It's time to clean the Float Storage Sheds and then some! (Sunday, October 25, 2026)

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT

The float and parade committees are once again joining hands for our first work day out at the yard. Come on out sisters and be a part of a fun-filled Sunday morning. First up, the sheds. They do need some clean out and organization. Start about 9:00am and work until we get it all done. Bring your gloves and smiles, but prepared to laugh a whole lot!

Code to get into the lot: 7178#

Side door code 2023

Dunedin Mardi Gras Parade (Tuesday, February 09, 2027)

Wed, 10 Feb 2027 00:00:00 GMT

Dunedin Mardi Gras Parade
Tuesday, February 3, 2027

Parade Route: North along Douglas Ave from

Beltrees St to Skinner Blvd.

Important Information You Need to Know for the Parade!

Navigating to Parade Staging:

Parking is available along the streets and at specified parking lots. Try to get there early as some streets close.

Parade Timeline:

5:00 PM – Float arrives in staging – Unit #TBD

5:30 PM – ALL MUST be in staging

6:30 PM – Group photo by the float

7:00 PM Parade begins

Facts you should know about the day:

Thieves are Unit #TDB

Snacks will be available. Dinner WILL NOT be provided. Encouraged to eat prior to staging.

Adult Guests and Minors:

Hold Harmless/Stepp’s Waivers MUST be signed and given to Kitty in staging if not already provided

For Thieves - TSL Bead Certification & Member Hold Harmless Waiver

For Minors - TSL Minor Hold Harmless Waiver Medical Authorization Fillable.pdf(no notary available in staging)

For Adult Guests and Security - Hold Harmless Form

12 and under MUST ride the float and stay with an adult

Children 13 and older may walk the parade route, however, there is NO ON/OFF once we are moving.

The parade is approx. 1.5 miles. Please make certain walkers are able to walk the entire parade.

Parade Attire:

Thieves are in full TSL Costume:

White dress with peplum, panty hose, black boots

White tunic with black leggings, peplum, black boots

White or black top with black pleather skirt or shorts, peplum, fishnet over panty hose, black boots

Black skirt, white blouse with vest, panty hose, black boots

Accessories - especially light up and Mardi Gras themed

Adult/guest attire – Dark bottoms, T-shirt/long-sleeve shirt/blouse, pirate outfits, and closed-toe shoes/boots. Pirate accessories encouraged. NO sandals/flip flops or obscene logos on attire.

Beads:

Bead colors – any colored beads for this parade.

Remove the beads from the plastic bags prior to parade day.

Beads/throws need to be underhand tossed or handed to the spectators. No overhand throwing allowed.

DO NOT DISTRIBUTE BEADS IN STAGING AREA PRIOR TO BEGINNING OF PARADE

Stop bead distribution at parade end

General Rules of Participation:

Listen to and be respectful of the TSL Team Security. They are there for your safety, as well as theirs.

NO smoking on the float. No smoking on the parade route.

At disbanding, please move quickly and safely. TSL Team Security will assist you.

Safety First:

Do not run up to the back of the float and jump on. Wait for a member of Team Security to assist you.

Keep a safe distance between you and the back of the float, in case the float makes a sudden stop.

On parade route, walk behind the float. Never along the side of the float.

DO NOT stop to pick up beads on the ground, keep moving.

Be aware of parade route hazards – beads, debris, and potholes in the streets.

Do not stand by the generators on the 2^nd floor – the chain closure is there for a reason.

Do not sit on the float shelves or railings while in staging or during the parade.

TSL Team Security will instruct you to keep moving if you fall behind. Keep up with the pace of the float.

If you are attending the parade, the forms need to be filled out and returned to Claudia prior to the parade. Please email them to: info@thievesofsanlorenzo.org

Thieves of San Lorenzo upcoming events

It's time to clean the Float Storage Sheds and then some! (Sunday, October 25, 2026)

Dunedin Mardi Gras Parade (Tuesday, February 09, 2027)