Kick off the weekend a night early at St. Petersburg's annual Illuminated Night Parade. The procession includes floats festooned with thousands of twinkling lights, marching bands, beads, and candy for the kids. This year's parade will feature appearances by Honda Grand Prix Champion Will Power, the Second Time Arounders Band, Radio Disney, Clown Alley and the Tampa Bay Rays Street Team!
Following the parade, the public is invited to a party in North Straub Park with INDY race car drivers, the famous Budweiser Clydesdales, and local band Boomer, will perform live music for the crowd.
A fireworks display over the water will take place at 9 p.m. to end the night.
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The parade begins at Central Ave and 5th St and extends along Beach Dr. until 5th Ave N.
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