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 - 25th
Event Schedule
Schedule of Events for Hernando De Soto Historical Society Members, Visiting Krewes and Krewe Guests
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 Cocktail Reception (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
605 17th Ave W
Bradenton, FL 34205
Bradenton, FL 34205
(941) 747-1998
info@desotoHQ.com
Mon - Fri: 9:00 - 5:00
Sat - Sun: Closed
Sat - Sun: Closed