Old School Saturday Street Festival

Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park, 600 N Ashley Dr, Tampa, FL | Get Directions »
FREE

Heritage Street Festival – This 2-day weekend event is the heart and soul of the community.

Kicking off a week-long series of activities, the Street Festival features a stage of local and national entertainment, as well as unique “Villages.”

• Artists’ Village: Local and national artists display a wide selection of original, ethnic artwork.
• Authors’ Village: Local and national authors showcase their literature.
• Children’s Village: Features face painting, storytelling, educational activities, and arts and crafts, as well as several other engaging activities for children.
• Greek Village: A platform for sororities and fraternities to showcase their organization and share information regarding their community involvement.

• Health Village: Adults and children are offered free health screenings for HIV, diabetes, hypertension, breast cancer, glaucoma and many other prevalent health concerns.

• Heritage 5K Walk or Run for Cancer: Honors Felecia Ann Wintons-Taylor, a founding member of the Festival who lost her life to breast cancer, and emphasizes healthy living while addressing health concerns prevalent in the African-American community.

• Corporate Village: Bay area businesses have the opportunity to reinforce their brand. TBBHF supports community development, and the Street Festival allows local businesses to optimize opportunities by presenting a platform to promote products and distribute promotional materials.