Tampa Riverfest is a massive family friendly festival that spans the entire length of Tampa's Riverwalk, showcasing Tampa's cultural institutions, local musicians and restaurants.
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Tampa Riverfest is a public, two-day, free event that is held the first weekend in May each year, and thus year, Riverfest returns Friday, May 5th and Saturday, May 6th, 2023.
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The festival spans the entire length of the Riverwalk including several parks and features Taste of Riverwalk on Friday night and TacoFest on Saturday.
There is also a full concert series of local bands on the main stage in Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park and a balloon glow at sunset both nights.
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Other activities include a wiener dog derby, a lantern parade, yoga and a paddle invasion.
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