All posts tagged: Holidays

Things To Do: Weekend Of October 30, 2026

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Dunedin Downtown Day/Date Time Who Where Address Friday, Oct 30 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM Downtown Trick or Treat Night Caledonia Brewing 587 Main St Friday, Oct 30 6:00 PM Pine-O-Lantern Carving The Honu Restaurant & Tiki Bar 516 Grant St Friday, Oct 30 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Live Music with Rockin’ Rob Soggy Bottom Brewing Co. 660 Main St Friday, Oct 30 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM Bon Appétit Marina Halloween Party Bon Appétit Restaurant 148 Marina Plz Friday, Oct 30 7:00 PM Spooky Screening: The Shining 7venth Sun Brewery 1012 Broadway Friday, Oct 30 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM 2AT Live Performance The Dunedin Smokehouse 471 Main St Friday, Oct 30 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM Keith and Josh Live The West End Market (Dunedin Mix) 990 Broadway Friday, Oct 30 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM Trick-or-Treating with Live Catrinas & Mexican Candy Casa Tina Mexican Restaurant 365 Main St Saturday, Oct 31 5:00 PM Attack of the Costume Crawl (Stop 1) Rosie’s Tavern of Dunedin 330 Main St Saturday, Oct 31 …

A long line of heavily decorated golf carts driving down a town road toward a downtown district. In the center lane divider, a permanent "Main Street Dunedin" sign is clearly visible. On the back of one cart, a young woman smiles while holding an American flag, while her passenger sticks her arm out of the side of the vehicle to give a peace sign to the camera.

The Suncoast Celebrates America’s 250th Anniversary

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It was a special Fourth of July this summer. It marked the 250th Anniversary of the United States of America. The festivities exploded across our Suntropolitan cities with pool parties, barbecues, and afternoons spent on our world-class beaches. Whether it was sailboats, motorboats, and jet skis out on the water, or a quiet day spent fishing with friends, the holiday spirit was everywhere. Here are a few of the standout moments I captured this milestone weekend. Dunedin’s Golf Cart Parade The City of Dunedin kicked off the evening’s festivities with an incredibly high-energy golf cart parade down Main Street. More than 260 golf carts rolled through town, decked out in red, white, and blue decorations, USA flags, and 250-year birthday banners. Spreading Joy Along the Route Escorted by Firetruck 61, the parade snaked through the parking lots of Mease Manor retirement home and Mease Dunedin Hospital. The golf cart troops followed behind—waving, blowing soap bubbles, and shouting “Happy 4th of July!” to cheering residents watching from the sidewalks and apartment windows A Spectacle on Main Street …

Cinco de Mayo in Dunedin: A Night of Folklore, Family, and Farewell to Festival Season

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The streets were unusually light. I arrived an hour early to secure a parking space and claim a front-row spot for photos and notes. Spring training is over. The Blue Jays have headed north. The snowbirds have followed. Cinco de Mayo marks the end of festival season here in Dunedin. The next one does not begin until October. It was a lovely evening—just like any other in our little coastal town. A sea breeze. Clear skies. The kind of night that reminds you why you live here. And then, slowly, the locals began to trickle in. The Crowd Gathers After work. After school. Families arrived with folding chairs and blankets. Friends and neighbors filled Pioneer Park, settling in for a cultural show hosted by the one and only Tina of Casa Tina’s Restaurant. She began by introducing herself. And then she told a story. Tina and Javier’s Story Back in 1984, in Miami, Florida, Tina was a waitress. Her future husband, Javier Avila, was a cook. They met in a restaurant, fell in love, married, …

Cinco de Mayo at Casa Tina’s: A Dunedin Tradition Returns

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On Tuesday, May 5th, downtown Dunedin transforms into a sea of music and color for the 34th Annual Cinco de Mayo Fiesta. From the rhythmic beat of the percussion parade to the unmistakable smell of authentic tamales, the energy is always electric. I’ve been capturing this celebration for years, and this time, I’m bringing you along for the ride. Get ready for mariachis, giant mojiganga puppets, and enough salsa to keep you dancing until 10:00 PM. Mark your calendars, bring your appetite, and stay tuned to The Suntropolitan for a deep dive into the full schedule! 🎶🌮🎺 Entertainment to Include: Huevo Cosmico(Psychedlic Latin Folk) Grupo Folklorico Mahetzi(Traditional Mexican Folk Dancing) Wepa Salsa(Free Basic Salsa Lessons) Orquesta Infinidad(12 Piece Salsa Band) Puppet ParadeCome join the parade, lead by the Tarpon Springs High School Percussion Ensemble(7:30pm) You can find more official logistics on the City of Dunedin event page .

AI generated birthday cake celebrating 100 years.

A Century of Leadership: Dunedin Marks 100 Years as a City

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This year, Dunedin turns 100. Not the town itself—that story goes back much further, to Scottish settlers in the late 1800s and the citrus groves that followed. But on June 1, 1926, something changed. The Town of Dunedin officially became the City of Dunedin, adopting the Commission-Manager form of government that still guides us today. It is a centennial worth marking. 1926: The Year Everything Shifted Before 1926, Dunedin was a town. Small. Growing. But by the mid-1920s, the community had reached a point where the old ways of governing no longer fit. The solution was the Commission-Manager system—a structure that separates policymaking (the elected commission) from day-to-day administration (a professional city manager). It was a modern approach for a town ready to become a city. On June 1, 1926, that vision became official. Dunedin was incorporated as a city, and the new government took shape. What Happened That Year While Dunedin was finding its footing as a city, the world around it was shifting too. A few notes from 1926: And here, on the …

A Scottish Town Celebrates the Irish: St. Patrick’s Day in Dunedin

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This little old Scottish town knows how to throw an Irish party. On Saturday, March 15, Dunedin welcomed St. Patrick’s Day with a festival that ran from noon until 11 p.m., hosted by Flanagan’s Irish Pub. And if the sea of green was any indication, this town was ready to celebrate. The Weather Held The day started cloudy—the kind of gray that makes you wonder if the crowds will show. But by afternoon, the skies cleared. The sun came out, a steady cool breeze settled in, and Dunedin did what Dunedin does best: filled the streets with people. What We Saw Vendors lined the festival route, selling food, cold beverages, and Irish trinkets. There were so many people dressed in green that you could hardly find a spot without it. Irish costumes. Leprechaun hats. And yes—dogs in costumes too. Plenty of them. Our residents of Scottish descent made their presence known as well, wearing kilts that stood out proudly among all that green. It was a beautiful collision of two Celtic cultures, right here on …

St. Patrick’s Day in Dunedin: We’ll Be There with Cameras 📸🍀

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Green is coming to downtown Dunedin. St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner, and if you know this town, you know we do it right. From the annual 5K and 10K along the Pinellas Trail to the 12‑hour celebration at Flanagan’s—and everything in between—Dunedin knows how to show up for the Irish. This year, I’ll be out on the streets with my camera, documenting the kilts, the green outfits, the bagpipes, and the people who make this town feel like a celebration. What’s happening: Event Details St. Patrick’s Day 5K & 10K Sunday, March 15, 8:30 a.m. at HOB Brewing Company. Flat, fast course on the Pinellas Trail. Finisher medals, tech shirts, and free beer for runners 21+. Flanagan’s Street Celebration St. Patrick’s Day (Tuesday, March 17), 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. Downtown streets closed. Music, vendors, and the unofficial headquarters of Dunedin’s Irish spirit . City of Dunedin Pipe Band  Look for them at both events—they’ll be the ones making the hair on your arms stand up .

Mardi Gras 2026: Dunedin Showed Up

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Fat Tuesday returned to Dunedin on February 17, and the city showed up exactly the way it should. The weather was perfect—clear skies, cool and dry. Downtown was closed to traffic, opened to pedestrians, and filled with everything that makes this town worth documenting. The parade stepped off just after 7 p.m., led by Dunedin’s finest emergency crews strutting out freshly washed and polished firetrucks. Local businesses rolled through on floats that punched above their weight for a town this size. A percussion band kept the beat. Baton twirlers spun through intersections, followed by flag twirlers. And from the bow of a pirate float, beads flew into an audience that came ready to catch them. Musicians played. Vendors served local bites alongside familiar chain merchants. The scent of street food mixed with the salt air from the coast. Beads. Bands. The aroma of fresh beignets in the air. It was Mardi Gras in Dunedin. The crowd stretched blocks deep. Families. Dogs. Visitors from nearby towns. Locals who have watched this parade for decades. All ages. …

Halloween Annual Party 2018

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Cricketers British Pub is hosting their Annual Halloween Party and Costume Contest on October 27th beginning at 9 PM. This event requires a minimum age of 21 years to attend. Cricketers “A Sp👻👻ktacular Bash” Is a night to show off your best costume. Prizes for best costume and drink specials. Don’t drink and drive. Please drink responsibly we have the Jolly Trolley that runs till 11pm with pickups every 15 minutes with routs that run north and south transporting passengers to Dunedin and our sister cities Tarpon Springs, Palm Harbor, and Clearwater Beach. Cricketers is located in North Dunedin in the Causeway Plaza just behind McDonald’s at 2634 Bayshore Blvd., Dunedin FL. 34698 Come spend the evening enjoying great food and spirits, not spooky kind but, the cheerful kind and live entertainment.

Day Of The Dead 2018

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Come one come all! The most colorful and beautiful event, Dia De Los Muertos, is here again this Saturday October 20th hosted by Casa Tina’s Mexican Restaurant. The festivities begin at 5pm and with a parade at 9 pm. There will be music, food, and crafts from Mexico for purchase. The event will be located at John R. Lawrence Pioneer Park 420 Main Street Dunedin, FL 34698 and for more information (727) 734-9226. Kid friendly and pet friendly. Hope to see you there!