06/28/2024 | News release | Distributed by Public on 06/28/2024 05:40
Mayor Jane Castor's Boom by the Bay, an annual event filled with fireworks, concerts, and competitions, is set to return on Thursday, July 4, at Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park.
This event, which began in 2019, is a family-friendly, community celebration of Independence Day. This year's Boom by the Bay will include a:
Participants can also enjoy the Family Zone Activations all throughout the day, featuring face painting, bounce houses, sack races, corn hole, and food trucks.
There will be two additional hubs throughout Downtown Tampa with July 4 festivities:
Star Spangled Sparkman at Sparkman Wharf - July 4 from 4 to 9:30 p.m.
Heights District Fourth of July Celebration at Armature Works, presented by Budweiser and benefiting K9s for Warriors - July 4 from 3:00-10:00 p.m.
"Boom by the Bay is an incredible event, because it brings our community together to celebrate our great nation in the heart of our beautiful city," said Mayor Jane Castor. "This year, we're going big! We're activating the Tampa Riverwalk with fun and festivities from Sparkman Wharf to Armature Works. There's something for everyone to enjoy, and we'll cap it all off with an amazing fireworks display at Julian B. Lane Park that you won't want to miss."
Accessibility:¶
A Sensory Relief Zone will be located near the south entrance of the park (Cypress Street) near the pavilions. The accessible Lazarillo App has verbal wayfinding directions for Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park: www.Lazarillo.App .
Parking:¶
All City of Tampa parking garages will be available, along with street parking and private lot options. Visitors are strongly encouraged to use rideshare and public transit options.
Accessible parking is available at the Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park South Parking Lot (located on W. Cypress St.), and at all public parking facilities.
Beginning July 1, 2023, any individual properly displaying a disabled parking permit or license plate can park for free for up to four hours in a properly marked on-street metered space.
Items Permitted:¶
Items NOT Permitted:¶
For security, all items/belongings are subject to search, and should not be left unattended.
Text the word BOOM to 888-777 to receive special notifications about Boom by the Bay. Visit boombythebay.com for more details and updates.