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In winter of 1958, Tampa set out to create a holiday spectacle unlike anything seen before—a downtown transformed into a snowy Christmas paradise. The ambitious Tampa Snow Show promised an ice rink, a towering Christmas tree, a ski slope, and over two million pounds of artificial snow. But Florida’s heat, poor planning, and sheer bad luck turned the event into a disaster.

From collapsing trees and melting snow to injured performers, sunburned seals, and even a rigged beauty contest, what was meant to be a winter wonderland became a cautionary tale of holiday misfortune. This is the incredible true story of Tampa’s Christmas catastrophe—an event so chaotic, it has become a legendary piece of the city’s history.

📜 Sources: Tampa Tribune Archives, Gandy Collection (USF)

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