Traffic to be a Mess in Tampa this Weekend due to Events

​Brace yourselves, Tampa! This upcoming weekend promises to be a whirlwind of excitement with a plethora of events set to take place, but along with the festivities comes the inevitable headache of navigating through heavy traffic.

The City of Tampa is already warning that drivers should anticipate congested roads, detours, and limited on-street parking as droves of revelers descend upon downtown Tampa for various activities. With tens of thousands expected to flock to the city, traffic disruptions are practically guaranteed.

To ease the strain of travel, the City is urging everyone to plan ahead, arrive early to their destinations, and explore alternative transportation options. Tampa offers a variety of travel choices including the Free TECO Streetcar, DASH rides, HART buses, rentable eScooters, and bicycles.

The events this weekend include the following:

Friday, April 19

• 98Rockfest at 5:00 P.M. (Amalie Arena)
• Book of Mormon at 7:30 P.M. (Straz)
  
  

Saturday, April 20

• JDRF One Walk starting at 9:00 A.M. (Commencing from Amalie Arena)
• Next Level Nationals (Tampa Convention Center)
• Lauren’s Kid’s Walk from 2:30 P.M. to 4:30 P.M.
• Tampa Caribbean Carnival & Parade from 12:00 P.M. to 10 P.M. (Perry Harvey Sr. Park)
• Book of Mormon at 2:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M. (Straz)
• Kenny Chesney at 5:00 P.M. (RJ Stadium)
• Gloria Trevi at 8:00 P.M. (Amalie Arena)
• Tampa Bay Heart Ball (Marriott Water St.)
• RiseCon (JW Marriott)
  
  

Sunday, April 21

• Water Street Market
• Caribbean Carnival starting at 9:00 A.M.
• Book of Mormon at 1:00 P.M. and 6:30 P.M. (Straz)
  
  

As festivities unfold, drivers should exercise caution, especially in areas teeming with pedestrians. Additionally, adhere to the new eScooter regulations, ensuring they are parked only at designated locations to avoid penalties from the vendors.