{"id":19,"date":"2025-08-08T03:25:42","date_gmt":"2025-08-08T03:25:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/germantampa.com\/dancers\/\/home-2\/"},"modified":"2026-11-03T22:20:34","modified_gmt":"2026-11-04T03:20:34","slug":"home-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/germantampabay.com\/dancers\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"426\" src=\"https:\/\/germantampabay.com\/dancers\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/header_traeger-1024x426.jpg\" alt=\"GCESV Breastplate\" class=\"wp-image-84\" srcset=\"https:\/\/germantampabay.com\/dancers\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/header_traeger-1024x426.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/germantampabay.com\/dancers\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/header_traeger-300x125.jpg 300w, https:\/\/germantampabay.com\/dancers\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/header_traeger-768x320.jpg 768w, https:\/\/germantampabay.com\/dancers\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/header_traeger.jpg 1201w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Herzlich Wilkommen!<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Welcome from the Gulf Coast Enzianer Schuhplattler Verein. We are an authentic Bavarian dance troupe located in the Tampa Bay area of Florida, USA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">Fahnenweihe<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"646\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/germantampabay.com\/dancers\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/fahne0.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-101\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.0253968253968253;width:646px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/germantampabay.com\/dancers\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/fahne0.jpg 646w, https:\/\/germantampabay.com\/dancers\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/fahne0-300x293.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 646px) 100vw, 646px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-x-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>50. Stiftungsfest &amp; GCESV Fahnenweihe<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-1 wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/kmKnBcVv4K149Cu46\">Order Tickets<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Friday, February 12, 2027<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Event Check-In at the Hotel\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Find us in the hotel lobby to collect your Welcome Packets and carnations!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Heimatabend 6 PM \u2013 10 PM (Doors Open at 5:30 PM)\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/germantampabay.com\/\">German-American Society Friendship<\/a> of Pinellas County (8098 66th St N, Pinellas Park, FL 33781)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wear your event pin to enter the Heimatabend for free.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Didn\u2019t have a chance to catch us at the hotel? Check in at the club and stay for dinner!\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Dinner ($15-$20), drinks, and German desserts will be available for purchase<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Seafood options and additional beverage options will be available for purchase at our on-site brewery! (See <a href=\"https:\/\/weltonbrewingcompany.com\/\">Welton\u2019s Brewery<\/a> for more information)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Visit GCESV\u2019s history display inside the German Club.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Music by Bob Houston<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Saturday, February 13, 2027<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Event Check-In at the Hotel\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Find us in the hotel lobby to collect your Welcome Packets and carnations!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Fahnenweihe 1:30 PM\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>All Saints Catholic Church (2801 Curlew Rd, Clearwater, FL 33761)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Banquet 6 PM \u2013 10 PM\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cuban Civic Center (10905 Memorial Hwy, Tampa, FL 33615)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Please ensure you\u2019re wearing your event pin!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A buffet dinner, non-alcholic dinks (soda\/water\/coffee), and (4) beer\/wine (21+) are included:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ropa vieja, yellow rice, plantains, chicken alfredo, steamed vegetables, salad, Cuban bread with butter, and German desserts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Please let us know if you require a vegetarian\/vegan or gluten free dish.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A parade of flags, anthems, Fahnenb\u00e4nder\/gift presentation, and Ehrent\u00e4nze will happen throughout the night<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Music by Steve Angel<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Sunday, February 14, 2027<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Fr\u00fchschoppen\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>GASF (8098 66th St N, Pinellas Park, FL 33781)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wear your event pin to enter the Fr\u00fchschoppen.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fr\u00fchschoppen consists of a weissbier, bretzen, and 2 weisswurst for $20\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>For those who don\u2019t drink weissbier, the drink can be exchanged for wine, soda, or water.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Visit GCESV\u2019s history display inside the German Club.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">The Big Game Watch Party\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Want to watch the Big Game? Come back (or stay) for a viewing party hosted by GASF!\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Food will be available throughout the game and the bar will be open, of course!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Hotel Information<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Main Hotel \u2013&nbsp;<\/strong>Holiday Inn Express &amp; Suites Clearwater\/U.S. 19\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>2580 Gulf To Bay Blvd, Clearwater, FL 33765<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To Book:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Online:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ihg.com\/holidayinnexpress\/hotels\/us\/en\/find-hotels\/select-roomrate?qDest=2580%20Gulf%20To%20Bay%20Blvd.,%20Clearwater,%20FL,%20US&amp;qPt=CASH&amp;qCiD=12&amp;qCoD=15&amp;qCiMy=012027&amp;qCoMy=012027&amp;qAdlt=1&amp;qChld=0&amp;qRms=1&amp;qIta=99634975&amp;qRtP=6CBARC&amp;qAAR=6CBARC&amp;qGrpCd=gce&amp;qSlH=CLWHS&amp;srb_u=1&amp;qFS=false&amp;qSrt=sBR&amp;qBrs=6c.hi.ex.sb.ul.ic.cp.cw.in.vn.cv.rs.ki.kd.ma.sp.va.sp.re.vx.nd.sx.we.lx.rn.sn.sn.sn.sn.sn.nu.ge.fa&amp;qWch=0&amp;qSmP=0&amp;qRad=30&amp;qRdU=mi&amp;setPMCookies=false&amp;qpMbw=0&amp;qErm=false&amp;qpMn=1&amp;qpMbx=0&amp;qRmFltr=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Select Your Room<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>By Phone:&nbsp;(727) 797 \u2013 6300 ext. 1\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Book under the Block Name \u201cGCESV\u2019s 50th Anniversary\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Block Code: GCE<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">La Quinta by Wyndham Clearwater Central\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>21338 US-19, Clearwater, FL 33765<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To Book:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Online:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wyndhamhotels.com\/laquinta\/clearwater-florida\/la-quinta-inn-clearwater-central\/rooms-rates?brand_id=LQ&amp;checkInDate=2\/12\/2027&amp;checkOutDate=2\/15\/2027&amp;useWRPoints=false&amp;children=0&amp;groupCode=021227GCE&amp;adults=1&amp;rooms=1&amp;loc=ChIJGbt04v3xwogR-5I80tHfqXU&amp;sessionId=1694704873\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Select Your Room<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>By Phone:&nbsp;(727) 799 \u2013 1565\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Let them know you\u2019re booking with GCESV and ask for Dawn Basic<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/germantampabay.com\/dancers\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/hotel_info.pdf\">Printable PDF    Hotel Information<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Herzlich Wilkommen! 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