Monday Morning Memo

Monday, November 25, 2024

Winter Village Tampa, presented by the Tampa Bay Lightning is OFFICIALLY here!

Last week, we kicked off the most wonderful time of the year in Tampa’s Downtown! This Downtown holiday tradition will be gracing Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park all the way through January 5, 2025!

 

What’s in store?

  • Over a dozen shops
  • Festive food & beverage vendors
  • Silent disco
  • Ice skating
  • A series of ice shows
  • Curling & so much more!

 

Our first Themed Skate Night will be held TOMORROW! Tomorrow’s theme will be “Fall-la-la-la-la”! Channel your inner Gilmore Girl and come dressed in your favorite sweater or comfy fall PJ set! Be sure to enter our raffle by scanning a QR code for a chance to win Winter Village Cafe vouchers!

 

We’re also looking to hire more Winter Village attendants! This part-time role is dedicated to helping Winter Village guests navigate the park, get their questions answered, and more! Reach out to Ivy Lupco if interested.

 

Purchase Ice Skating Tickets

Winter Village Attendant Inquiry – Email Ivy Lupco

Updates: Official Winter Village Tampa Facebook Page

Paw-Fee Break returns TOMORROW

Take a break from your work desk and head to Downtown’s Washington Street Park with your pup tomorrow! Join us any time between 10:30am – 1:00pm.

 

We’ll be joined by The Modern Paws and Victory Coffee to bring you treats and toys for your furry friend, along with delicious coffee to get you energized and ready to get back to work.

Volunteers needed to serve Thanksgiving Day meal at The Portico in Tampa's Downtown!

The season of giving is upon us! Consider joining Metropolitan Ministries at The Portico and volunteer to help serve unhoused and hungry individuals on Thanksgiving Day at 11:00am.

 

Volunteers will serve tables, plate the food, tend to the coffee and water stations, or sit at tables with guests. Interested? Sign up today!

 

Learn More

Mark your calendars for our next Downtown Debriefing Breakfast

Our Downtown Debriefing Breakfast Series continues on Wednesday, December 11th from 8:00am-10:00am at the Portico.

 

Next month’s topic focuses on the Tampa Downtown Partnership. Join us as our staff shares the various services, projects, achievements, and vision for the organization and Tampa’s Downtown. Light pastries and coffee will be provided!

 

NOTE: This event is free for members of the Tampa Downtown Partnership.

 

Register Today!

Head to Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park for the 13th Annual OnBikes Winter Wonder Ride!

On Saturday, December 14, get ready to ski into the holiday season!

 

This festive annual bike ride starts at Curtis Hixon Park, with a NEW route through the historic University of Tampa campus and along iconic Bayshore Boulevard to the North Pole with views of the Hillsborough River throughout.

 

Return to Curtis Hixon Park post-ride for the Aprs-Ski After Party & Concert, where you, your friends, and your family dance the night away. Tampa Downtown Partnership subscribers can save $5 off of any ticket level by using code TDP.

 

More Info

Get Tickets

Take our 2024 Downtown Resident & Worker Surveys today!

At the Partnership, it is our mission to serve those who visit, live, and work 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!

 

2024 Downtown Resident Survey

2024 Downtown Worker Survey

UPCOMING: Tampa's Santa Fest & Tree Lighting

Get ready for the return of another Downtown holiday tradition! Tampa’s Santa Fest & Tree Lighting returns on Saturday, December 7 at 1:00pm!

 

The parade will kick off at Morgan Street and Madison Street, and the Tree Lightning Ceremony begins at 6:00pm in Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park.

 

Learn More

Consider donating "Thank You" gifts for our Downtown Ambassadors this holiday season!

There are only NINE days left to show your appreciation for the tremendous efforts of Tampa’s Downtown Clean & Safe Team!

 

Please consider contributing toward a “Thank You” bag, which will be presented to each team member at the Annual Employee Recognition Luncheon on December 12! Each year, these bags serve as a token of our appreciation and gratitude for the impact our Clean and Safe team has on Tampa’s Downtown!

 

NOTE: Please complete and return the form linked below by December 4. Items can be delivered to 400 N. Ashley Dr. Ste. 1010 by December 9!

 

Donate Today!

Check out our DASH request for proposal (RFP) for an technology provider

The Tampa Downtown Partnership (the Partnership) is requesting experienced organizations to provide proposals to demonstrate the ability to serve as the Downtown Area Shared Hubs (DASH) Technology Provider.

 

The Partnership is seeking a technology provider to engage in a one-year contract with the ability to extend for two (2) additional years. Responses will be submitted electronically to the Partnership via email at info@tampasdowntown.com. Responses must be submitted by Friday, December 13, 2024, by 5:00 PM EST.

 

Check out the RFP

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