Roost & Rally Returns to Ybor with Costumes and Cause

When the sun sinks low and shadows stretch like long fingers down the bricked lanes of Ybor City, a strange magic begins to stir. This month, that enchantment takes form not in whispers or ghosts—but in feathers. Roost & Rally, the wildly whimsical bar crawl for a cause, is set to shake up Tampa’s most storied neighborhood on Saturday, May 17. And the focus? Not pirates, not cigars—but chickens.

Cluck Yeah: A Bar Crawl Like No Other

You heard it right. There’s now a no-cover, “mother cluckin’” bar crawl that celebrates the plucky little legends of Ybor City—its famously feral chickens. These birds have long ruled the cobbled streets like winged monarchs, clucking beneath neon lights and strutting between barstools. And now, they’re getting a proper tribute. Organized by Creative Loafing Tampa Bay, the Roost & Rally bar crawl promises drink specials, giveaways, and unforgettable photo ops.