YBOR CITY, FL – The Ybor City Historical Society is excited to take Tampa Bay back in time with its third annual celebration of Ybor City history with ¡VIVA!: Speakeasy Soiree.
¡VIVA! pays tribute to the rich, vibrant history of Ybor, while also showcasing some of the local flavors that helped found the city and make Tampa what it is today.
¡VIVA! transports guests back to Ybor City in the 1920s when the cigar industry and social scene were booming, and prohibition wasn’t slowing anyone down. This costume-optional, all-inclusive event will give patrons a taste of history, all in support of the Ybor City Historical Society, dedicated to preserving, promoting and celebrating Ybor’s unique cultural heritage.
¡VIVA! will feature live entertainment, including a live band and a 1920s dance performance by the HCC Ybor City Campus. It will also take guests back in time with cigar rolling and the chance to play bolita, just like people did in 1920s Ybor. The event will also have a wine pull and silent auction.
The event, presented by Hattricks, takes place from 7 to 10:30 p.m. Nov. 7 at the J.C. Newman Cigar Factory. Buy tickets at https://www.ybormuseum.org/events-programs.
General admission tickets cost $75 ($65 for members). Each ticket includes a password into the speakeasy, all-you-can-eat and drink from local restaurants featuring the tastes of Ybor, breweries and distilleries, commemorative cigar and pass to visit the Tampa Baseball Museum.
VIP tickets cost $125 ($115 for members) and include exclusive early access to the speakeasy for a special reception, as well as all the food and beverage tastings.
