About Tampa Festivals
(Tampa, Florida, FL, USA)
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Tampa is famed for its local festivals and celebrations, which often attract large crowds. Each year in March, the St. Patrick's Day Parade is part of a series of hugely popular Irish-themed celebrations and parties.
Popular festivals in Tampa include the following events.
Annual Tampa Festivals
- January: Gasparilla Pirate Festival, taking place every year towards the end of the month, known for its colorful procession, which is led by an impressive pirate ship
- February: Florida State Festival, the biggest fair on the southeastern side of Florida, lasting around two weeks
- March: Gasparilla Festival of Arts, a two-day event showcasing a range of local arts and crafts from around the Tampa area
- March: St. Patrick's Day Parade, a particularly popular event, with celebrations all around Tampa and lots of green decorations
- April: MacDill Air Force Base, one of the country's leading airshows, taking place each year at Tampa's MacDill Airfest
- May: Ybor City Bike Bash, attracting huge numbers of motorbikes in the Ybor area, close to Tampa
- June: Ruskin Tomato Festival, held towards the end of the month, including a cooking competition
- October: Tampa International Gay and Lesbian Film Festival, where a selection of international films are screened
Tampa Convention Center
Address: 333 South Franklin Street, Tampa, Florida (FL), 33602, United States
Tel: +1 813 274 8511
Website: www.tampaconventioncenter.com/