Visiting Krewes

Join us as we celebrate the 59th Annual Springtime Tallahassee Festival!

We are pleased to invite you to the 59th Annual Springtime Tallahassee Festival weekend, April 2-3, 2027. If you’ve celebrated this Festival with us before, we hope you’ll join us again for an exciting, fun-filled weekend. If you’re new to our Festival, get ready for some outstanding hospitality and a weekend you won’t soon forget!

Please register for events by March 13, 2027.

*Please note, all ticketed festival weekend events are for guests aged 21 & older only.*

Event Schedule

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Thursday April 1st

Time	Details
4:00 PM – 5:30 PM	Hospitality Suite – Doubletree Hotel 2nd floor, wristband entry.
6:00 PM – 6:45 PM	Continuous shuttle service to Float Gloat (will make multiple loops)
6:30 PM – 10:00 PM	Float Gloat – Basil’s Barn, 216 Oakland Avenue, wristband entry. Theme: Coming Soon, Hosted by Spanish Krewe What: Float viewing, chili cook-off, open bar, heavy appetizers, music, & dancing. Attire: Krewe costume, theme attire or Krewe casual.
9:30 PM – 10:15 PM	Continuous shuttle service to Doubletree Hotel
10:30 PM – 12:30 AM	Hospitality Suite – Doubletree Hotel 2nd floor, wristband entry.

Friday April 2nd

Time	Details
9:30 AM	Buses depart Doubletree for Teddy Bear Run to Gene Cox Stadium
10:00 AM – Noon	Teddy Bear Run – Gene Cox Stadium, 601 Paul Russell Rd, wristband entry What: Greet Leon County Schools ESE children in costume; visit with children, let them experience floats, giveaways, etc. in a stationary parade. Attire: Krewe costumes; parade attire. What to Bring: Giveaways such as beads, toys, etc., and of course teddy bears! (No food)
Noon – 1:00 PM	Teddy Bear Run Lunch – Walk from Gene Cox, wristband entry What: Lunch hosted by Governor 55 Jeff Doxsee and First Lady Terri Doxsee for those handing out smiles at the Teddy Bear Run.
12:45 PM	Bus departs from Gene Cox, return to Doubletree Hotel
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM	Bourbon & Bubbles – Eve on Adams, Doubletree Rooftop, wristband entry What: Casual bourbon & champagne sipping event; cash bar available. Attire: Krewe casual.
4:00 PM – 5:30 PM	Hospitality Suite – Doubletree Hotel 2nd floor, wristband entry.
6:00 PM – 10:30 PM	Music Festival (Day 1) – Kleman Plaza, walk from Doubletree Hotel What: Outdoor live concert with national entertainment. Free concert for general admission; cash beer & food concessions available. Paid Option: VIP Lounge – private restroom, open bar with beer & wine, and dinner. Requires special lanyard for entry. See event costs for pricing.
11:30 PM – 12:30 AM	Hospitality Suite – Doubletree Hotel 2nd floor, wristband entry.

Saturday April 3rd

Time	Details
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM	Jubilee in the Park – Free admission
8:00 AM – 9:30 AM	Shuttles to Parade Staging – Van pickup at Aloft Hotel (N Adams St & E Call St) Drop-off at Springtime Tallahassee Office (5th Ave) – Float staging between 7th Ave and 3rd Ave on N Monroe St.
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM	Grand Parade
11:30 AM – 4:30 PM	Music Festival (Day 2) – Jubilee Main Stage, S Adams St & College Ave What: Live concert featuring local and regional talent. Free concert with cash bar and food concessions.
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM	Hospitality Suite – Doubletree Hotel, 2nd floor, wristband entry.
7:45 PM – 8:15 PM	Continuous shuttle service from Doubletree Hotel for Crash Party
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM	Crash Party – The Moon, 1105 E. Lafayette St. Theme: Coming Soon; hosted by 20th Century Krewe Attire: Theme-based costume or Krewe casual.
10:30 PM – 11:15 PM	Continuous shuttle service to return to Doubletree Hotel from Crash Party
11:30 PM – 1:00 AM	Hospitality Suite – Doubletree Hotel, 2nd floor, wristband entry.

Sunday April 4th

Time	Details
9:30 AM – 11:00 AM	First Lady’s Brunch – Doubletree Hotel Hosted by Governor 55 Jeff Doxsee and First Lady Terri Doxsee What: Sendoff brunch with VIP gift exchange; cash bar.