Spend more time with your honey, and less time in traffic! Downtown Tampa and the surrounding area will be swooning with excitement this weekend with events expected to draw tens of thousands of people. Plan ahead to avoid traffic, or be an even better BFF and use easier, more convenient ways to get there than your car!
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This weekend\u2019s events include (but aren\u2019t limited to):
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Friday, February 13<\/p>\n
Beer, Bourbon & BBQ @ Curtis Hixon \u2013 6 PMRascal Flatts @ Benchmark International Arena \u2013 7 PMStraz Shows \u2013 7 PM, 7:30 PM, 8 PM<\/p>\n
Saturday, February 14 – Valentine\u2019s Day<\/p>\n
Tampa United Volleyball \u2013 Gasparilla @ Tampa Convention Center \u2013 6:30 AMBeer, Bourbon & BBQ @ Curtis Hixon \u2013 12 PMStraz Shows \u2013 2 PM, 7:30 PM, 8 PMTampa Theater Shows \u2013 7 PM***Krewe of the Knights of Sant\u2019 Yago Parade @ Ybor City \u2013 7 PM***Tampa Bay Sun Game @ Suncoast Credit Union Field \u2013 7:30 PM<\/p>\n
Sunday, February 15<\/p>\n
Tampa United Volleyball \u2013 Gasparilla @ Tampa Convention Center \u2013 6:30 AMWater Street Market \u2013 10 AMStraz Shows \u2013 1 PM, 2:30 PM, 7 PM<\/p>\n
Tips for Getting Around:<\/p>\n
Instead of driving use the FREE TECO Line Streetcar, DASH Service, HART buses, scooters, or bikes to skip the traffic.Exercise extra caution around event zones as pedestrian activity will be heavy.Never drink and drive.If you see something, say something!<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udc97Make this Valentine\u2019s weekend fun, safe, and stress-free!\ud83d\udc97<\/p>\n
To see the latest road closures that may impact your commute, visit: Tampa.gov\/road-closures.<\/a><\/p>\n