Colorful After Gasparilla Cleanup graphic by Keep Tampa Bay Beautiful featuring pirate-themed elements like treasure chests, beads, and a recycling symbol.
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Make Waves for Change: Join Tampa Bay’s After Gasparilla Cleanup 2025!

ByMeghan Roth

Gasparilla 2025 season is a time of fun, revelry, and pirate-inspired celebrations in Tampa Bay. But after the beads have been tossed and the festivities wind down, it’s time to focus on preserving our beautiful city and waterways. Keep Tampa Bay Beautiful (KTBB) invites you to join their Annual After Gasparilla Cleanup on Sunday, January 26, 2025, to make a real impact in keeping Tampa pristine and protecting its wildlife.

Supported by amazing sponsors like the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Suzuki Marine, and powered by Michelob Ultra, this year’s cleanup promises to be bigger and better than ever, with seven cleanup sites across the city—a significant expansion from previous years!

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Why the After Gasparilla Cleanup Matters

Gasparilla may leave behind plenty of memories, but it also leaves behind a lot of waste. From plastic beads to litter along the waterways, this event is vital to restoring the health and beauty of Tampa Bay’s ecosystems. Last year alone, volunteers collected over 9,225 pounds of trash, including 580 pounds of beads, helping to keep our bay bead-free!

Event Highlights

Expanded Cleanup Locations

This year, KTBB is adding three new cleanup sites, making it even easier for the community to participate. Here’s where you can join the action:

  • Fred Ball Park
  • Bern’s Park
  • Hyde Park Bank of America
  • Kate Jackson Rec Center (media site)
  • Tampa Riverwalk (new site!)
  • Jackson Bistro (new site!)
  • SOHO near MacDinton’s Irish Pub (new site!)
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For those ready to dive deeper—literally—Adventure Outfitters is leading a dive cleanup at the Garrison Channel to tackle submerged debris.

Volunteer Perks

KTBB provides all the necessary tools to ensure a safe and fun cleanup experience, including:

  • Gloves
  • Trash bags
  • Safety vests

Participants will also enjoy free giveaways and event shirts, while supplies last.

Make a Difference

Kristina Moreta from KTBB emphasizes, “The After Gasparilla Cleanup is one of our largest and most impactful events of the year. With the support of our sponsors, partners, and volunteers, we can protect Tampa Bay’s natural beauty and its precious wildlife.”

Last year’s effort saw 430 volunteers contributing their time to remove trash and recyclables, valued at $38,635.50. Let’s make this year’s cleanup an even greater success!

Event Details at a Glance

  • Date: Sunday, January 26, 2025
  • Time: 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM (registration opens at 7:30 AM)
  • Locations: Multiple sites across Tampa (see list above)
  • Student Service Hours: This event is a perfect opportunity for students to earn community service hours.

How to Register

Advance registration is encouraged but not required. Walk-ups are welcome! Sign up today.

Spread the Word and Save the Bay

Be part of the movement to preserve Tampa Bay for future generations. Whether you’re a long-time local or new to the area, the After Gasparilla Cleanup is a fun, family-friendly way to give back to our community.

Together, Let’s Keep Tampa Bay Beautiful!

For more information, visit Keep Tampa Bay Beautiful.