Get ready to pARRGHty into the new year, Tampa-style!

The City of Tampa rings in the New Year with a brand NEW tradition—the New Yarrgh’s Eve Booty Drop. This free, family-friendly event will feature live entertainment, food and drinks, and a new signature “booty drop” countdown to midnight. See Rivergate Tower come to life with a 3-D mapped, 320ft tall projection of a treasure chest being lowered on the side of the building.

Don’t miss this never-before-seen, one-of-a-kind visual experience!

December 31

9pm – 12:30am

Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park

Thank you to our community partners!

This event would not be possible without your support.

FAQ

What is a Booty Drop?

In Tampa, we don’t drop the ball on city events… but we will be dropping a treasure chest for New Yarrgh’s Eve.

The New Yarrgh’s Eve Booty Drop will be a unique countdown experience featuring a 320ft tall “booty drop” projection on Rivergate Tower. This dynamic visual display will be 3-D mapped and feature a treasure chest being lowered on the side of the building, visible from Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park.

Grab ye krewe and join us for this one-of-a-kind signature event—it’s a sight you won’t want to miss!

What is a 3-D mapped projection?

Projection mapping is a technique that involves projecting computer-animated visuals onto an object, rather than a flat surface. To accomplish this, the object (in this case, Rivergate Tower) must be 3-D mapped to create an immersive visual experience.

Why a treasure chest?

Tales of legendary pirates have been part of Tampa’s history for generations. In honor of these early buccaneers, and the upcoming Gasparilla event season, we’re adding some Tampa flare to our New Year’s Eve celebration by dropping some booty—the pirate word for treasure—on Rivergate Tower.

Is this event free?