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Neighbors January 3, 2024 11:41 am

JOIN CHRONISTER’S KREWE: OPPORTUNITY TO RIDE ON HCSO’S FLOAT IN GASPARILLA CHILDREN’S PARADE

By Michelle Caceres

Join the hunt to win the treasure of riding on HCSO's float in the Gasparilla Children's Parade.

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Ahoy, adventurers! Embark on a legendary treasure hunt unlike any other! Buccaneers are invited to join Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) in the quest for a chance to secure a spot aboard the HCSO parade float at Children’s Gasparilla on January 20.

“The Gasparilla season is a joyful and exciting one for all of the Tampa Bay area, and the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office and I are thrilled to welcome up to four lucky winners to the festivities,” said Sheriff Chad Chronister. “The Children’s Parade is a wonderful opportunity for our deputies to interact with our tiniest residents, and I am looking forward to giving some children a chance to enjoy the parade from our view!”

Here be the rules for our legendary treasure hunt: from January 5 through January 7, HCSO will share a a riddle on the official @HCSOSheriff Instagram page leading pirates to a Tampa Bay location.

Participants must:

☠️ Solve the riddle that leads to the secret location where the Sheriff’s logo hides.

☠️ Take a selfie with the Sheriff’s logo at the location and post to your Instagram page.

☠️ Tag #teamHCSO on your post.

☠️ Follow @HCSOSheriff on Instagram and give the photo a like.

Each post is an additional entry. Up to four spots available to win. Child must be 6+ years old. This contest is not associated with Instagram.

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