Each year, Gulfport celebrates the end of summer with its largest festival of the year, dedicated to the town’s unofficial mascot and favorite reptile. The festival has grown to become one of Tampa Bay’s most anticipated events of the year.

GECKOFEST is preceded each year. bythGEck Art Show, Geck Crawl, and Gecko Ball. All events are hosted by the non-profit Gulfport Merchants Chamber. A portion of proceeds from all gecko events benefits local charities each year.