Boom by the Bay

Boom by the Bay

July 4, 2025

Boom by the Bay 2025 will encompass The Heights District Fourth of July Celebration at Armature Works, Star Spangled Sparkman Wharf and the Friends of the Tampa Riverwalk July 4th Boat Parade along the Hillsborough River.

Transportation

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.

Scoot into downtown with Lime, Spin, or Helbiz.

Please note that scooters are not permitted on the Tampa Riverwalk or along Bayshore Boulevard.

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.

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.

https://maps.lazarillo.app/en/places/-N6svK1XbELK2fo0VTaW

DASH will be running for the entirety of the event. Visit tampasdowntown.com for more DASH information or to download the app.