Monday, January 19, 2026
1. Event Locations
2. Cookout Site: 4902 N 22nd St, Tampa, FL 33610
3. Parade Drop-Off Point: 1312 E Columbus Dr., Tampa, FL 33605
Schedule
Setup Time: 6:00 AM
Shuttle Service: 6:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Key Information
Cookout Setup
1. Volunteers should arrive at the cookout site by 6:00 AM.
2. Early arrival helps avoid traffic delays due to street closures.
3. Shuttle Service for Parade Walkers
4. Shuttle service will run from the cookout site to the parade starting point.
5. Parking is available at the cookout site, conveniently located at the end of the parade route.
6. Volunteer Drivers Needed:
7. Drivers will use their own vehicles to transport walkers between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM.
8. This schedule ensures drivers can return before traffic increases.
9. If you can assist as a shuttle driver, please reply to this email or contact the organizer directly.
10. Restrooms
*Two porta-potties will be available at the cookout site (Men’s & Women’s).
Parade Staging Area
After drop-off at 1312 E Columbus Dr., proceed down Avenida República de Cuba to your staging number.
Staging number is 30
Attire
Gamma Eta Sigma members: Wear Sigma paraphernalia.
Sigma Beta Club members: Bring Sigma Beta T-shirts (weather permitting).
Life Link participants: Wear MLK /Life Link shirts.
Additional Needs:
Brothers are asked to bring coolers with ice for water.
Please bring your own lawn chairs.
Shuttle Route Directions
Start at 4902 N 22nd St, Tampa, FL 33610
Turn left toward E Hillsborough Ave
Turn left onto E Hillsborough Ave
Turn left onto E Columbus Dr.
Drop off at 1312 E Columbus Dr., Tampa, FL 33605
Volunteers Needed
Life Link Table: 2 volunteers to distribute information
Food Area: 2 brothers to help wrap hot dogs and hamburgers
Setup Crew: 4 volunteers to set up tents, tables, and chairs
Breakdown Crew: 4 volunteers to take down tents, tables, and chairs
