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SUMMARY:Annual "PASKO - A PHILIPPINE Christmas Celebration in Tampa
DESCRIPTION:The Philippine Cultural Foundation\, Inc.\, together with the Bicol Association of Southern Florida and the Philippine Nurses Association\, Gulf Coast Chapter\, warmly invites you to experience Pasko 2025\, a spectacular Christmas celebration bursting with Filipino energy\, color\, and community spirit. Join us on Sunday\, December 21\, 2025\, from 12:00 noon to 6:30 PM at the Bayanihan Arts and Events Center at 14301 Nine Eagles Drive in Tampa. The evening will continue with a treasured Simbang Gabi service beginning at 7:00 PM.\n\n\nFOOD\nSavor the flavors of the season with a feast of traditional Philippine dishes and festive treats prepared by local food vendors. Wander through a lively marketplace filled with creative and distinctive merchandise offered by Filipino American entrepreneurs from around the Tampa Bay Area.\n\n\nENTERTAINMENT\nThe entire center will come alive with nonstop performances and interactive games for everyone to enjoy. Experience an exciting showcase of talent from local artists and from PCFI’s resident performing groups\, including the Philippine Choral Group\, the Philippine Performing Arts Company\, Indak Pambata\, and the Musikong Kawayan Bamboo Ensemble. Leading all the fun is one of Tampa Bay’s premier Filipino American hosts\, the engaging EM C\, emcee. This is your chance to experience a joyful tapestry of music\, dance\, and culture from start to finish!\n\n\nCHRISTMAS TREE COMPETITION OF ORGANIZATIONS\nCelebrate the spirit of Christmas as you explore the dazzling entries in the annual Christmas Tree competition. Each tree is thoughtfully crafted by PCFI member organizations and proudly displayed throughout the festival hall\, creating a stunning holiday landscape for all to enjoy.\n\n\nLIVE NATIVITY\nExperience the magic of the season as Kumu V and Company bring this year’s Nativity Scene to life\, beautifully coordinated by Vivian Furigay Dudgeon.\n\n\nGIFT GIVING\nIf you would like to share gifts with your loved ones\, you are welcome to bring properly labeled presents\, which will be joyfully distributed by Pasko’s very own festival Santa.\n\n\n“SIMBANG GABI” (EVENMING MASS)\nThe celebration continues with a Simbang Gabi novena mass at 7:00 PM following the festival. This beloved Philippine tradition\, honored by Catholics and Aglipayans alike\, prepares the faithful for Christmas and pays homage to the Blessed Virgin Mary. The Sto. Niño Shrine USA\, Inc. and Ang Bisaya of Florida have generously coordinated the novena Masses across the Tampa Bay Area.\n\n\nENTRANCE DONATION\nGeneral admission to Pasko 2025 is 5 dollars. Children aged five and under may enter free of charge.\n\n\nPERFORMERS\nIf you wish to share your talent onstage\, please call (813) 925 1232 or (813) 317 5319 or reach out to us directly. Performances must feature Christmas-themed repertoire.\n\n\nFREE PARKING\nComplimentary parking will be available in designated areas. Kindly refrain from parking in marked reserved spots.\n\n\nFor more information regarding vendors or performers for Pasko 2025\, please get in touch with Tere Seggerman of the Bicol Association of Southern Florida at (863) 899 0402\, Teresita Rivera of the Philippine Nurses Association Gulf Coast Chapter\, or the Bayanihan Arts and Events Center office at (813) 925 1232. You may also visit www.pcfitampa.org for additional details.\n\n 
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LOCATION:Bayanihan Arts and Events Center\, 14301 9 Eagles Dr\, Tampa\, FL\, 33626\, United States
CATEGORIES:Christmas
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