Year Founded: 1986

City: Brandon

Members: 60
Only Female Members.

Krewe Motto: "A hundred years from now it will not matter what my bank account was, what sort of house I lived in, or the kind of car I drove...but the world may be different because I was important in the life of a child."

Additional Information: The name "Alegria" was chosen because it is the Spanish word for happiness and joy. We became known as Tony Garcia's "Goodwill Ambassadors" because of the many events we helped with over the years. For the past 18 years, we have done our best to represent him and this community well.

Charities: Like other krewes, the members of Alegria work hard in the community supporting causes such as the Children's Cancer Hospital, Metropolitan Ministries and Shriners. We are proudest, however, of our own "Kickin' for Kids" program, which provides new shoes for children. To date, over 2,000 pairs of shoes have been distributed through local schools and childcare centers.

Charity Spotlight:
• Alegria Kickin' for Kids