Fostering and facilitating an appreciation of Manatee County’s Spanish - American heritage and cultural alliances through special events, community collaborations and charitable giving Since 1939
De Soto Heritage Festival
April 22nd - 26th
Event Schedule
Schedule of Events for Hernando De Soto Historical Society Members, Visiting Krewes and Krewe Guests
Wednesday April 22nd
De Soto Queen Selection Program
Bradenton Area Convention Center
6:00pm ($20 General Admission, $30 Reserved Seating)
Thursday April 23rd
Welcome Reception,
Courtyard by Marriott
De Soto Dignitary Reception,
De Soto National Memorial, 5:30pm
Goat Party,
Courtyard by Marriott, 9:00pm
Friday April 24th
Old Goats Pub Crawl,
Bradenton, 9:00am
Hernando de Soto Royal Dinner (invitation only),
Courtyard by Marriott, 5:00pm
DeSoto Ball,
Bradenton Area Convention Center, 6:30pm
Saturday April 25th
Breakfast Buffet
Courtyard by Marriott
Pool-A-Palooza,
Courtyard by Marriott Pool, 10:00am
De Soto Grand Parade,
Manatee High School, 6:00pm
After Parade Party,
Courtyard by Marriott, 9:00pm
Sunday April 26th
Adios My Friends (invitation only),
Courtyard by Marriott, 8:00am
Sunday Funday,
Bradenton, 11:00am
6404 Manatee Ave. W. Suite G.
Bradenton, FL 34209
Bradenton, FL 34209
(941) 747-1998
info@desotoHQ.com
Mon - Fri: 9:00 - 5:00
Sat - Sun: Closed
Sat - Sun: Closed