After Gasparilla Cleanup Keep Tampa Bay Beautiful played a crucial role in mitigating the environmental impact of the annual Gasparilla parade by hosting cleanups at 4 key sites the Sunday after the event. More than 400 dedicated volunteers joined us to ensure that the litter and debris from the festivities didn’t end up polluting our waterways.
9,225 Lbs of trash
5,600 Lbs of recyclables
Our efforts are focused on minimizing the environmental footprint of Gasparilla, an iconic celebration that draws large crowds but can have a lasting negative effect on Tampa Bay’s ecosystem if not properly managed. By organizing these post-parade cleanups, our volunteers help prevent litter, especially harmful items like plastic beads, from entering the storm drains and flowing into the bay. This collective action helps protect our local marine life and maintain the beauty of our waterways for everyone to enjoy. We are incredibly grateful to all the volunteers who came out and made a lasting impact on our community!
KEEP TAMPA BAY BEAUTIFUL
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