The 2019 NCAA Women’s Final Four makes its way to Tampa this week, and along with it comes some great community events to help set the high-energy tone that only a playoff battle can provide.
Tourney Town Presented by Capital One
Tampa Convention Center
333 S. Franklin St.
Friday, April 5: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday, April 6: 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Sunday, April 7: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Cost: Free
A free festival filled with special guest appearances, autograph signings, a basketball contest and giveaways, Tourney Town event helps celebrate the Women’s Final Four with activities for the entire family. Each day has something a little different, whether it be a 2019 Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame Inductees Q&A on Friday or an NCAA Pep Rally on Sunday.
Party on the Plaza
Main Entrance Plaza, Amalie Arena
401 Channelside Drive
Friday, April 5: 4 to 6:30 p.m.
Sunday, April 7: 3 to 5:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
Grab official NCAA merchandise and a quick bite to eat with your family as you prepare for the heated game ahead of you. Events will go down on the plaza before the games on both Friday and Sunday. Party in the perfect spot to cheer on the final two teams as they step inside Amalie Arena Sunday afternoon, ready to compete for the national title.
Super Saturday Concert Presented by AT&T
Curtis Hixon Park
600 N. Ashley Drive
Saturday, April 6: 5:30 to 11 p.m.
Cost: Free
Be sure to catch multi-platinum selling singer Gavin DeGraw’s open-to-the-public performance. Former professional basketball player DJ Shawna will be performing a set as well, including a guest appearance from American Idol finalist (and former NCAA basketball player) Ayla Brown. Concertgoers can also chow down on snacks from food trucks while watching coverage of the men’s basketball national semifinals games. The star-studded show finishes off with a fireworks finale.
Women’s Final Four Bounce Presented by Buick
Curtis Hixon Park
600 N. Ashley Drive
Sunday, April 7: 1 p.m. (required check-in: 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.)
Cost: Free
Kids ages 18 and younger can participate in this gigantic parade, which stretches from Curtis Hixon Park all the way to the Tampa Convention Center, dribbling their basketballs along the Riverwalk. The first 2,000 participants in the parade receive a free basketball and shirt.
