Pin Chasers Knight Parade February 18, 2012

Colorful floats will light up the night in Ybor City Saturday, February 18, when the Krewe of the Knights of Sant’ Yago presents the Pin Chasers Knight Parade brought to you by Tampa Bay's MOR and estrellaTV.

The parade will begin at 7 p.m. and run along 7th Avenue, from Nuccio Parkway east to 22nd Street. It will last approximately two hours, after which the shops and restaurants in Ybor City remain open for guests' enjoyment. Free spectator viewing will be available along the parade route, and bleacher seat tickets are available for purchase at www.knightparade.com.

The Pin Chasers Knight Parade is a Tampa tradition, hosted by the Knights of Sant' Yago since 1974. The nighttime parade features an array of illuminated floats, costumed participants, marching bands, lively music, and lots of beads. Last year, more than 7,500 participants and over 110,000 people turned out for the event.

The 2012 grand marshal is Mrs. World, April Lufriu. Special guest of MOR, Jerry Springer, will serve as an honorary grand marshal.

The parade is the Knights of Sant' Yago's largest fundraiser of the year. A portion of the parade proceeds benefit the Krewe of Sant' Yago Education Foundation, which is now in its 17th year, and to date has contributed in excess of $1,000,000 to endow scholarships at local colleges and universities.

The 2012 event is sponsored in part by the Tampa Bay Times, tbt, 97X, HOT 101.5 and 102.5 The Bone.

For more information call 813-248-3088, email info@kreweofsantyago.com, visit www.knightparade.com, become a fan at www.facebook.com/KnightParade, or follow the parade at www.twitter.com/KSYKnightParade.

Official Website: http://www.facebook.com/KnightParade