Tangerine Blues Fest Today in Gulfport

The 2011 Tangerine Blues Fest is set to kick off at 4 p.m. at Gulfport's Tangerine Greenway, just off 49th St. S. at Tangerine Ave near 18th Ave S. The free festival is from 4 - 10 p.m.

Music

The event features live entertainment including:

• Albert Castiglia (headliner)
• The Legendary J.C.'s
• Shar Baby
• Steve Arvey Band

Extras

There's also a kids areas, artists, food and drink vendors and more.

Not Allowed

No coolers, pets or umbrellas allowed.

Parking

Free parking is available at various spots in the city, with the Gulfport Trolley making trips to help get you to the event. Park along the trolley route and wave it down for a ride. We've attached a parking map and trolley route to this article.

Off-site parking available:

• Gulfport Neighborhood Center, 1601 49th St. S.
• Wells Fargo & Caldwell Parking Area, 51st St. S. & 20th Ave S.
• Gulfport Recreation Center, 5730 Shore Blvd S.
• Gulfport Senior Center/Theater, 5501 27th Ave S.
• Empty Lot, 56th St. S. & Gulfport Blvd S.
• Little League Complex, 55th St. S. & 19th Ave S.

Donate Blood

Starting at 3:30 p.m. Florida Blood Services once again will be at the , with gifts for blood donors.

All donors will receive a free cholesterol screening, a buy-one-admission-get-one-free voucher to the Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI) in Tampa, a gift card for a free Subway foot-long sandwich, and a free T-shirt.