Tampa Riverwalk Holiday Lighted Boat Parade

The parade starts around 6:15 p.m. and runs about two hours, heading from the southern tip of Davis Islands up to the Heights before finishing at Sparkman Wharf. Any spot along the Riverwalk works, and the parks near the river get busy, so arrive early with a folding chair. Pair it with dinner at Sparkman Wharf or Armature Works, and bring a light jacket since evenings by the water can be cool in December.