In 2014, a group of Sigma Alpha Epsilon brothers formed the Royal Krewe of Sparta Corporation to purchase the float from the UT Alumni Association and is committed to keeping the tradition alive while improving the experience for all involved.
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"Awesome experience. You feel like a rock star being on the float, throwing beads to the crowd in one of the biggest parades in the country!"
"This is a very fun way to experience Gasparilla. You get to be part of the action and party all day."