Event Overview
May 3rd, 2008
8:30 am - 6:00 pm
The Tampa Races are run by Great White North
Schedule of Events
Time Event
8:30 a.m. Opening Ceremonies- Marriott Waterside Patio
9:00 a.m.- 11:10 a.m. Round One of Racing- Garrison Channel
11:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. Steel drum band- Main Stage Zephyrhills Athletes Village
11:00 a.m.- 6:30 p.m. Beer Garden Open
11:20 a.m.- 11:40 a.m. Breast Cancer Survivor Ceremony- Marriott Waterside Patio and Marina
11:40 a.m.-1:50 p.m. Round Two of Racing- Garrison Channel
2:00 p.m.- 4:10 p.m. Round Three of Racing- Garrison Channel
2:30 p.m.- 6:30 p.m. Bacardi Boys- Main Stage Zephyrhills Athletes Village
4:30 p.m.- 5:15 p.m. Awards Ceremonies with Bacardi Boys:hosted by Jack Harris- Main
Stage Zephyrhills Athletes Village
6:30 p.m. Beer Garden Closes
The Tampa Bay International Dragon Boat Races are held on the Garrison Channel in Downtown Tampa, FL. The race course is between the Beneficial Street and the Franklin Street Harbour Island Bridges. Each team races on the 400m course three times during the event.
Teams load the boats at the Convention Center docks on the west side of the Marriott, and then travel up the Channel to the start line. The finish line is in front of the Marriott.
A central viewing location is located at the Marriott Waterside Hotel and Marina (700 S Florida Avenue) or at Cotanchobee Fort Brooke Park, adjacent to the Marriott.
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Map of 700 S Florida Ave
Tampa, FL 33602-5404
The Zephyrhills Athlete's Village (in Cotanchobee Ft. Brooke Park) is where you will find the participants while they are off the water. Vendors also occupy the Zephyrhills Athlete's Village area including fresh squeezed lemonade from Ali's Refreshments!
In the afternoon multiple bands will play in the park as the final round of racing commences. Enjoy a cold, refreshing Budweiser or other Anheuser Busch products at the Beer Garden!
AsiaFest occurs simultaneously across the street at the St. Pete Times Forum Plaza.
The event is free for spectators. Food can be purchased in the Zephyrhills Athlete's Village, at Asia Fest at the Marriott Waterside Patio, and the Convention Center Circular Drive.