Despite the forecast of persistent rain, thousands flocked to the historic “Deuces” neighborhood for the 2024 Publix Tampa Bay Collard Green Festival.
Despite persistent drizzle, thousands gathered for the Tampa Bay Collard Green Festival.
Despite the forecast of persistent rain, thousands flocked to the historic “Deuces” neighborhood Saturday for the 2024 Tampa Bay Collard Green Festival.
An early morning shower at the Carter G. Woodson African American Museum caused a brief delay in the festival’s opening, but the skies remained clear until late afternoon, allowing most events to proceed amid high spirits.
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Adrian Miller, The Soul Food Scholar, headlined the Collard Green Festival in St. Petersburg on Feb. 17, 2024.
The festival is an annual celebration of Black culture and is focused on improving the health and well-being of the Black community.
Headlining the festival this year was James Beard Award-winning author, Adrian Miller, The Soul Food Scholar, who captivated the audience with his insights and expertise.
Attendees also showed great enthusiasm for the festival’s expanded live entertainment lineup, featuring local rising songstress Shyann.
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Shyann is a rising artist who has performed with Kelly Rowland from Destiny’s Child, performed at the Collard Green Festival in St. Petersburg on Feb. 17, 2024.
Community service organizations reported significant engagement, and many vendors experienced sell-out success, contributing to the positive atmosphere of the entire day.
The Tampa Bay Collard Green Festival is an annual event held every Presidents’ Day weekend, so mark your calendars for February 15, 2025.
Here is just a taste of what people experienced:
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Alberta Williams, 85, dances with Healing Fyah Dey during the Tampa Bay Collard Green Festival on Feb. 17, 2024.
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Members of the Gibbs High School band perform at the Tampa Bay Collard Green Festival on Feb. 17, 2024.
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Rapper Cristol performs at the Tampa Bay Collard Green Festival in St. Petersburg on Feb. 17, 2024.
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Even the youngsters had fun at the Tampa Bay Collard Green Festival on Feb. 17, 2024.
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Rain couldn't hamper the enthusiasm of the thousands who attended the Tampa Bay Collard Green Festival on Feb. 17, 2024.
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Rain couldn't hamper the enthusiasm of the thousands who attended the Tampa Bay Collard Green Festival on Feb. 17, 2024.
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Veronica Williams, and Gayle Sims share a laugh during the Publix collard greens giveaway.
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Members of the Gibbs High School Band perform at the Collard Green Festival in St. Petersburg on Feb. 17, 2024.
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Rain couldn't hamper the enthusiasm of the thousands who attended the Tampa Bay Collard Green Festival on Feb. 17, 2024.
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Collard greens were aplenty.
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Rain couldn't hamper the enthusiasm of the thousands who attended the Tampa Bay Collard Green Festival on Feb. 17, 2024.
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Rain couldn't hamper the enthusiasm of the thousands who attended the Tampa Bay Collard Green Festival on Feb. 17, 2024.
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An early morning shower caused a brief delay, but the skies remained clear until late afternoon at the Tampa Bay Collard Green Festival on Feb. 17, 2024.
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Collard greens were the main attraction.
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Vendors displayed their goods at the Tampa Bay Collard Green Festival on Feb. 17, 2024.
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An early morning shower caused a brief delay, but the skies remained clear until late afternoon at the Tampa Bay Collard Green Festival on Feb. 17, 2024.
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Crowds showed their spirit at the Tampa Bay Collard Green Festival on Feb. 17, 2024.
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An early morning shower caused a brief delay, but the skies remained clear until late afternoon at the Tampa Bay Collard Green Festival on Feb. 17, 2024.
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Rain couldn't dampen spirits at the Tampa Bay Collard Green Festival on Feb. 17, 2024.
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Bands performed at the Tampa Bay Collard Green Festival on Feb. 17, 2024.
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Even some ribs were cooked up at the Tampa Bay Collard Green Festival on Feb. 17, 2024.
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Rain poncho were in order at the Tampa Bay Collard Green Festival on Feb. 17, 2024.
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There was plenty of celebration at the Tampa Bay Collard Green Festival on Feb. 17, 2024.
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Collard greens were aplenty during the Tampa Bay Collard Green Festival on Feb. 17, 2024.
