Kicken' for Kids at Christmas

The spirit of Christmas is about seeing the sparkle and wonderment reflected in a child's eyes.  

The Krewe of Alegria exemplifies this spirit of giving through their Kicken' for Kids organization.  The mission of Kicken' for Kids is to provide new shoes to children in the Tampa Bay Area.

Kicken' for Kids partners with Amy Mandell owner of Feet First (3401 W. Bay to Bay Blvd. 33629 813-835-1339)  in South Tampa to purchase new Nike athletic shoes at a special rate in order to to distribute to the children.  

On Thursday, December 19, 2013, the ladies from The Krewe of Alegria distributed shoes to Cleveland Elementary and Cornerstone Kids.

Shoes were also dropped off at Salesian Boys and Girls Club, and will be taken to Safety Harbor Center.

Through out the year The Krewe of Alegria raises funds for this endeavor by hosting several fundraisers.  The most recent was Latin Nights in November, and the Cutest Pirate Dog Contest is coming up January 4, 2014.

For more information about the Krewe of Alegria, or to make a donation to Kicken' for Kids visit:  http://www.kreweofalegria.com/

For more information about The Krewe of Alegria's 3rd Annual Cutest Pirate Dog Contesthttps://www.facebook.com/events/635696193148072/ 

Tampa Nights Latin Style

Celebrate the rich history of Tampa with Gasparilla's first all-women's krewe at the Don Vicente de Ybor Historic Inn. 

This evening's entertainment features live Latin music to dance the night away, performances by Flaminco dancer.  If you are feeling lucky there is gambling tables.  And what would a night in Tampa be without hand-rolled cigars?   Silent and live auctions.  Full bar and $3 Alegria Sangria.  Latin-inspired food.

$20 at the door. 

 Proceeds benefit Alegria's Kicken' for Kids. This is Alegria's own 501c3 foundation that provides new shoes to deserving children in the Tampa Bay area.   

For more information about the Krewe of Alegria and Kicken' for Kids visit:  http://www.kreweofalegria.com/

The Don Vicente de Ybor is an elegant boutique hotel located in Ybor City.  The address is 1915 Republica de Cuba (corner of 14th and 9th)  The Don Vicente was built in 1895 and is a part of the rich Ybor heritage.

For more information about the Don Vicente de Ybor visit:  http://www.donvicenteinn.com/

Alegria's Second Annual Halloween Pub Crawl and Costume Contest

Last year was so much fun it was scary!

Pub Crawl begins at Gaspar's Grotto (1805 E. 7th Ave,  Tampa)

on Friday, October 25, 2013 at 7:00 p.m.   and hits the hottest night spots in Ybor City.

$20 to join

Drink specials at every stop along the way.

Costume contest at the last stop.

Proceeds from Alegria's 2nd Annual Pub Crawl and Costume Contest benefit 

Alegria's Kicken' for Kids.

Funded by the efforts of the members of AlegriaKicken’ for Kids provides new shoes for deserving children in the Tampa Bay Area.  Recipients of new shoes have included children from Cleveland Elementary, Metropolitan Ministries, and Florida Sheriff’s Youth Ranch, Cornerstone Kids, and Salesian Boys and Girls Club.  

Alegria Teams with Hooters for Charity

Hooters to Hooters 5k and 10k run.

Special thanks to Stephanie Corbo for making this possible for Alegria to participate.  

Volunteers from the Krewe of Alegria teamed up with Clearwater Hooters to raise money for charity.  

One of the charities that benefited was Alegria's Kicken' for Kids.

Kicken' for Kids provides new shoes for children in the Tampa Bay Area.

   

The Hooters Girls ready for the start of the race.

Runners are ready to get started.

Everybody is off to a great start. 

Family and friends are on hand to cheer on the runners at the finish line.

Beautiful morning for a run.

This is me posing with first person to cross the finish line.

Love these ladies and their matching running outfits.

The runners were treated to Hooters food...

and a nice cold beer!

Viva Alegria!