Can you believe that we’re halfway through Winter Village Tampa, presented by the Tampa Bay Lightning? The past several weeks have been nothing short of magical. There’s still THREE more weeks to enjoy all of the holiday fun at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park

What’s in store?

• Over a dozen shops
• Festive food & beverage vendors
• Silent disco
• Ice skating
• A series of ice shows (the remaining shows will take place on Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve, January 3, January 4, and January 5, all at 7:00pm!)
• Curling & so much more!

Another themed skate night will be held TOMORROW! Tomorrow’s theme will be “Lightning Bolts and Snowflakes”. Come wearing your favorite Lightning clothes, accessories, or even face paint to show off your pride for the best team in the NHL! You’ll also be able to enter a raffle by scanning a QR code for a chance to win TWO free tickets to a Tampa Bay Lightning hockey game!

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Updates: Official Winter Village Tampa Facebook Page

Last week, we had the honor of celebrating our Downtown Ambassadors, DASH drivers, and Clean & Safe Team at our Annual Holiday Luncheon!

It was a pleasure to spread holiday cheer with games, music, dancing, and a buffet amongst the people who ensure that Tampa’s Downtown remains a premier place to live, work, play, and learn!

We would also like to thank the organizations and businesses that contributed to the jolliness, by donating towards the Teams’ “Thank-You” bags:

• American Victory Ship
• Barrymore Hotel
• Bavaros
• The Church at Channelside
• City Bike Tampa
• Embarc Collective
• The Florida Aquarium
• Friends of the Tampa Riverwalk
• Hayman Jewelry
• Hyatt Place/Hyatt House Tampa Downtown
• Kahwa Coffee
• On a Roll
• Oxford Exchange
• Moxies
• Planet Smoothie
• Sacred Heart Catholic Church
• Spain
• Straz Center
• Tampa Bay History Center
• Tampa Bay Rays & Rowdies
• Tampa Museum of Art
• Tampa Theatre
• Top Shelf Sports Lounge
• Visit Tampa Bay

Our organization continuously strives to refine and promote distinct identities for Downtown’s seven neighborhoods (Central Park, River Arts District, Channel District, Downtown Core, Tampa Heights, Water Street, & West Riverfront).

Each neighborhood’s defining characteristics are represented through branding iconography that is specific to each neighborhood. In addition to various IKE kiosks in Tampa’s Downtown, this iconography can now be seen on various bike racks, trash cans, planters, and light pole banners!

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Are you ready for a shining new year in Tampa’s Downtown?

Celebrate by heading to one of Downtown’s New Year’s Eve celebrations:

• NYElectric 2025 – JW Marriott Tampa Water Street
• The Boulon Rogue New Year’s Eve – Boulon Brasserie
• New Year’s Eve at Taps – Taps Bar & Lounge

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to dine with old Saint Nick?

On Saturday or Sunday from 8:00am – 9:30am, join the Florida Aquarium for a morning full of holiday magic at Breakfast with Santa! Guests of all ages are invited to enjoy a delicious breakfast while meeting the most jolly man of the season, Santa Claus!

After breakfast, guests will be able to have their photo taken with Santa before enjoying the aquarium’s new holiday activation, “YuleTides”.

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Downtown’s Annual Holiday Lighted Boat Parade sails through the Hillsborough River on Saturday from 6:15pm – 8:00pm!

The parade will begin at the southern tip of Davis Islands, and travel through the Convention Center basin up to the Heights. Once at the Heights, the boats will turn around to head to Sparkman Wharf for judging! ALL registered boats will receive prizes.

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At the Partnership, it is our mission to serve those who live, work, and play in Tampa’s Downtown!

In order to continue to serve our community in the best way possible, we want to hear from residents and workers in Tampa’s Downtown. Please make your voice heard TODAY by completing our 2024 Downtown Resident & Worker Surveys!

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Did you know that Downtown’s Tampa Heights neighborhood has a bookstore owned by councilwoman Gwen Henderson?

The Black English Bookstore contains hundreds of novels written by Black authors that highlight Black perspectives, experiences, and history. You can also donate a used book to add to the phenomenal collection of literary works at the Black English Bookstore!

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Are you an organized individual with experience leading outreach initiatives, programs, and events? Consider applying for our Member Relations Manager role today!

As the Member Relations Manager, your role is aimed at engaging and retaining current members, attracting new members, and securing sponsorships for member activities.

Apply Today!

Do you have an idea that has the potential to further beautify Tampa’s Downtown? If so, consider applying for one our two active grants:

• Neighborhood Enhancement Grant: Tampa’s Downtown Neighborhood Enhancement Grant is a dynamic initiative aimed at fostering vibrant and inclusive neighborhoods. The program offers annual grants of up to $5,000 to each of the seven neighborhoods in Tampa’s Downtown.

• Storefont & Sidewalk Cafe Grant: The Storefront and Sidewalk Cafe Grant serves to create a more attractive pedestrian atmosphere and commercially vibrant environment through street-level storefront improvements and inviting sidewalk cafe settings. The program offers grants of up to $10,000 administered on a reimbursement basis, allowing for up to $5,000 grant funds to be reimbursed every two years.

Apply Today!

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