Knights with a Heart is a program that started a few years ago by The Krewe of The Knights of Sant’ Yago. It’s a way to bring part of the Gasparilla celebration to those people who couldn’t attend the parades and other festivities.
Krewe members in costume visit various area hospitals on Valentine’s Day, and pass out beads, toys, and goodies to sick children, injured veterans, and cancer patients in an effort to bring a little cheer into their lives.
They arrive in the Krewe Trolley (used in parades) and spend time at James Haley Veterans Hospital, St Joseph’s Children’s Hospital, Tampa General Hospital, and the Moffitt Cancer Center at the University of South Florida.
With the Knight Parade falling on Valentine’s Day this year, the Krewe opted to go on the day before, February 13th. This is one of the events that is near and dear to all of the Krewe member’s hearts.
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