Snow To Fall On Ybor City This Weekend During Annual Parade

TAMPA, FL — Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus. And, yes, it does snow in Florida -- at least it will Saturday night in Ybor City.

The Ybor City Chamber of Commerce is hosting its eighth annual Snow on 7th Parade featuring 10 middle and high school marching bands, local dance teams and krewes under a sky of snow.

Join Tampa Mayor Jane Castor and Santa Claus for this free family-friendly event on Saturday, Dec. 14 at 6 p.m. in Centro Ybor.

A pre-show will feature local children’s dance groups and singers. At 7 p.m., Mayor Castor will lead the parade and the snow will begin to flow from the rooftops.

Marching bands from throughout Hillsborough County, including Barrington Middle School, Dowdell Middle School, Pierce Middle School, Alonso High School, Armwood High School, Hillsborough High School, Middleton High School, Plant High School, Riverview High School and Robinson High School, will continue the holiday cheer with other special guests included.

Santa and Mrs. Claus will signal the finale of this holiday tradition.