THURSDAY FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES BREAKFAST: Annual bowl game breakfast at Tampa downtown Hyatt Regency, will be attended by some players and coaches. Call the FCA at (813) 926-4031 to purchase tickets. REGIONS BANK GOLF CLASSIC: Scramble-team event features bowl sponsors, local celebrities and officials from the participating schools. Held at Cheval CC. Limited spots available by calling (813) 874-2695. TEAM NIGHT AT TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING: Tennessee and Wisconsin players will be hosted by the Lightning for their game against Montreal. For additional information or to order tickets, call Michael Ceccarelli at (813) 301.6892 or e-mail him at mceccarelli@sptimesforum.com. FRIDAY PLAYERS NIGHT AT GAMEWORKS: Teams are hosted for fun and games at GameWorks in Ybor City to compete off the field with interactive video games. Teams only from 6-8 p.m. Doors open to the public at 8. SATURDAY BUSCH GARDENS TEAM OUTING: Both teams will enjoy the attractions and festivities at Busch Gardens. Admission tickets for the general public are available at the gate. DEC. 30 OUTBACK BOWL BEACH DAY: Join both teams, their marching bands and cheerleaders as they enjoy the sun and beaches at the Hilton Clearwater Beach Resort. The day includes live music, skydivers, a tug-of-war and other contests from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. DEC. 31 TECO ENERGY PARADE & BAND BLAST: Ybor City is the site of festive celebration that features pep rally with both schools' marching bands and cheerleaders. The parade will feature floats and 20 marching bands. Free event starts at 5:30 p.m. and runs along 7th Avenue. LIGHT UP TAMPA BAY: Channelside will light up on New Year's Eve with live entertainment and a midnight Fireworks Show and Ball Drop along the downtown Tampa waterfront area. Call Channelside at (813) 223-4250 for more information. JAN. 1 PREGAME BOWL BASH: Fans can warm up for the game outside the stadium with live music and a pep rally. Food and refreshments will be available for purchase. The action begins at 8 a.m. on the south plaza between gates C and D at Raymond James Stadium. DeBARTOLO PREGAME SHOW: Colorful pregame show featuring the pageantry of high school and college bands along with numerous special activities, including a U.S. Marine Corps flyover and skydivers delivering the game ball. The Outback Bowl tradition begins at 10:15 a.m. OUTBACK BOWL: The 21st annual Outback Bowl matching Tennessee and Wisconsin kicks off at 11 a.m. Gates open at 9:30. The halftime show will feature more than 4,000 performers. ...more

December 23, 2007

The festive mood of the 24th annual Plant City Christmas Parade ended abruptly with the death of a 9-year-old Inverness boy who was killed by a moving church float. ...more

December 13, 2007

The hometown holiday parade went off without a hitch, but a boy's death during Plant City's Christmas Parade last week provoked a safety discussion among Dade City commissioners Tuesday evening. ...more

December 12, 2007

It has only been a year, but the Plant City Raiders are marching to a different tune. ...more

November 26, 2007

This year's Macy's Thanksgiving parade will march down Broadway today with a grumpy green Shrek - it's one of three new balloons - and the Virginia Tech marching band playing in tribute to victims of last spring's campus shooting. ...more

November 22, 2007

It was a red, white and blue kind of day Nov. 10 as hundreds of people turned out for the annual Veterans Day parade along U.S. 41. ...more

November 15, 2007

TOWN 'N COUNTRY - The annual Veterans Day Parade is not financially stable, but organizers are still holding the popular event. ...more

November 7, 2007

With brass shined and uniforms pressed, 23 Hillsborough County marching bands performed in crisp weather under clear skies Saturday for their annual ratings in the District VII FBA 2007 Marching Band Festival at Bloomingdale High School. ...more

November 4, 2007

TOWN 'N COUNTRY - Despite funding issues that threatened to postpone the 14th annual Veterans Day Parade, organizers are certain the show will go on. ...more

October 20, 2007