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Who pays for Tampa’s New Year’s Eve fireworks?

Fireworks light up Tampa Bay as a Starship cruise vessel passes the downtown waterfront during New Year’s Eve celebrations.

Tampa’s New Year’s Eve fireworks are privately funded by local businesses, not the city, a nearly 20-year tradition led by Jackson’s Bistro.

Iowa and Vanderbilt head to Tampa for ReliaQuest Bowl

ReliaQuest Bowl logo displayed over Raymond James Stadium with the phrase Football in Paradise.

Iowa and Vanderbilt will meet in Tampa on New Year’s Eve for a ReliaQuest Bowl matchup that brings national interest and strong economic impact.

ReliaQuest Bowl to kickoff at noon on New Year’s Eve

The ReliaQuest Bowl Game has been scheduled for New Year’s Eve, at Raymond James Stadium, with a noon kick-off, ESPN and the Tampa Bay Bowl Association announced Thursday. The game will be telecast internationally, on ESPN. It’s the first bowl of the day’s lineup, leading into the quarterfinal round of the College Football Playoff. The … Read more

Things to do: JW Marriott Clearwater Beach hosting New Year’s Eve celebrations

JW Marriott Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa and its signature restaurant, Latitude 28°, are offering a celebration to ring in the New Year. The event offering includes a dinner at Latitude 28° and a New Year’s Eve party that will have live music, a champagne toast and other festivities leading up to a waterfront view … Read more

Bye 2021! Here’s where to celebrate New Year’s Eve in Tampa Bay

If you’re looking to get out of the house and celebrate the New Year in style, there are several events happening in the Tampa Bay area on New Year’s Eve. ST. PETERSBURG Flute & Dram 234 Beach Drive, NE, St. Petersburg Time: 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. Info: Live entertainment, cocktail specials, champagne toast at … Read more

Good riddance: Ways to give 2020 a proper farewell on New Year’s Eve

It’s time to say goodbye to 2020 and, for most of us, it holds a special significance this year. Whether you decide to venture out, wearing your mask and socially distancing, or you order takeout, here are some ways to celebrate. First Night St. Petersburg 2021 (Virtual Event) First Night St. Pete’s Annual New Year’s … Read more