Weekend Traffic Advisory: February 20-22
From sneakers to sedans, expect slowdowns this Gasparilla Distance Classic weekend. Along with the races, several other large-scale, high-volume events are happening across all major venues. If you are driving, pace yourself, the runners already are!
To make your commute smoother, the City of Tampa Mobility Department recommends using alternate transportation options like the FREE TECO Line Streetcar, DASH service, HART buses, rentable scooters, bikes etc. (Remember, all downtown City of Tampa Parking Garages have free covered bicycle parking)
This weekend's events include, but are not limited to:
Friday, Feb. 20
⦁ Gasparilla Distance Classic Packet Pickup @ Tampa Convention Center – 10 AM
⦁ Straz show – 7 PM
Saturday, Feb. 21
⦁ Gasparilla Distance Classic Expo @ Tampa Convention Center – 6 AM
⦁ Gasparilla Distance Classic Races @ Bayshore Boulevard – 6:40 AM
⦁ Gasparilla Distance Classic Post-Race Event @ Cotanchobee Park – 9:00 AM
⦁ Fiesta Day @ Ybor City – 11:00 AM
⦁ Yankees Spring Training @ Steinbrenner Field – 1:00 PM
⦁ Straz shows – 1:00 PM, 4:00 PM
⦁ Tampa Bay Sun game @ Suncoast Credit Union Field – 7:30 PM
⦁ Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla Coronation @ Tampa Convention Center – 7:30 PM
⦁ Fantasia and Anthony Hamilton @ Benchmark International Arena – 8 PM
Sunday, Feb. 22
⦁ Gasparilla Distance Classic Late Packet Pickup @ Tampa Convention Center – 4:30 AM
⦁ Gasparilla Distance Classic races @ Davis Islands & Bayshore Boulevard – 6 AM
⦁ Gasparilla Distance Classic Post-Race Event @ Cotanchobee Park – 9 AM
⦁ Yankees Spring Training @ Steinbrenner Field – 1 PM
⦁ Straz shows – 1 PM, 4 PM
To see the latest road closures that may impact your commute, visit: Tampa.gov/road-closures.
To view the City of Tampa's parking options, visit: Tampa.gov/parking