Holiday RiverFest 2025

Start: Saturday, December 20, 2025 1:00PM
End: Saturday, December 20, 2025 10:00PM

On Saturday, December 20, 2025, Tampa Bay will unwrap a brand-new holiday tradition as Holiday RiverFest 2025 makes its debut at Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park! The festival will feature live music by ERNEST and Uncle Kracker, Wiener Dog Races, Kids Zone, Holiday Drone Show, Ugly sweater contest and more! Happening right alongside the Tampa Riverwalk Holiday Lighted Boat Parade! Bring the whole family, make it a date night, or make it a VIP party with your girls and guys! Holiday RiverFest Highlights will include: ? Live Entertainment: Performances by local, regional and national country artists and DJ's spinning holiday favorites. Headliner ERNEST with support by Uncle Kracker. ? Activities for All Ages: From a kids' playground and splash pad area to the fan-favorite wiener dog race, there's something for everyone. ? Exclusive Viewing: Prime spots to enjoy Tampa's annual Friends of the Tampa Riverwalk Holiday Lighted Boat Parade ? Adulting: We have designated 21+ areas for kid free zones. Including: Ugly Sweater Party Zone (21+) with private bar and social-worthy décor ? The Lane of Giving: showcasing local charities including ForHearts Worldwide. ? Drone show & Fireworks WHEN: Saturday, December 20, 2025 Event Time - 1:00 PM – 10:00 PM WHERE: Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park - 1001 N Blvd, Tampa, FL 33607 TICKETS: www.holidayriverfest.com The headliner, ERNEST will hit the stage immediately following the last boat of the Friends of the Tampa Riverwalk Holiday Lighted Boat Parade. At the closing of the fun-filled night, the downtown Tampa skyline will light up with a holiday-themed drone show and a grand finale fireworks show. Proceeds benefit ForHearts Worldwide, a Tampa-based nonprofit dedicated to saving lives by providing implantable cardiovascular devices to patients in need around the globe. The Holiday RiverFest 2025 - Where Tampa Comes Together to Celebrate the Season. About Holiday RiverFest Holiday RiverFest is Tampa’s newest holiday tradition — blending community spirit, live entertainment, festive fun, and charitable giving. Produced by John Santoro and Sunset Events in partnership with Donnie Estopinal and Disco Events. The inaugural festival will bring an unforgettable day of live music, festive treats, and family fun - plus adult activities with 21+ VIP areas and 21+ Ugly Sweater Party. The festival will take place at Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park on Saturday, December 20, 2025 for a magical celebration by the river. For more information, visit: holidayriverfest.com