Knight Parade with Jerry Springer this Saturday | News

Tampa, Fla. -- The Pin Chasers Knight Parade will kick off at 7 p.m. Saturday night in Ybor City. In addition to marching bands, floats and lots of beads, the parade will also feature an appearance by TV talk show host Jerry Springer.

Below is a release sent out promoting about Saturday night's parade:

This Saturday night, February 18, is the Krewe of the Knights of Sant' Yago's Pin Chasers Knight Parade on 7th Avenue in Ybor City.

It starts at 7 p.m. and goes east on 7th Avenue, from Nuccio Parkway to 22nd Street. Shops and restaurants in Ybor City will remain open all evening, and there will be free spectator viewing all along the parade route. Bleacher seat tickets are on sale at www.knightparade.com.

The Pin Chasers Knight Parade is a Tampa tradition, hosted by the Knights of Sant' Yago since 1974. The parade features illuminated floats, costumed participants, marching bands, lively music, and lots of beads. Last year, more than 7,500 participants and over 110,000 people turned out for the event.

The 2012 grand marshal is Mrs. World, April Lufriu. Special guest on the MOR float, Jerry Springer, will serve as an honorary grand marshal.

The official name of the event for 2012 is the Krewe of the Knights of Sant' Yago presents the Pin Chasers Knight Parade brought to you by Tampa Bay's MOR and estrellaTV Tampa Bay.

The parade is the Knights of Sant' Yago's largest fundraiser of the year. A portion of the parade proceeds benefit the Krewe of Sant' Yago Education Foundation, which is now in its 17th year, and to date has contributed in excess of $1,000,000 to endow scholarships at local colleges and universities.