Presented by: City of Tampa & Friends of Tampa Recreation
Santa comes to downtown Tampa on the first Saturday of December as the city celebrates the start of the holiday season! Tampa's Santa Fest & Tree Lighting features a colorful parade through downtown, continuous entertainment, make-n-take crafts, reindeer games, delicious food, free photos with Santa, and so much more for the whole family.
Tampa's Mayor will lead the countdown to light the park's seven beautiful Christmas trees, and the fun doesn't stop there! After the lighting, snuggle up for a free holiday movie under the stars.
Schedule of Events
- 1:00 PM Parade
- 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Santa Fest
- 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM Tree Lighting
- 6:45 PM Holiday Movie
What to Expect
- Colorful holiday parade through downtown
- Make-n-take holiday crafts
- Reindeer games
- Free photos with Santa
- Continuous live entertainment
- Tree lighting ceremony led by Tampa's Mayor
- Free family holiday movie screening
Good to Know
- Admission is completely FREE
- Blankets, low-back chairs, and well-behaved leashed dogs are welcome
- Food and beverages available for purchase on-site
- Parking: Available in nearby downtown garages and surface lots within walking distance of the park
