# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Tampa Riverfest Lantern Parade
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 08:30 pm – Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 09:30 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: 2026 brings another Riverfest with another LANTERN PARADE!

The Riverfest Lantern Parade returns to the Tampa Riverwalk, where participants decorate their own paper lanterns and join in on the parade! The parade will start at Water Works Park at 8:30 PM and end in Curtis Hixon Park. 

LANTERN WORKSHOPS
JOIN US! Lantern kits will be for sale the day of the event, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM (while supplies last) in Water Works Park. Create a manatee, turtle or your very own design and stay to debut your lantern at Tampa Riverfest’s Lantern Parade on May 2nd at 8:30 PM. Or, create yours prior too and bring it day of to join the fun!

EVENT IS FREE TO PARTICIPATE
PRE Lantern Workshop dates coming soon!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/tampa/tampa-riverfest-lantern-parade/200029843764405
- **Event Categories**: parades, workshops
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 5672

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Tampa
- **state**: FL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Water Works Park Tampa
- **lat**: 27.959152301456
- **long**: -82.463006338184
- **full address**: Water Works Park Tampa, 1701 Doyle Carlton Dr, Tampa, FL 33602, United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Tampa Riverfest Lantern Parade
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/0542c27a03327bdfc81bf1f709f0f6c7e2b1abf3f583534d5bae556b6f4b168d-rimg-w1200-h801-dc161516-gmir?v=1776204794

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Tampa Riverfest Lantern Parade being held?
  - **A:** Tampa Riverfest Lantern Parade takes place on Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 08:30 pm to Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 09:30 pm at Water Works Park Tampa, 1701 Doyle Carlton Dr, Tampa, FL 33602, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Tampa Riverfest Lantern Parade?
  - **A:** Tampa Riverfest Lantern Parade is organized by Tampa Riverwalk.
- **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Tampa Riverwalk's events?
  - **A:** Attendees have given Tampa Riverwalk a rating of 3/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. Tampa Riverwalk has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Tampa Riverfest Lantern Parade is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Tampa, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 5,600+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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