Winter Village Tampa, presented by the Tampa Bay Lightning, at Curtis Hixon Park Returns for its 10th Anniversary Season Located along the Tampa Riverwalk, Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park is transformed with the sights, sounds and

Join us Thursday, December 18 at 5pm for the final community conversation on Large-Format Digital Signage in Tampa’s Downtown.  This public input meeting will outline the suggested design guidelines, policies, and incorporation of art and

Tampa’s largest lighted boat parade will take place on Saturday, December 20, 2025, lighting up the Hillsborough River in Downtown Tampa with a dazzling display of holiday cheer. The parade kicks off at 6:15 PM near the Lighthouse off Davis Islands, with both large and small vessels cruising past Sparkman Wharf, Harbour Island, and the Tampa Convention Center. From there, large boats will conclude at the Convention Center, while smaller boats (under 12’ air draft) continue upriver past Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park and Ulele, finishing near Water Works Park and Armature Works. Spectators can enjoy free viewing along the Riverwalk at multiple locations, with judging and a VIP viewing area located at Sparkman Wharf. All registered boats are eligible for prizes — so deck out your vessel and be part of Tampa’s most magical holiday tradition!