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Next Knight Parade is February 14, 2026

Illuminated Knight Parade in Ybor City, Tampa, Florida

Illuminated Knight Parade

This nighttime parade is hosted by the Krewe of the Knights of Sant’ Yago and takes place each February in Ybor City. Parade revelers adorn all types of creative lighting to add an extra element of fun to this parade. 

The parade began in 1974 to celebrate latin culture. It is held 2 weeks after the Gasparilla day-parade, and some call it the "Gasparilla night parade." In addition to leading the Knight Parade the Krewe of the Knights of Sant' Yago has an eduction foundation that has donated millions in college scholarships over the years.

Ybor City

 Ybor City is a historic neighborhood of Tampa lined with brick streets. Around 1900, Ybor became known as the cigar capital of the world and cigar lounges are an intregal party of Ybor. Today, only 1 cigar factory remains operational. Approximately 25 of the historic cigar factory buildings exist today as office space, hotels or residences.  

Learn more about Ybor's cigar factories in this article by the Tampa Bay Times

Ybor Cigar Factory Article
Illuminated Knight Parade in Ybor City, Tampa, Florida

Floats lined up in Ybor City preparing to start the 2022 Illuminated Knight Parade.

Parade goers in lighted clothing

Ladies from the Krewe of the Conquistadors having fun in their illuminated gear at the Knight Parade

Krewe of the Knights of Sant' Yago.

This sign in Ybor City describes the long history of the Krewe of the Knights of Sant' Yago. The system of Krewes have a long history in Tampa Bay.

2025 Knight Parade

Illuminated Knight Parade in Ybor City, Tampa, Florida
Illuminated Knight Parade in Ybor City, Tampa, Florida
Illuminated Knight Parade in Ybor City, Tampa, Florida
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Illuminated Knight Parade in Ybor City, Tampa, Florida
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Illuminated Knight Parade in Ybor City, Tampa, Florida
Illuminated Knight Parade in Ybor City, Tampa, Florida
Illuminated Knight Parade in Ybor City, Tampa, Florida

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