Krewe of St. Brigit was chartered in July, 2003 and formed with community service endeavors in mind. The collective resources of our members aspire to make significant contributions to our community with women’s charities a priority in our fundraising efforts.  In 2008 we débuted our “tavern” float.  The float is inspired by a local Irish tavern and is the design of Mary Dietz (1959-2014), one of our founding members.  Helped by many of the float fairies over the past few years it is now a detailed and intriguing float that has many special symbols that only we understand and appreciate, as special members of our society of women.

In 2012 we joined the Krewe of Shamrock and The Highlanders to host the Tampa Bay Tartan Ball.  The ball has become one of the talked about events of the pre-season and is dated around the time of the Celtic Fall Solstice. 

We also celebrate Imbolc, traditionally held February 1^st , which is regarded as the true First Day of Spring, the Celtic Season of Light, when bonfires burned in honor of Brigid the goddess, symbolizing purification after being confined to one's home during the long bleak winter.  But since the YMKG Day parade falls within this time period we, as a krewe, gather the night before the parade to celebrate Imbolc. 

To become a member of (KOSB) the Krewe of St Brigit, you must be sponsored by one of our members and we are limited by 75 members.  We accept both women and men, but we are a matriarchal society so men have no vote. Our members are from all over Florida and from all walks of life. 

On the months when we do not have a formal event, we meet to chat, cajole and “catch up” with each other.  The socials are scheduled throughout the city and usually fall on the 3^rd Thursday of the month.  This is the best chance to meet us and get to know our members before deciding if this is a good fit for you.  You can email us and ask for an invitation by telling us a little about yourself.  We participate in the 3 Major parades at this time….Gasparilla Parade of the Pirates, Knights of Sant’ Yago Knight Parade, and the Rough Riders St. Patrick’s Day Parade. 

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