This is the last of my newsletters for the year! I hope that you all enjoy the holidays and have a prosperous new year! Also, be safe and take an Uber or Lyft if the opportunity presents itself! Cheers!

HOLIDAY LIGHTED “BIG BOAT” PARADE

Tampa’s last boat parade of the season is happening Saturday from 6pm-9pm along the riverfront and throughout the downtown harbor area. Viewing areas can be found at Curtis Hixon Park, around the Harbor Island opening and at Sparkman’s Wharf where the judging will occur.

LAST WEEK OF HOLIDAY FUN

Holiday Village at Curtis Hixon Park will be open until Jan 1. Take advantage of that last chance for ice skating, the Winter Village and light shows for the season.

River of Lights Parate Taxi – Runs thru Sunday 24^th

Christmas in the Wild @ Zoo Tampa – Runs thru Dec 30^th

Snow Days @ Florida Aquarium – runs thru Dec 30^th

HAPPENING CHRISTMAS WEEKEND

Shuffle Xmas Eve – Shuffleboard Tourney – Sat 2pm-5pm

Very Prairie Xmas @ Indie – New & unique beer offerings & DJ – Sat 8pm-11pm

Trans-Siberian Orchestra – Amalie Arena – Sat 2:30pm & 7:30pm

NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTIES

Rolling Mullet – DJ & drink specials

NYE Bash @ Indie – DJ & comp hot dog bar!

Corner Club – DJ & drink specials

Downtown Fireworks Display – most riverfront & downtown waterfront locations

 NEW YEAR’S DAY

Ella’s Hangover Day Celebration – Monday 3pm-9pm – live music