So, for the first time, the company has taken charge of Guavaween's parade, the Mama Guava Stumble. Even before seeing the fruits of these labors, the traditionalists are saying it's unfortunate that the festival needs that kind of artificial resuscitation. But if Guavaween's rogue charm is being sacrificed, it is in the name of safety, says Hickey. But some business owners, who said business was lighter than on a typical Saturday, demanded changes. That's what we all like about it.
Police seem pretty pleased with the changes.
Casey Newcomb, who has served as event commander at Guavaween for the past several years and worked at the festival in some capacity since its inception. But despite the purported safe atmosphere of Guavaween, attendees are still encouraged to take their children home before the nighttime revelry begins. Seems there a limit to how much one can tame Guavaween. St. Petersburg Times.