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[vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”176845″ img_size=”full”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text el_class=”center”]Saturday, February 17, 2024
\n<\/strong>6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
\n
\n<\/em>Academy of the Holy Names<\/strong>
\n3319 Bayshore Blvd, Tampa, FL 33629<\/p>\n

Guests can enter campus through the gate off of MacDill Avenue and will be directed by security for parking and drop-off.<\/p>\n

Cost<\/strong>
\nFree[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”22px”][vc_column_text]Get ready for an evening of sparkle, sweetness, and inclusivity at our “Glitter and Gumdrops” themed Friendship Ball, proudly hosted by Best Buddies in Tampa Bay! This extraordinary event is open to Middle School – College aged participants who are registered in our programs, fostering a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere where individuals of all abilities can come together for a night of joy and celebration.<\/p>\n

Lace up your dancing shoes, and get ready to step into a world of sparkle and sweetness with beats provided by DJ Jefflow. Capture the magic of the night at our inclusive photobooth, designed to accommodate all, where smiles and laughter are the main accessories.<\/p>\n

We are excited to welcome you to a prom where everyone is a star, and the magic of togetherness shines the brightest. Don’t miss out on this extraordinary experience\u2014mark your calendars for a night of joy, laughter, and a touch of glitter and gumdrops![\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1703187142656{margin-top: 12px !important;}”]RSVP:<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_raw_html]JTNDc2NyaXB0JTIwc3JjJTNEJTIyaHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZzZWN1cmUuZW5nYWdlZGRvbm9yLmNvbSUyRnNjcmlwdCUyRmNvcmUuYXNoeCUzRmMlM0RGRDcyNTc4MC03OTRGLTRFOEEtOTcwMC1GM0RGMUYyRTExMDklMjIlMjB0eXBlJTNEJTIydGV4dCUyRmphdmFzY3JpcHQlMjIlM0UlM0MlMkZzY3JpcHQlM0UlMjAlMEElM0NzY3JpcHQlMjBpZCUzRCUyMmJlbmZvcm0lMjIlMjB0eXBlJTNEJTIydGV4dCUyRmphdmFzY3JpcHQlMjIlM0ViZW5Gb3JtJTI4MTIxMzUlMkMlMjAlMjJiZW5mb3JtJTIyJTI5JTNCJTNDJTJGc2NyaXB0JTNFJTIw[\/vc_raw_html][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner offset=”vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs”][vc_column_text]We appreciate your interest; however, this year’s event has sold out. We hope you can join us next year!<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

February 17, 2024<\/strong>
\nTampa, FL<\/em><\/p>\n

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