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Tampa RiverfestPresented by Publix Super Markets

Writer: Bryan CowardBryan Coward

Tampa Riverfest returns Friday, May 5, and Saturday, May 6, 2023. (from https://thetampariverwalk.com/events-news/events/riverfest.html)


Riverfest is a public, two-day, free event that is held the first weekend in May each year. The festival spans the entire Riverwalk, including several parks and family-friendly activities and events showcasing Tampa's cultural institutions, local musicians and restaurants. The festival includes Taste of Riverwalk on Friday night and RiverFiesta (NEW!) on Saturday. There is also a full concert series of tribute bands on the main stage in Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park and a balloon glow at sunset on both nights. Other activities include a wiener dog derby, a lantern parade, yoga, a water ski show and a paddle invasion.


Photos by: Tacy Briggs-Tronocoso & PamElla Lee Photography



Riverfest parking and transportation


Parking is available at multiple locations near the event and within a few blocks. See the map below.


The address of Curtis Hixon Park is 600 N. Ashley Drive, Tampa, FL 33602. Nearby garages include William F. Poe Garage and Fort Brooke Garage.


The address of Water Works Park is 1701 N. Highland Avenue, Tampa, FL 33602. Nearby lots and garages include the 220 Parking Lot and the Heights Parking Garage as well as the Armature Works Lots.


Various on-street metered spaces are also available. Parking rates and hours of operation vary depending on the location of the space.


We encourage you to come early and walk the beautiful Tampa Riverwalk to other downtown destinations. You can also travel to the event using Uber, Lyft, Pirate Water Taxi, Coast Bike Share, and TECO Line Streetcar. The TECO Line Streetcar is FREE and comes every 15 minutes



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