Name: Ybor 140th Cigar Anniversary
Start: 2026-04-13T12:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-04-13T14:30:00-04:00
Location: Hotel Haya

On April 13, 1886, the first cigar was rolled in Ybor City. A moment that shaped a neighborhood, a culture, and a legacy.
About this Event

This year, we invite you to be part of that story.

Join us on 7th Avenue in front of Hotel Haya as we come together as a community to honor Ybor’s past and participate in its living history. In a symbolic tribute, 140 hands will come together to roll a single cigar, guided by professional cigar rollers, representing the generations of craftsmanship that built this city.

Guests are invited to sign up and take part in this once-in-a-lifetime experience: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F084AA4AA2FA7FF2-63095912-cigar

Throughout the afternoon, enjoy:

Cuban sandwich bites and paella from Hotel Haya
Pop-up mobile museums from the Ybor City Museum Society and Tampa Bay History Center
Stories and surprise guests sharing the rich history and evolution of Ybor City
A community-driven, come-and-go atmosphere on historic 7th Avenue

At 2:15 PM, we’ll gather for the final roll a celebratory moment marking the completion of the cigar and honoring 140 years of heritage, resilience, and community.

This is more than an event, it’s a moment in time.

We invite locals, businesses, and visitors alike to stop by, take part, and be part of Ybor history.

Valet parking will be available at Hotel Haya for $10, with additional city parking located throughout Ybor City. This event is open to the community and free to attend—guests are welcome to come and go throughout the afternoon.

Extend the Experience |
Turn the celebration into an overnight story. With The Heritage Edit at Hotel Haya, guests are invited to fully immerse themselves in Ybor’s cigar legacy. Enjoy two Hotel Haya x J.C. Newman Cigar Company cigars, branded matches, and a guided factory tour for two at the historic El Reloj cigar factory - a behind-the-scenes look at one of the last operating cigar factories in the country. Settle in, slow down, and experience the rituals, craftsmanship, and stories that continue to define this iconic neighborhood.