"We pull over 10 lbs. of Gasparilla beads out of the water every time we go out to retrieve them." -Demetri

We all have a responsibility to keep plastic pollution out of Tampa Bay waterways .

Green Gasparilla was founded by two teen-environmentalists, Demetri and Ethan. They are dedicated to bringing awareness to the dangers caused by the onslaught of Gasparilla Boat Parade beads being tossed into Tampa Bay waterways each year. The Gasparilla Festival is an exciting and long-standing annual tradition in the Tampa Bay area. It should be celebrated in an eco-friendly and responsible way so that our waterways can be clean and healthy for generations to come.