#BuyBeachesFirst
Whenever you are making a purchase, start small. Search our business categories to find a local business that fits your needs. Show your appreciation for them by sharing your experience and don’t forget to #buybeachesfirst
Holiday Boat Parades on the Tampa Bay Beaches
The Tampa Bay Beaches will have parades all throughout December 2022 for you to watch or participate in, and we have them all here for you.
Our Story
What started as a social media contest, grew into a movement. #BuyBeachesFirst not only redefined what it meant to shop-local, but what Community mindedness exemplified.
#BUYBEACHESFIRST
We offer steps on how to join the #buybeachesfirst movement as well as downloadable resources for businesses to use

How to Participate
We need your help spreading the word about the Shop Local Movement #Buybeachesfirst. A campaign for our beach communities aimed at re-circulating dollars in our local economy.
- Choose to visit a local business
- Show your support and Share local businesses
- Tag the business
- Use #BuyBeachesFirst on social media
- We’ll share your post