Tampalocation-guides.com - location guide to Tampa featuring Tampa Festivals information, annual festival listing for Tampa, Florida (FL), USA - Last updated 31/12/2008.
Tampa is famed for its local festivals and celebrations, which often attract large crowds. Here are some of the most significant events in Tampa:
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 is famed for its local festivals and celebrations, which often attract large crowds. Here are some of the most significant events in Tampa: