38th Annual City of Tampa Black History Celebration
Schedule
Fri, 06 Feb, 2026 at 11:00 am
UTC-05:00Location
Tampa Convention Center | Tampa, FL
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Celebrate Black History Month with us at the 38th Annual City of Tampa Black History Celebration! This year's theme, "Honoring Our Veterans: Celebrating 250 Years of Service and Strength," frames Tampa's Black History Celebration as an opportunity to commemorate our nation's anniversary by recognizing the men and women (living and deceased) who have kept America strong by serving in the United States Armed Forces.The keynote address will be delivered by Tampa Fire Chief and U.S. Navy Veteran, Barbara Tripp. With over 30 years of experience in the fire service, Chief Tripp has held positions as a Firefighter, Paramedic, Paramedic Field Training Officer, Lieutenant, Captain, Acting District Chief, Quality Assurance Officer, Rescue Division Supervisor, and Rescue Division Chief. On June 25, 2021, she was sworn in as the first female Fire Chief of Tampa Fire Rescue.
Location & Time: Tampa Convention Center, February 6, 2026 at 11am.
Keynote Speaker: Barbara Tripp, Tampa Fire Chief and U.S. Navy Veteran
Mistress of Ceremonies: Deanne King, WFLA Anchor and Journalist
This event is free and open to the public.
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Where is it happening?
Tampa Convention Center, 333 S Franklin St, Tampa, FL 33602-5331, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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