Gasparilla Pirate Invasion, each January in Tampa; credit Tampa CVB
Tampa Events
All events hosted in Tampa unless specified otherwise.
January
Tampa Bay Black Heritage Festival
Annual festival featuring speakers, music, culture, street festival, children’s activities and more; Al Lopez Park; http://www.visittampabay.com
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration
Annual tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King with songs of praise, dance and reflections on Dr. King; Tampa; http://www.king-raleigh.org/natlevent/body.cfm
February
Black History Month
Convention Center; http://www.visittampabay.com
Florida State Fair
Largest major fair in the Southeast; featuring one of the largest Midways in the country; featuring rides, shows, arts, crafts, and exhibits spread over 325 Acres; Florida State Fairgrounds; http://www.floridastatefair.com
Florida African American Heritage Celebration
Annual event featuring a variety of African influenced musical performances including jazz, gospel, rhythm & blues and reggae, African American art show and marketplace, hands-on art activities for children and adults, ethnic cooking demonstrations, tours, food and more; Pinewood Cultural Park, Largo; http://www.co.pinellas.fl.us/bcc/Unity.htm
March
Gasparilla Festival of Arts
Hundreds of painters, artisans, photographers, sculptors and jewelers from around the world display their works among 300 Exhibitors; event attracts 300,000; Downtown Tampa; http://www.gasparilla-arts.com
April
Best of Tampa Bay Food Festival
Enjoy live entertainment and sample food and drinks from the Tampa Bay area’s best restaurants and caterers, Riverwalk, Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center, Tampa; http://www.visittampabay.com
Tampa Bay Festival of Americas
Celebration of vibrant and diverse Latin arts, including theater, opera, dance, musical performances, fine and contemporary arts, crafts, film, literary arts, cuisine and more; Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center, Tampa; http://www.tbpac.com
May
Tampa Bay Blues Festival
Annual festival featuring music, food and more; Vinoy Waterfront Park, St. Petersburg; http://www.tampabaybluesfest.com
June
Juneteenth
Celebration of African American culture; Tampa; http://www.juneteenth.com
December
Kwanzaa Celebration
Begins 12/26; annual 7-day celebration of African-American culture at various venues around Tampa Bay; https://soulofamerica.com/events/kwanzaa-celebrations/
