchase your tickets today! Ages 21+ only. Please contact the office for the member discount code!

mark@italian-club.org. THIS EVENT IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!

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ICOT MEMBERS ONLY -Children's Parade 2027 (23 Jan 2027)

Sat, 23 Jan 2027 15:00:00 GMT

Italian Club Members:

Krewe of Italia invites you and your family to join us for the Gasparilla Children’s Parade on Saturday, January 23rd, 2027. Each paying adult is allowed 2 children.

As a reminder, YMKG & EventFest placed new restrictions on ALL Krewes. No guests are allowed for the Children's Parade or Gasparilla Parade however, they have made an exception for the Children's Parade to allow our Italian Club Members ONLY to join us for the parade.

INFORMATION

What you need to know for The Children's Parade:

We will be located on Bayshore Boulevard, Unit NO. 94. We will be between W. Harbor View Avenue & W. Lawn Avenue.

Please meet at the Italian Club on Saturday, January 23rd @ 12:30 PM. The bus will leave promptly at 1:30 PM to head to staging on Bayshore Boulevard.

Bead Drop Off

New this year, YMKG parade planners are requesting that all Krewe's limit the amount of trash on the parade route. They are requesting that all bead preparation be done prior to arriving in staging. Bead drop-off is your time to go through your beads, discard any boxes and plastic bags leaving only beads attached to a belt or in some type of canvas bag or Buccaneer bag.

Our float is now located at Stepp's Towing - 5116 Shadowlawn Avenue. Stepp's Towing's official bead drop off days:

Thursday, January 21, 2027 from 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Friday, January 22, from 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM

WRISTBANDS/HOLD HARMLESS:

Everyone participating in the parade must have new Release/Hold Harmless forms signed. Required releases and wristbands for parade participation will be available and given prior to boarding the bus at the Italian Club. If you are using other transportation to the parade, it is your responsibility to coordinate obtaining wristbands and signing the required releases. For security purposes, no one without wristbands will be admitted into the controlled staging area. This is a Children's Gasparilla Parade rule and there will be no exceptions.

NON-KREWE MEMBER GUESTS:

Guests are welcome to attend if they are members of the Italian Club. The guest fee for non-krewe members is $50.00. Guests must register through our website and use this code 4JMYIQO7.

A guest fee covers one adult and up to 2 children. A limited number of these tickets are available.

COSTUMES:
Adult guests can wear red, white or green shirts with pants/jeans. We will have children's shirts available at the club prior to boarding the bus. If your child has a Krewe shirt from a prior event/parade, please wear and/or bring with you as our quantity and available sizes are limited.

HOW DO I GET THERE:

The Krewe will provide bus transportation to and from the parade through Assured Transportation. Information regarding busing to and from staging will be emailed early January 2027.

WHERE DO I PARK:

There is paid parking available behind Gaspar’s Grotto, behind the Italian Club and either of the two City parking garages. There will likely be event pricing for parking as well as time constraints. City parking and the parking garages will be the best option. City parking is behind Carmine’s and Zydeco. The closest parking garage is Centro Ybor, 1500 E. 5th Avenue. Please be aware of any parking charges as well as the length of time allotment permitted. We will not be returning to Ybor until 6:00PM or later. This is just an estimate and not a guarantee. If you are using alternate transportation, keep in mind that no private vehicles will be allowed into the staging area and if you are participating in the parade, you must be at the float no later than 2:00PM.

THE PARADE:

The Parade begins at 4:00 PM and will end at approximately 6:00PM.

BEADS:

The Krewe does not supply beads - you will need to bring your own beads and they must be unboxed and in bags.

FOOD AND DRINK:

Hot dogs, snacks, and water will be provided.

THIS IS AN ALCOHOL-FREE EVENT. THERE WILL BE NO EXCEPTIONS TO THIS RULE.

SAFETY:

For safety reasons, children under 2 are not allowed to participate. All minors will be required to ride the float during the parade along with their guardian parent/grandparent. It will be a long day, with loud music, people screaming, beads thrown (sometimes not so well), and weather may or may not be in our favor. Although this is a children’s parade, please consider your child's limits. All minors must stay on the float at all times during the parade route. For everyone's safety, no one may exit or board the moving float during the parade route.

DISCLAIMER CLAUSE PLEASE READ THIS CAREFULLY
BY PARTICIPATING IN THE CHILDREN'S GASPARILLA EXTRAVAGANZA PARADE WITH THE KREWE OF ITALIA, YOU GIVE UP IMPORTANT LEGAL RIGHTS, INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO SUE THE KREWE OF ITALIA.

Carnevale' - Krewe of Italia Masquerade Ball (6 Feb 2027)

Sat, 06 Feb 2027 23:00:00 GMT

KREWE OF ITALIA

PRESENTS

CARNEVALE' - A MASQUERADE BALL

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2027

6:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Join us for a Masquerade Ball at the historic Italian Club of Tampa. All Guests will begin the evening in the Cantina with a 1 (one) hour open bar, light hors d'oeuvres, and a live serenade performance by Ray Chiaramonte. Starting at 7:00 pm, the second half of the party continues on the 3rd floor with a gourmet buffet dinner by Olympia Catering and music by the DeLeon Entertainment DJ. At 8:30 pm continue dancing the night away with a live performance by the DeLeon Band.

There will also be a Silent Auction with a chance to win many exciting items.

We kindly ask that all guests wear a Masquerade Mask. Attire for the evening is Formal attire or Krewe Costume.

TABLE RESERVATION: $1,400
Open seating in the Cantina from 6:00PM -7:00PM with entertainment performed by Ray Chiaramonte, including open bar for 1-hour and light hors d’oeuvre. At 7:00 PM, the party moves to the 3rd floor for dinner and live entertainment. Your reserved table of 10 will be waiting.

ADMISSION: $130 Early Bird ($140 Regular)

**Early Bird registration ends on December 9th, 2026**

Open seating in the Cantina from 6:00PM -7:00PM with entertainment performed by Ray Chiaramonte, including open bar for 1-hour and light hors d’oeuvre. At 7:00 PM, the party moves to the 3rd floor for dinner and live entertainment NOTE: All Seats Will Be Reserved And We Will Do Our Best To Pair You Accordingly.

SPONSORSHIPS:

$500 - 2 admission tickets and advertisement at Carnevale’.
$1,000 - 2 admission tickets and advertisement at Carnevale'. Advertisements during 2 parades, to include staging, on the Krewe of Italia Float.
$1,500 - 2 admission tickets and advertisement at Carnevale'. Advertisements during 3 parades, to include staging, on the Krewe of Italia Float.
$2,000 - 4 admission tickets and advertisement at Carnevale'. Advertisements during 4 parades, to include staging, on the Krewe of Italia Float.

Thank you for your support.

Carnevale' - A Masquerade Ball Planning Committee