Help us choose the People's Choice Award winner!
Vote for your favorite decorated boat in this year's July 4th Boat Parade. Whether you loved the creativity, patriotism, theme, or overall presentation, we want to hear from you!
Celebrate America's 250th Birthday With Us!
Celebrate America’s 250th anniversary this Independence Day along the Tampa Riverwalk in partnership with the City of Tampa at Liberty by the Bay, one of Tampa Bay’s largest Fourth of July celebrations. Enjoy live entertainment, family-friendly activities, food vendors, the Tampa Riverwalk’s signature Boat Parade and Water Ski Show, a spectacular 250-drone light show honoring America’s 250th birthday, and fireworks.
*Tickets and registration are nonrefundable. No reschedule date, the parade is rain or shine.
Leave these at home: fireworks, weapons, glass, personal drones, grills, tents & outside alcohol. Lawn chairs and blankets are okay!
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The City of Tampa is hosting Liberty By the Bay at Julian B. Lane. Find out more information here!
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Register here for the 2026 July 4th Boat Parade for only $20.26!
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Join us for one of our Water Ski Shows! More information here.
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We encourage attendees to plan ahead and consider all transportation options:
On-site parking available at Julian B. Lane Park (limited)
ADA parking available at Julian B. Lane Riverfront Recreation Center, 1301 N Blvd. and the Julian B. Lane South Parking Lot, 903 W Cypress St.
City garages will be available, along with street parking and private lot options. View a full list of downtown parking options at tampa.gov/parking
Bike valet will be available at W Cypress St and North Boulevard -
Jolley Trolley
The City of Tampa will have three free air-conditioned Jolly Trolley shuttles (wheelchair accessible) continuously running throughout downtown from 4:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. with stops at the following locations:
Pick Up Location 1: Marion Transit - 1211 N Marion St, Tampa, FL 33602
Pick Up Location 2: Fort Brooke Garage - 102 N Florida Ave, Tampa, FL 33602
Pick Up Location 3: Poe Garage, Intersection of W Cass St & W Tyler St, Tampa, FL 33602
Destination 1: Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park, 1001 N Blvd, Tampa, FL 33607
Destination 2: Marion Transit - 1211 N Marion St, Tampa, FL 33602
Destination 3: Fort Brooke Garage - 102 N. Florida Ave., Tampa, FL 33602
Final Destination: Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park – 600 N Tampa St. Tampa, FL 33602
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Park in Ybor City and take the TECO Line Streetcar into Downtown!
The FREE streetcar will operate every 15 minutes.
Transportation
2025 Boat Parade Photos by: Tacy Briggs-Troncoso Photography & PamElla Photography
