TAMPA, Fla. (BLOOM) — The Tampa Riverwalk’s Holiday Spectacular has been nominated as one of America’s Best Public Holiday Lights Displays in the USAToday 10Best Reader’s Choice Awards. Known for its dazzling 35-foot-tall Christmas tree, intricate lighted displays of gingerbread houses and toy trains, and oak trees wrapped in twinkling lights, this beloved holiday tradition has captured the hearts of locals and tourists alike.
A panel of industry experts, USA Today editors, and contributors selected the Tampa Riverwalk for its unique and immersive holiday experience. The Holiday Spectacular has become a hallmark of Tampa’s festive season, transforming the Riverwalk into a vibrant, illuminated wonderland.
How to Vote: Tampa and Hillsborough County residents, along with supporters across the nation, are encouraged to vote daily until December 2 at 11:59 a.m. EST. Online voters determine the winner, and each individual can submit one vote per day. Winners will be announced on December 6 at noon EST.
To cast your vote, visit TheTampaRiverwalk.com or head directly to USAToday’s 10Best voting page.
“We are thrilled to be nominated once again as one of America’s best public holiday lights displays,” said MaryBeth Williams, Executive Director of Friends of the Riverwalk, the non-profit organization that helps develop, activate, and promote the Tampa Riverwalk. “The Tampa Riverwalk’s dazzling light show has become a beloved tradition for locals and visitors alike. We invite everyone to vote for us and help keep this holiday magic shining bright.”
The Holiday Spectacular officially begins on November 29, making it the perfect destination for holiday memories, family photos, and festive gatherings along Tampa’s waterfront.
About Friends of the Tampa Riverwalk: Friends of the Tampa Riverwalk is a privately funded non-profit organization dedicated to supporting special events, activities, and beautification efforts along the Tampa Riverwalk. In partnership with the City of Tampa, Friends of the Riverwalk focuses on developing, activating, and promoting the downtown waterfront. For more information, visit TheTampaRiverwalk.com or connect with them on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter.
