Tampa’s Santa Fest & Tree Lighting 2024

Santa comes to downtown Tampa on the first Saturday of December as the City of Tampa celebrates the holiday season in Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park. Tampa's Santa Fest & Tree Lighting features a colorful parade through downtown, continuous entertainment, make-n-take crafts, reindeer games, delicious foods, free Photos with Santa, a Christmas concert, and so much more that will delight the young and the young!

Tampa's Mayor will lead the countdown and light the seven beautiful Christmas Trees! The fun is not over yet! After the trees are lit it's time to snuggle up and enjoy a holiday movie in the park.

Admission is free!

Blankets, low-back chairs, and well-behaved dogs on leashes are welcome. Food & beverages are available to purchase on-site.

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Host or Publisher Friends of Tampa Recreation, Inc.