Gecko Festival in Gulfport on Saturday

Saturday from 10am - 10pm it is the 13th annual Gecko Festival in downtown Gulfport. The town of Gulfport which is located on the Gulf of Mexico has chosen to hold the Gecko in high regards and they go all out to celebrate everything Gecko. www.geckofest.com This is a FREE fun and funky family friendly event with street performers, face painting, balloon artists, stilt walkers, mermaid display and over 200 vendors selling all types of unique items. The two highlights of this wild day are the colorful and crazy Walking Parade at 6pm where people and animals get all dressed up in Gecko themed costumes and the Street Dance at 8pm all this plus LIVE MUSIC on two separate stages. So tomorrow go to Gulfport explore this great little town, celebrate at the Gecko Festival and keep ENJOYING TAMPA BAY!