Wake Up Call….

Living in the Tampa Bay area makes one aware of the many festivals of historic value which we have annually….
In February there is the Gasparilla which is a ‘Southern style Mardi Gras’ and people go ‘bonkers’……
Today in Tarpon Springs is the 99th year of the Greek Orthodox Epiphany celebration and the traditional diving for the cross…
Epiphany is a full day of activities culminating into the moment when 45 Greek Orthodox boys ages 16 to 18 dive into Spring Bayou to retrieve ‘The Cross’…The day which is always Jan. 6th, celebrates the baptism of Christ in the Jordan River….
Below is a picture and last years winner, Jimmy Hughes……