Players Night at Splitsville
December 28, 2023
Teams only from 6:00 - 7:00;
Doors open to the public at 7:00 P.M.
Join the teams as they enjoy an evening of fun and games at Splitsville at Sparkman Wharf along the downtown Tampa waterfront.
Busch Gardens Team Outing
December 29, 2023
Both teams and their fans enjoy the attractions and festivities at the world-famous Busch Gardens theme park during bowl week. Admission tickets for the general public are available at the gate or online.
Battle of the Bands at Busch Gardens
December 31, 2023
Performance at Gwazi Park
Time TBD
Also join the college marching bands at Busch Gardens as they square-off for a special "Battle of the Bands" performance. Admission to park required.
New Year’s Eve Parade & Big Storm Pep Rally
December 31, 2023
Parade steps off at 5:30 p.m.
Tampa's historic Ybor City Latin District is host of the popular ReliaQuest Bowl New Year's Eve Parade.
Enjoy High School Marching Bands from across the country along with floats and the participating college bands and cheerleaders as they march down 7th avenue. Stay for the Big Storm Brewing Pep Rally at the end of the parade route then stop by Big Storm Brewery and the many restaurants and night spots throughout Ybor and Downtown Tampa.
Downtown Countdown at Glazer Children’s Museum
Dec 31, 2023
10:00 am-3:00 pm
Ring in the New Year at the Glazer Children’s Museum with countdowns, family play projects, and tons of celebrations throughout the day. You can celebrate as a family by day and still have time for evening festivities. Downtown Countdown is included with museum admission. The museum will close at 3 pm.
Celebrate the New Year at ZooTampa
Dec 31, 2023
9:00 am-5:00 pm
Kids don’t have to miss out on the big countdown just because of bedtime! The family can ring in 2024 early with a celebration including festive foods, a live DJ, and kid-friendly activities throughout the day.
Morris’ New Year’s Eve Celebration at Great Explorations Children’s Museum in St. Pete
Dec 31, 2023
10:00 am- 2:00 pm
Ring in 2024 a little early at Great Explorations! There will be a balloon drop, a dance party and other themed activities like colorful crafts and explosive science experiments. Tickets are $12 for members and $18 for non-members. Pre-registration is not required.
Annual Noon Year’s Eve at Armature Works
Dec 31, 2023
11:00 am-1:00 pm
Armature Works is once again hosting its FREE Noon Year’s Eve event. Head to the South and West lawns of Armature Works for daytime smoke fireworks along the river, inflatables, a live band, giant yard games, plenty of photo ops and more!
Kids’ New Year’s Eve at LEGOLAND Florida
Dec 26-31, 2023
During park hours
This celebration isn’t at noon, but early enough for the kiddos to celebrate with an early fireworks display at 8 pm. Included with park admission.
Noon Year’s Eve Bash at Munchkin Town in Clearwater
Dec 31, 2023
11 am- 12 pm
Join the team at Munchkin Town to celebrate 2024 with three hours of play, a photo booth. balloon drop and more! Exclusive for members for $4.95!
The ReliaQuest Bowl
January 1, 2024
Kick-off 12PM
Location: Raymond James Stadium - Tampa, FL
The Tampa Bay Bowl Association hosts a college football game that is typically played on New Year's Day featuring teams from the SEC and Big Ten Conference or ACC (if a Big Ten team goes to the Orange Bowl). The game is a culmination of a week-long schedule of events throughout the Tampa Bay.