Bead Free Bay: Gasparilla Bead Recycling

Save on Admission While Saving Our Bay

The thrill of Gasparilla is undeniable…but unfortunately, so is the debris left behind. This year, you can join The Florida Aquarium in supporting a greener Gasparilla by helping us keep beads out of the Bay.

The best part? Not only will you help save our local marine wildlife, but you’ll also save 50% on admission to the Aquarium!

Bring your Gasparilla beads to the Aquarium between January 24 and February 22, 2026 to unlock 50% off up to four (4) general admission tickets.

See full details at https://www.flaquarium.org/news-events/attend-an-event/calendar/event/bead-free-bay-2026/

Your Impact Doesn’t End There

Every bead you bring finds new purpose at the MacDonald Training Center, where they are cleaned, repackaged, and resold. Funds raised support the Center’s mission to transform the lives of people with disabilities through vocational training, employment pathways, residential supports, and life-enrichment opportunities.

About MacDonald Training Center: MacDonald Training Center (MTC) transforms the lives of people with all disabilities through innovations in vocational training, employment services, residential support, and life enrichment opportunities. MTC’s programs are customized to meet the needs and learning styles of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, Autism Spectrum disorder, and those who are Deaf and/or hard of hearing. www.macdonaldcenter.org