Celebrate spring in one of St. Pete’s most picturesque neighborhoods at Creekfest 2025, happening Saturday, April 19 from 3 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in Roser Park (835 7th Ave S). This free, family-friendly event invites the community to enjoy live music, poetry, and local culture nestled beneath the shady oaks and winding paths of historic Booker Creek.
Hosted by the Historic Roser Park Neighborhood Association in collaboration with the City of St. Petersburg, Creekfest showcases everything that makes Roser Park special—its natural beauty, creative energy, and strong community spirit. With support from sponsors like BayFirst Bank, Curaleaf, and Ace Handyman Services St. Pete, the event promises an afternoon packed with entertainment and heart.
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Music takes center stage at this year’s Creekfest, with a lineup that reflects St. Pete’s diverse creative scene. Featured performers include:
- Geri X – a beloved indie artist with deep roots in the local music scene
- Tonya Floyd Music – bringing soulful vocals and powerful melodies
- Nzou And The Afro Soul – delivering infectious rhythms and Afro-Caribbean vibes
- Undercover Rasta – a high-energy reggae fusion band
- Jacob the Handpanist – setting the mood with ambient handpan sounds
- Tyler Gillespie – spotlight poet for National Poetry Month
Roser Park celebrates the launch of its newest community event
Creekfest invites the community to unwind and connect. Guests are encouraged to bring blankets, snacks, and a few friends for a laid-back evening in the park.
Set against the lush landscape of Roser Park, this festival also highlights the importance of Booker Creek, a natural waterway that flows through the heart of the neighborhood. The event serves as a tribute to the area’s environmental and cultural heritage, making it more than just a concert—it’s a celebration of place.
Parking is limited, so organizers suggest walking, biking, or using public transportation to enjoy a car-free evening.
Roser Park, with its charming brick streets and historic homes, offers a one-of-a-kind backdrop for this community event.
Learn more about this historic neighborhood
Roser Park is one of St. Pete’s most historic and charming neighborhoods, tucked into a 270-acre district between 4th Street and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Street, and bordered by Booker Creek and Ingleside Avenue. Established as the city’s first residential subdivision outside of downtown, Roser Park was an early “streetcar suburb” with convenient access to the trolley line. Today, it’s listed on the National Register of Historic Places for its significance in community planning, architecture, and landscape design. The neighborhood also includes Greenwood Cemetery and one of the city’s oldest natural waterways, adding to its rich historical and cultural depth.
Known for its lush terrain and curving brick streets, Roser Park showcases a diverse mix of architectural styles—from Craftsman and Bungalow to Mediterranean Revival, Colonial Revival, and Tudor. Of the approximately 173 structures in the district, nearly all contribute to its historic character. The area is a standout example of the City Beautiful Movement, which emphasized livable cities enhanced by green spaces and thoughtful design. Many original features—like brick streets, hexagon pavers, granite curbstones, and rustic retaining walls—still remain, while the Historic Roser Park Neighborhood Association continues to preserve and restore vintage details, including period street lighting and signage.
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