Free U.S. Navy Concert at Curtis Hixon Park 22 May
For a great way to spend a Saturday evening, stop by beautiful Curtis Hixon Park on the riverfront in downtown Tampa for a free outdoor concert. The U.S. Navy band, The Cruisers, will be in concert starting at 7pm. Bring you blankets and chairs to sit on. Don’t forget the bug spray to keep those bugs away. Bring out the whole family and plenty friends and enjoy a picnic while listening to the band. No alcohol is allowed, but you can bring all the soft drinks and water you can drink! As the U.S. Navy’s premier contemporary entertainment ensemble, the Cruisers feature eight of the Navy’s most dynamic performers. Formed in 1999 as a specialty unit of the United States Navy Band, the Cruisers are under the leadership of drummer. The group takes its name from the Navy’s versatile, flexible, multi-missioned ship – the Cruiser – and the band lives up to their namesake by having the capabilities of playing genres of music ranging from jazz & standards, rhythm & blues, classic rock, adult contemporary and pop as well as original material. This elite group has engaged and excited audiences of all ages throughout the U.S. and abroad with world-class musicianship and high energy, fun-filled performances. The beautiful Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park is located in downtown Tampa along Ashley St between the Tampa Museum of Art and the Sykes building. Food is available at nearby restaurants including Five Guys Hamburger across the street from the Park and a new nearby Mexican restaurant Urban Cantina located at the corner of Madison and South Tampa. You can also bring a picnic dinner and don’t forget the blankets and chairs! Alcohol is not allowed but well behaved pets are! Curtis Hixon Park has a fenced animal park along the water. This park is one of nicest parks in Tampa. With an interactive playground, wide open flat grass play area, a view of the University of Tampa, and cooling water fountains, this is a great place to relax on a Saturday evening. Parking is available at the Curtis Hixon parking garage or at nearby public parking lots.
