City of Tampa, FL

02/25/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 02/25/2026 11:26

Weekend Traffic Advisory: February 27 - March 1 News General, News Transportation Advisories and Road Closures Weekend Traffic Advisory: February 27 - March 1A wide array of[...]

A wide array of events, activities, and festivals will be in full swing this weekend in, and around, downtown Tampa, drawing tens of thousands of visitors and likely leading to congested streets and limited on-street parking availability.

Wanna get around with fewer headaches?

Consider alternative transportation options including the Free TECO Streetcar, Dash Service, Hart Buses, rentable scooters, bikes, etc.


Events this weekend include, but aren't limited to:


Friday, February 27

  • Straz Shows @ 7 PM & 8 PM

Saturday, February 28

  • Student Television Network @ Tampa Convention Center - 8 AM
  • Gasparilla Festival of the Arts @ Julian B. Lane Park - 9 AM
  • Tampa Taco Fest @ Al Lopez Park - 10 AM
  • Yankees Spring Training @ Steinbrenner Field - 1 PM
  • Straz Shows @ 2 PM & 8 PM
  • Monster Jam @ Raymond James Stadium - 7 PM
  • Lightning Game @ Benchmark International Arena - 7 PM

Sunday, March 1

  • Student Television Network @ Tampa Convention Center - 8 AM
  • Gasparilla Festival of the Arts @ Julian B. Lane Park - 10 AM
  • Hyde Park Fresh Market @ 10 AM
  • Straz Shows @ 10:30 AM, 2 PM, & 7 PM
  • Monster Jam @ Raymond James Stadium - 7 PM

To see the latest road closures that may impact your commute, visit: Tampa.gov/road-closures.

To view the City of Tampa's parking options, visit: Tampa.gov/parking

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