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Guavaween is an annual event that takes place on a Saturday near Halloween during October in Ybor City, Florida. Since its inception more than 20 years ago, Guavaween has grown increasingly popular and has become one of the busiest festivals in Ybor. The daylight hours are usually more family-oriented and in the past have included such activities as a costume contest, scavenger hunt, Trick-or-Treat at Centro Ybor, food and amusement rides. Around dusk the Mama Guava Stumble Parade, Guavaween's most popular attraction, makes it way down Seventh Avenue (which is the main street in Ybor). The parade, led by Mama and Papa Guava, features floats and costumed individuals who throw candy and beads to the spectators.1 What To Expect
It is quite common for both adults and children to attend Guavaween in costume. Things tend to become more risqué during the evening hours so plan accordingly if Ybor's sultry side is something you do or do not wish to experience. Parking can be extremely difficult in Ybor during Guavaween so plan to arrive early if you want a parking space and expect to pay for it.
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