Weekend Traffic Alert: March 6-8

Tampa Police

It’s shaping up to be another busy weekend in and around downtown Tampa. Several events are expected to draw thousands of attendees, likely leading to congested streets and limited on-street parking availability.

Wanna get around with fewer headaches? Consider alternative transportation options, including the Free TECO Streetcar, DASH Service, Hart Buses, rentable scooters, bikes, etc.

Events this weekend include, but aren’t limited to:

Friday, March 6

  • Disney on Ice @ Benchmark International Arena – 3pm & 7pm
  • New York Yankees Spring Training @ Steinbrenner Field – 6:30pm
  • Straz Center for Performing Arts show – 7:30pm
  • Lightning City Gymnastics Gasparilla Classic @ Tampa Convention Center – 7am-11pm
  • National Believe, Build, Complete, Become Summit @ Tampa Convention Center – 8am-7:30pm
  • WineFest 2026 @ Tampa Theatre (Franklin St. closure) – 7pm

Saturday, March 7

  • Disney on Ice @ Benchmark International Arena – 11am, 3pm & 7pm
  • Tampa Fine Art Show by Hot Works @ Cotanchobee Park – 10am
  • She is Football 5k @ Raymond James Stadium – 7am
  • Straz Center for Performing Arts shows – 11am, 2pm, 7pm
  • Lightning City Gymnastics Gasparilla Classic @ Tampa Convention Center – 7am-11pm
  • National Believe, Build, Complete, Become Summit @ Tampa Convention Center – 8am-1pm
  • WineFest 2026 @ Tampa Theatre (Franklin St. closure) – 6pm

Sunday, March 8

  • Disney on Ice @ Benchmark International Arena – 11am & 3pm
  • Straz Center for Performing Arts shows – Noon, 2pm, & 4pm
  • Lightning City Gymnastics Gasparilla Classic @ Tampa Convention Center – 7am-10pm

To see the latest road closures that may impact your commute, visit: Tampa.gov/road-closures .

To view the City of Tampa’s parking options, visit: Tampa.gov/parking

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