Events
Tampa's yearly calendar
The festivals and traditions locals plan around. Check organizers for this year's dates.
Late January · Bayshore Boulevard
Gasparilla Pirate Fest
A pirate ship 'invades' Tampa, followed by the famous Parade of Pirates.
February · Florida State Fairgrounds
Florida State Fair
Rides, livestock shows, concerts and fried everything for 12 days.
March · Curtis Hixon Park
Gasparilla Music Festival
Local and national acts on the downtown riverfront.
October – April · Amalie Arena
Tampa Bay Lightning games
Bolts hockey on the Channelside waterfront.
October · Ybor City
Guavaween
Ybor's quirky Latin-flavored Halloween street party.
December · Downtown Riverwalk
Boat Parades & Winter Village
Lighted boats on the river and ice skating at Curtis Hixon.