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The City of Tampa is pulling out all the stops to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with "Liberty by the Bay," a high-energy, family-friendly Fourth of July celebration set to light up Julian B.…

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Weekend Traffic Advisory: April 24 - 26This weekend is going to be K-poppin’, so plan ahead for heavier traffic around Tampa’s major entertainment hubs as concerts, festivals, and conventions bring…

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Expect heavy traffic this weekend as March Madness rolls into Tampa, with the first and second rounds of the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship taking place at Benchmark International…

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Traffic Advisory: Saturday, March 14Do not just leave your drive to luck, prepare for a packed Saturday in and around downtown, as numerous events, including the River O' Green and St. Patrick's…

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It's shaping up to be another busy weekend in and around downtown Tampa. Several events are expected to draw thousands of attendees, likely leading to congested streets and limited on-street parking…

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The eBike Voucher Program Returns for 2026TAMPA, Fla. (February 2, 2026) -- The City of Tampa's Parking Division is excited to announce the return of the extremely popular eBike Voucher Program for…

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 Arrr, heed this, ye road-sailin' scallywags, traffic may be rough ahead, Gasparilla Pirate Fest be inbound! Here is all you need to know to make it another legendary voyage!Getting ThereEvent…

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Ho, Ho, Ho...there's a Nice List of events this Saturday, December 20, likely to draw big crowds and potential traffic congestion. Don't be on the Naughty List - plan ahead, leave early, watch out…

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Plan ahead so you don't get spooked by the traffic in and around Downtown this weekend, as there is a hauntingly high number of events and happenings! Be on the lookout for large amounts of…

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Calling all green thumbs -- the City of Tampa’s Parking Division has a unique opportunity for you to "Grow With Us!"Starting Wednesday, October 22, through Wednesday, November 5, the City will begin…

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Fall is in the air, bringing fair weather and a slew of major events in and around downtown Tampa this Saturday, October 11. Drivers should prepare for busy roads, congestion, and limited parking…

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Thousands of pop culture fans will head to the Tampa Convention Center this weekend! The Tampa Bay Comic Convention returns Friday, August 1, through Sunday, August 3, bringing an action-packed…

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Expect to see a wave of anime fans take over Downtown Tampa around the Tampa Convention Center! METROCON, the largest anime convention in Florida, returns Friday, July 25 through Sunday, July 27,…

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Drivers should expect increased pedestrian and vehicle traffic around the Tampa Convention Center and greater Downtown area from Wednesday, July 16, through Saturday, July 19, as the Phi Beta Sigma…

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This Fourth of July, the City of Tampa encourages residents and visitors to enjoy Independence Day along the Tampa Riverwalk, where fireworks, live entertainment, and waterfront festivities will once…

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The City of Tampa's Parking Division is being recognized at a national scale for its services.It recently earned status as an Accredited Parking Organization (APO), joining an elite class of the top…

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Watch: Connecting CommunitiesTampa is taking its first steps toward a massive redevelopment of the north end of its downtown.An area ripe for renaissance, the northern area of Tampa's Central…

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Don't commit an unnecessary foul, we've got all the traffic info you'll need to drive and score during the NCAA Women's Final Four weekend. This is the fourth time the City of Tampa has hosted the…

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Tampa will celebrate its diversity this Saturday, March 29th, as the annual and always colorful Tampa Pride Street Festival and Parade shine in historic Ybor City. With nearly 8,000 attendees…

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The Tampa Asian Pacific Islander Cultural Festival is back, bringing a day of authentic flavors and dynamic performances to the heart of downtown. The community event, set for March 22, 2025, from 12…

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ARRRGHHH Heavy Traffic Inbound!Grab your eye patch and pirate hat, the Gasparilla Children's Parade sails down Bayshore Boulevard starting at 4:00 PM on Saturday, January 18th.Transportation…

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Creativity, engineering, and a whole bunch of wackiness will be taking off when Red Bull Flugtag returns to Tampa on Saturday, November 9th outside the Tampa Convention Center. This will be the event…

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The City of Tampa is working around the clock to prepare for the arrival of Hurricane Milton, including continuous debris collection in the wake of Hurricane Helene.City officials are urging…

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As Tropical Storm Milton approaches from the Gulf, the City of Tampa is offering free garage parking to all residents in low-lying, flood-prone areas, particularly electric vehicle (EV) owners.…

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Mayor Jane Castor's Boom by the Bay, an annual event filled with fireworks, concerts, and competitions, is set to return on Thursday, July 4, at Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park.This event, which began…