Boom by the Bay, powered by TECO, at Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park (1001 N Blvd, Tampa, FL 33607) is Tampa’s premier Independence Day celebration, featuring family-friendly activities, live entertainment, an Apple Pie Throwdown, and a fireworks display. The event is free and open to the public, in collaboration with the City of Tampa, Tampa Downtown Partnership, Armature Works, Sparkman Wharf, and Friends of the Riverwalk.
Participants can also enjoy the Family Zone Activations all throughout the day, featuring face painting, bounce houses, sack races, corn hole, and food trucks.
See Something? Say Something!
You can text suspicious activity to TIP411 (847411), followed by the keyword "SAFETAMPA" and your tip. Or you can download the TampaPD app from the Apple and Google Play stores.
All City garages will be available, along with street parking and private lot options. City of Tampa parking garages (including Fort Brooke garage) will cost $20 for the day. However, we strongly encourage everyone to use rideshare and public transit options. View the City of Tampa Interactive Parking Map.
Public Parking is also available at:
Attendees can also park in Ybor City and take the TECO Streetcar downtown.
ACCESSIBLE PARKING:
Accessible parking is available at the Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park South Parking Lot (located on W Cypress St.), and at all public parking facilities.
Any individual properly displaying a disabled parking permit or license plate, can park for free for up to four (4) hours in a properly marked on-street metered space. It is NO LONGER a requirement to interact with a pay station or initiate a parking session through any of the mobile apps to receive the free four (4) hour parking session.
Get on the water and travel by boat with Pirate Water Taxi. Learn more at piratewatertaxi.com
Catch a ride with rideshare services like Uber or Lyft.
For Drivers:
Please utilize the Cass Street Bridge for Rideshare pick up at the completion of Boom by the Bay. At 8:30PM, the Cass Street Bridge will be closed for all Westbound traffic at Tyler St. Only rideshare vehicles will be allowed to enter onto the bridge Eastbound via N Boulevard.
Park in Ybor City and take the TECO Line Streetcar into Downtown!
The FREE streetcar will operate every 15 minutes. Learn more about the TECO Line Streetcar System.
The City is excited to offer Lazarillo, an accessible wayfinding app, for the Boom By the Bay. Information on the location of the various activities and amenities can be found with this app.
DASH will be running for the entirety of the event. Visit tampasdowntown.com for more DASH information or to download the app.
Boom by the Bay Frequently Asked Questions
Text the word BOOM to 888-777 to receive special notifications about Boom by the Bay.
Mayor Jane’s Boom by the Bay is taking place at Julian B Lane Riverfront Park on Thursday, July 4th. This will be the only location for Boom by the Bay this year.
The fireworks are scheduled for dusk, but may be slightly adjusted due to weather concerns
All City garages will be available, along with street parking and private lot options. City of Tampa parking garages (including Fort Brooke garage) will cost $20 for the day. However, we strongly encourage everyone to use rideshare and public transit options.
Public Parking is also available at:
Attendees can also park in Ybor City and take the TECO Streetcar to downtown.
View the City of Tampa Interactive Parking Map.
ACCESSIBLE PARKING:
Accessible parking is available at the Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park South Parking Lot (located on W Cypress St.), and at all public parking facilities.
Any individual properly displaying a disabled parking permit or license plate, can park for free for up to four (4) hours in a properly marked on-street metered space. It is NO LONGER a requirement to interact with a pay station or initiate a parking session through any of the mobile apps to receive the free four (4) hour parking session.
Accessible parking is available at the Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park South Parking Lot (located on W Cypress St.), and at all public parking facilities.
Any individual properly displaying a disabled parking permit or license plate, can park for free for up to four (4) hours in a properly marked on-street metered space. It is NO LONGER a requirement to interact with a pay station or initiate a parking session through any of the mobile apps to receive the free four (4) hour parking session.
The fireworks are free to attend, but charges will be applicable for any food or drink.
You are welcome to bring food and soft drinks. Please do not bring alcohol. Grilling and other cooking is prohibited.
Please remember that the fireworks will be loud and may not be a good environment for your four-legged friends. Well-behaved pets that are kept on a leash are welcome on the Riverwalk and in our public parks. Service animals are always welcome.
Chairs and blankets, as well as small coolers will be allowed in public parks. Please do not bring alcohol. Large umbrellas or tents will not be permitted. For security, all items are subject to search, and please don’t leave your belongings unattended.
For the safety and comfort of other attendees please do not bring your own fireworks, including sparklers. All fireworks are prohibited in City parks and on the Tampa Riverwalk.
See Something, Say Something! If it is a public safety issue or something suspicious, please let a nearby police officer know, call Tampa Police’s non-emergency line at (813) 231-6130, or call 9-1-1 in the event of an emergency. For other issues, please let any of our onsite staff know.
You can also text your information to TIP411 (847411), followed by the keyword "SAFETAMPA" to provide tips directly to the Tampa Police, or you can download the TampaPD app from the Apple and Google Play stores.
We are pleased to offer a Sensory Relief Zone which will be located near the south entrance of the park (Cypress Street) near the pavilions. Individuals can also download the accessible Lazarillo App for verbal wayfinding directions at Julian B Lane Riverfront Park: www.Lazarillo.App
