Tampa Riverwalk Yearly Events

The Tampa Riverwalk is a multi-use path that extends 2.6 miles from Armature Works to Sparkman Wharf and connects a variety of museums, shops, restaurants and parks. The Riverwalk also serves as a hub for art, leisure, performances, fitness and more!

Events:
Tampa Riverfest:
Riverfest is a public, two-day, free event that is held the first weekend in May. The festival spans the entire length of the Riverwalk and includes several parks and features family-friendly activities and events showcasing Tampa’s cultural institutions, local music and restaurants.

July 4th Boat Parade:
Friends of the Riverwalk hosts our inaugural July 4th Boat Parade and Blessing of the Fleet.

Riverwalk Halloween Hunt:
The Riverwalk Halloween Hunt is a family-friendly not-too-spooky virtual scavenger hunt along the Tampa Riverwalk.

Riverwalk Trick or Treat:
This is a FREE community event! Children in costume and their families are invited to come and trick or treat along the Riverwalk as well as enjoy fun activities.

Halloween Lighted Boat Parade:
A Halloween boat parade along the Hillsborough River in Downtown Tampa.

Riverwalk Holiday Spectacular:
Don’t miss all 2.6 miles of the Tampa Riverwalk decked out festive holiday lights and floating displays on the Hillsborough River. The displays will run from Thanksgiving through New Year’s Eve.

Riverwalk Holiday Hunt:
The Riverwalk Holiday Hunt is a mobile based scavenger hunt along the Tampa Riverwalk.

Holiday Lighted Boat Parade:
Tampa’s largest lighted boat parade will happen the Saturday before Christmas in December along the Hillsborough River in Downtown Tampa. The parade begins in the Convention Center basin, travels to the Heights, and ends at Sparkman Wharf.