Spend more time with your honey, and less time in traffic! Downtown Tampa and the surrounding area will be swooning with excitement this weekend with events expected to draw tens of thousands of people. Plan ahead to avoid traffic, or be an even better BFF and use easier, more convenient ways to get there than your car!
This weekend’s events include (but aren’t limited to):
Friday, February 13
- Beer, Bourbon & BBQ @ Curtis Hixon – 6 PM
- Rascal Flatts @ Benchmark International Arena – 7 PM
- Straz Shows – 7 PM, 7:30 PM, 8 PM
Saturday, February 14 - Valentine’s Day
- Tampa United Volleyball – Gasparilla @ Tampa Convention Center – 6:30 AM
- Beer, Bourbon & BBQ @ Curtis Hixon – 12 PM
- Straz Shows – 2 PM, 7:30 PM, 8 PM
- Tampa Theater Shows – 7 PM
- ***Krewe of the Knights of Sant’ Yago Parade @ Ybor City – 7 PM***
- Tampa Bay Sun Game @ Suncoast Credit Union Field – 7:30 PM
Sunday, February 15
- Tampa United Volleyball – Gasparilla @ Tampa Convention Center – 6:30 AM
- Water Street Market – 10 AM
- Straz Shows – 1 PM, 2:30 PM, 7 PM
Tips for Getting Around:
- Instead of driving use the FREE TECO Line Streetcar, DASH Service, HART buses, scooters, or bikes to skip the traffic.
- Exercise extra caution around event zones as pedestrian activity will be heavy.
- Never drink and drive.
- If you see something, say something!
💗Make this Valentine’s weekend fun, safe, and stress-free!💗
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