TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Heavy traffic is expected in Tampa this Valentine’s Day weekend, officials said in a news release Wednesday.
From concerts to festivals, here are some of the events that could cause travel headaches for you and your sweetheart:
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Friday, February 13
- Beer, Bourbon & BBQ @ Curtis Hixon – 6 p.m.
- Rascal Flatts @ Benchmark International Arena – 7 p.m.
- Shows at Straz Center for the Performing Arts – 7 p.m., 7:30 p.m., 8 p.m.
Saturday, February 14 – Valentine’s Day
- Tampa United Volleyball – Gasparilla @ Tampa Convention Center – 6:30 a.m.
- Beer, Bourbon & BBQ @ Curtis Hixon – 12 p.m.
- Shows at Straz Center for the Performing Arts – 2 p.m., 7:30 p.m., 8 p.m.
- Tampa Theater Shows – 7 p.m..
- Krewe of the Knights of Sant’ Yago Parade @ Ybor City – 7 p.m.
- Tampa Bay Sun Game @ Suncoast Credit Union Field – 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, February 15
- Tampa United Volleyball – Gasparilla @ Tampa Convention Center – 6:30 a.m.
- Water Street Market – 10 a.m.
- Shows at Straz Center for the Performing Arts – 1 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 7 p.m.
City officials urge event attendees to use alternative transportation options like the TECO Line Streetcar, DASH Service, HART buses, scooters, or bikes to skip the traffic…