Florida

Since 1890, the Tournament of Roses Parade has produced America’s New Year Celebration, bringing the traditions of the Rose Parade and Rose Bowl Game to Pasadena and the world for nearly 130 years. This year, Smokey and his friends at the National Association of State Foresters, the U.S. Forest Service, and the Ad Council will…

(Social-Media-Based Series of Events, Available Nationally) The Smokey Bear Birthday Banner Challenge is a nationwide, social-media-based project aimed at getting as many people as possible across the country to hold up or pose with a banner (supplied by the challenge organizer) wishing Smokey Bear a Happy 75th Birthday. All the photos submitted for the SBBBC…

Smokey Bear will be joining the fun at a spring training game between the Tampa Bay Rays and the Pittsburgh Pirates! Once Smokey has thrown out the first pitch, those in attendance will get the chance to sing happy birthday to him. Plus, the Florida Forest Service will be on-hand to answer questions about Firewise…

Smokey Bear will be throwing out the first pitch at this Lakeland Flying Tigers game! If you're in the crowd, you'll get to sing "Happy Birthday" to the guest of honor. In addition, ballpark staff will be in the crowd asking fire safety questions and giving out prizes.

The Florida Forest Service is hosting a Smokey Bear scavenger hunt that will cover several counties. The winner will receive a grand prize on August 3rd at the Rays spring training facility.

The Florida Forest Service is hosting a birthday party for Smokey Bear at Wakulla Springs State Park. Will you join us in celebrating Smokey's 75th birthday?

Free Summer Concert at Aaron Bessant Park on Thursday evening from 7-9 p.m Enjoy sunset and the retro soul sounds of Ruby Velle and the Soulphonics! Bring your own chairs or blankets. Buy food and beverages from local vendors or bring your own!

Smokey Bear will be celebrating his birthday with patients at the Wolfson Children's Hospital in Jacksonville, Florida.

Smokey Bear will be throwing out the first pitch at the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp baseball game!

For Smokey Bear's 75th birthday, he'll be visiting the Ronald McDonald House and Shands Children's Hospital.