Tampa Bay Veterans Parade

Be on the lookout for information on the 2025 Tampa Bay Veterans Parade. 

2019 Participants

Section
Line Up NumberIndividual / GroupDetail Information
Section “A”#1Air Force Honor GuardFrom Mac Dill AFB presenting colors.
Section “A”#2Colonel Stephen P. Snelson, Parade MarshalWing Commander of Tampa’s pride & joy Mac Dill AFB.
Section “A”#3Jack Weinel – Honoree WW II VeteranA member of our “Greatest Generation.” Escorted by -Patriot Guard Riders
Section “A”#4George Tamburello – Honoree WWII VeteranA member of our “Greatest Generation.” Escorted by -Patriot Guard Riders
Section “A”#5Webb Middle School March BandThe Marching Spiders lead by -Thomas McNair, Music Director.
Section “A”#6Pat Kemp, District 6 Countywide CommissionerVice Chair of the Hillsborough County Commission. Elected in 2016
Section “A”#7Sandra Murman, District 1Hillsborough County Commissioner. Elected in 2010 and was a former chair.
Section “A”#8Kimberly Overman, District 7 Countywide CommissionerHillsborough Countywide Commissioner. Elected in 2018
Section “A”#9Steven Cona – School Board MemberHillsborough County School Board Member
Section “A”#10Chad Chronister – Hillsborough County Sheriff and his DeputiesHillsborough County Sheriff, his Officers and Mounted Unit
Section “A”#11Morgan Woods Elementary SchoolMorgan Woods Elementary school is nestled in the Town and Country area within the Twelve Oaks subdivision. Our school is a VPK- 5th grade and participates in the Town and Country STEM innovation hub and Growing up Great programs. We pride ourselves in preparing our students to be ready for 21st century skills by developing the 4 C’s; communication, collaboration, creativity and critical thinking.
Section “A”#12Girl Scouts of West Florida – Lead by Nerissa Casanova Float –
These young ladies, being groomed by Ms. Casanova, are our future leaders.
Section “A”#13Berkeley Preparatory School “Pipe & Drum Corps”Patrick Fisher , Music Director
Section “A”#14Town & Country Autism SupportWe are a not for profit charitable organization bringing awareness to autism and where to find help.
Section “A”#15 Bob Henriquez, Property AppraiserHillsborough County Property Appraiser and former State Representative
Section “A”#16Ronald MacDonald & CompanyFLOAT
USS McHappy ship
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Section “B”#1Leto High School ROTCUnder the leadership of Commander Jordan.
Section “B”#2American Legion Post #152Float
Our veterans of old continuing to make a difference in the lives of all veterans and the communities in which they live.
Section “B”#3American Legion Auxiliary UnitPost 152 American Legion Auxiliary Unit.
Section “B”#4Cub Scout Troop #20Leaders in the making
Section “B”#5Leto High School Marching BandThe Marching Falcons lead by
Aaron Cabrera, Music Director
Section “B”#6
Greg Green, for Judge Group 31 Candidate for Hillsborough County Circuit Judge Group 31
Section “B”#7Helene Daniel for Judge Group 30Candidate for Hillsborough County Circuit Judge Group 30
Section “B”#8Lindsay Alvarez for Judge Group 11Candidate for Hillsborough County Circuit Judge Group 11
Section “B”#9Lyann Goudie for Judge Group 10Candidate for Hillsborough County Circuit Judge Group 13
Section “B”#10William “Ty” Tison for Judge Candidate for Hillsborough County Judge Group 7
Section “B”#11Jencey BrinsonHillsborough County Office of Legislative Affairs
Section “B”#12Buffalo SoldiersFloat –
It is said that the soldiers of the all-black 9th and 10th Cavalry Regiments were dubbed “buffalo soldiers” by the Native Americans they encountered.
Section “B”#13Tampa Electric (TECO)Float –
Lighting up Tampa Bay.
Section “B”#14Cub Scouts Pack 304Leaders in the making…
Section “B”#15Alonso High School
ROTC Cadets
Under the leadership of Major Charles L. Organ, Commanding Officer
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Section “C”Entire Section “C”ShrinersAn organization dedicated to serving humanity.
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Section “D”#1Jefferson High School Air Force JROTCUnder the leadership of Major Darren Spencer Commanding Officer
Section “D”#2Boy Scouts Troop/Pack 315Our future leaders being groomed to fulfill their destiny.
Section “D”#3The Krewe of Semper FiFloat –
Established in 2018 by Marine families to interact with the Tampa Bay community.
Section “D”#4Rat Pack World Wide SecurityA veteran owned security company, honoring all military veterans.
Section “D”#5Rough RidersFloat
Tampa’s Finest &
Teddy Roosevelt’s Pride & Joy.
Section “D”#6Krewe of Sir Henry MorganFloat –
A Caribbean Pirate who made his home in Jamaica
Section “D”#8Krew of “F” Troop & The Thieves of San Lorenzo Float –
Dedicated to creating a “Brotherhood of Friendship” & this year they are join by the ladies of the Krewe of the Thieves of San Lorenzo.
Section “D”#9Krewe of AugustinaFloat –
Agustina motto is… Work hard, play hard, give back, do all things with a full heart.
Section “D”#10Mission BBQFloat –
BAMBAM, 2 ton military vehicle. Mission BBQ was built on a strong military foundation
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Section “E”#1The Rose Group – Keller Williams Real EstateHonoring all military veterans.
Section “E”#2Hillsborough High School JROTC
Under the leadership of LTC Demetrius Green, Officer in charge
Section “E”#3Town & Country BaseballThe community youngsters honoring military veterans.
Section “E”#4Pierce Middle School Marching BandThe proud marching band of Pierce Middle School lead by Wesley Mejia – Music Director
Section “E”#5JP Morgan ChaseFloat
Thanking veterans for their service.
Section “E”#6Price Waterhouse CoopersHonoring all military veterans.
Section “E”#7Hillsborough County Anti Drug GroupA youth group raising awareness … lead by DENISE Birungi-Evans
Section “E”#8Florida Institute for Community StudiesA 17 year organization in Town & Country since 2005. Program includes “Afterscool14Success, Prodigy, Partners in Well-Being and You Count – Census.”
Directed by Alayne Unterberger, PhD
Section “E”#9TJ MaxxHonoring our Veterans.
Section “E”#10Tampa Elks Lodge 708Displaying a banner in support of our veterans.
Section “E”#11JDog Junk RemovalFloat (Large truck)
Honoring our veterans
Section “E”#12Tampa Bay Animal HospitalJay Contes & Kara Sage salute our veterans.
Section “E”#13Great Pyrenees Fanciers of Florida Float-
Pyrenees too wish to salute our troops!
Section “E”#14New Spring SchoolThe mission of New Springs Schools is to provide students with a well-rounded elementary and middle schools (K-8) education with special emphasis on STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) as well as Reading in the light of research based, proven and innovative instructional methods in a stimulating environment. .
Section “E”#15Santa Clause Drill Team (the best for last)Santa Claus Drill Team is NOT a precision Drill Team/ We are a collection of primarily grizzled old Veterans who march to honor those who serve, those who have served and our local heroes, our policeman, our firefighters and our teachers.
Section “E”#16The Upper Tampa Bay Chamber of Commerce