🎅🔔 Bells on the Bay: Tampa Holiday Lighted Boat Parade 🎄

🎄✨ You’re Invited to a Holiday Celebration on the Bay!

Hello friends,

Join us for a magical evening along the waterfront as we enjoy Tampa’s most spectacular holiday tradition — the Tampa Holiday Lighted Boat Parade!

📅 Saturday, December 20, Protected content
⏰ 4:30 PM (Please Arrive Early!)
📍 Meeting Point: Rivers Edge Restaurant
200 N Ashley Dr, Tampa — Located inside The Hotel Tampa Riverwalk

Expect brilliant lights reflecting on the water, festive music filling the air, and an atmosphere overflowing with holiday cheer. This is the perfect evening to connect, mingle, and celebrate the season with friends from around the world.

🚗 Parking Information (Very Important!)

Parking in downtown Tampa will be busy due to the parade, so arriving early is strongly recommended.

Here are the best options:

✔ On-Site Parking at The Hotel Tampa Riverwalk
•Self-parking available in the hotel parking garage.
•Limited spots — first come, first served.

✔ Nearby Public Parking Garages (5–8 min walk)
•Fort Brooke Garage Protected content Franklin St)
•Poe Parking Garage Protected content Ashley Dr)
•William F. Poe Garage (unobstructed access to Riverwalk)

✔ Street Parking
•Metered spots available along Ashley Dr, Whiting St, and Twiggs St.
•Meters may be enforced — check signage.

⭐ Please Arrive Early!

The parade attracts thousands of spectators, and the Riverwalk becomes very busy.

🎁 Join Us for a Warm, Festive, and Unforgettable Night on the Bay!