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Tampa, Florida 33602
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Riverfest

Tampa Riverfest
Presented by Publix Super Markets

RAIN OR SHINE EVENT

Tampa Riverfest is a rain or shine event. In the event of inclement weather, programming may be temporarily delayed or adjusted for safety. Decisions regarding shelter, delays, or interruptions due to lightning or severe weather will be made in coordination with the Tampa Police Department. 

For your safety, please follow on-site announcements and instructions from event staff. The event will continue as scheduled unless weather conditions pose a risk to public safety. 

Riverfest is a public, two-day, FREE event that is held the first weekend in May each year.  The festival spans the entire length of the Riverwalk including several parks and features family-friendly activities and events showcasing Tampa's cultural institutions, local musicians and restaurants.  The festival includes Taste of Riverwalk on Friday night and Taco Fest on Saturday.  There is also a full concert series of regional and local 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. 

Help us bring Riverfest to life and volunteer at this commnity event!

ALL TICKET SALES ARE CLOSED AT THIS TIME

Tickets will be available onsite to purchase at the ticket trailer located in Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park.

Explore Riverfest's Food, Fun & Festivities

Riverfest Parking and Transportation

PARKING INFORMATION

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

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.

William F. Poe Garage parking rates:
$10 for the day on 5/1
$15 for the day on 5/2

Or you can skip the traffic and join the fun by bike! We're excited to announce we will offer FREE bike valet! It will be located on Ashley Drive at Curtis Hixon Park. Riverfest's bike valet is brought to you by Tampa's Downtown Partnership.

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, and TECO Line Streetcar.  The TECO Line Streetcar is FREE and comes every 15 minutes.

 

Alternative Modes of Transportation

Take advantage of the HART bus routes, Streetcar, the Downtown micro- transit service (DASH), e-bikes/e-scooters, biking, and walking. For those arriving by bike, the Tampa Downtown Partnership is offering free and secure bike valet at Curtis Hixon Park. Visit TampasDowntown.com for more information.

Thank you to our generous Riverfest Sponsors!

Our Impact This Year

  • 2025 Volunteer Hours

    1,078

  • 2025 Dollars Raised

    $808,928

  • 2025 Program Participants

    405,525

Friends of the Riverwalk
201 N Franklin St Suite 2900
Tampa, Florida 33602
Phone (813) 221-1539
Contact
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