Tampa’s Santa Fest & Tree Lighting

Schedule

Sat, 06 Dec, 2025 at 01:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park | Tampa, FL

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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 continuous entertainment , and so much more that will delight the young and the young!
Join us as Tampa's Mayor leads the countdown and lights the seven beautiful Christmas Trees! The funs not over yet! After the trees are lit its 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 available to purchase on site.
#holidays #SantaFest #TampaSantaFest
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Where is it happening?

Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park, 601 North Ashley Drive,Tampa, Florida, United States

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