Super Bowl stroll along the Tampa Riverwalk - photos and videos

I took a drive to downtown Tampa to see the progress and preparations for Super Bowl LV before it got crowded. Here are a few photos from along the Tampa Riverwalk. I found some cool photos spots while I was downtown. 

 

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Enjoy your visit if you are able to attend. If not, enjoy my photos and a few videos.

             

NFL Super Bowl Experience double celebration for Tampa Bay - what you need to know if attending

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The two teams vying for the 55th Super Bowl game win and to own the Vince Lombardi Trophy are known. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are going for their second Super Bowl win, their first win was in 2003 and the Kansas City Chiefs are going for their third win. They won last year (2020) and in 1970.

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The Buccaneers would love to maintain not only their winning streak but also of all the Tampa sports teams that have had an amazing winning streak in 2020. Inclusive they want to make NFL history as the first home team to play in the Super Bowl in their own home stadium.

As the Bucs get ready to hopefully make history at Super Bowl LV, fans have the chance to represent their team at the Super Bowl Experience (SBX) presented by Lowe's. The NFL's interactive football theme park was planned and temporarily built along the Tampa Riverwalk in downtown Tampa.

The Super Bowl Experience starts Friday, January 29 through Sunday, January 31 and from Wednesday, February 3 through Saturday, February 6 and will follow safety protocols developed by the NFL in partnership with local officials and the CDC. Please note due to Covid-19, NFL is using a reservation system for access into the Super Bowl Experience at Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park. As of January 26, all of the reservations have been reserved and there are no additional time slots available. All those that made a reservation, must have the OnePass app downloaded and everyone must be registered before arriving at their session. 

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Super Bowl Experience LV schedule:

• Friday, January 29, 2021: 5:00 PM- 10:00 PM
• Saturday, January 30, 2021: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
• Sunday, January 31, 2021: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM 
• Monday, February 1, 2021: closed
• Tuesday, February 2, 2021 : closed
• Wednesday, February 3, 2021: 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM​
• ​Thursday, February 4, 2021: 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM
• Friday, February 5, 2021 : 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
• Saturday, February 6, 2021: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM

If you didn't get a reservation for SBX at Julian B. Lane, there are other events taking place at the Tampa Riverwalk including at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park, Technology Village, Armature Works, and other places. For a list of what is located along the Tampa Riverwalk, click here. Although events at Curtis Hixon and the Technology Village do not require reservations, fans must download the NFL OnePass App at NFL.com/OnePass and register to get a QR code for entry and to take part in the activities.

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There is a limited capacity to SBX and all must adhere to the safety protocol guidelines: 

• Face coverings worn at all times if you are two years old and over, the only exceptions are when eating or drinking in the designated food and beverage consumption zones only. Please note all transactions will be credit card only. There will be no cash transactions. For menu click here.
• Social distance by maintaining six feet apart between groups, including lines for activities, restrooms, and concessions
• Sanitize your hands, there will be hand sanitizer dispensers throughout the venues

The Riverwalk has several parking options and transportation.

The main parking lots include:

• Scott Street Parking Lot – 1301 N. Morgan Street, Tampa, FL 33602
• 1420 Lot – 1420 N Tampa Street, Tampa, FL 33602 
• Royal Street Regional – 1200 N Tampa Street, Tampa, FL 33602
• Interstate Lot – 1514 N Franklin Street, Tampa, FL 33602
• Anchor Garage – 109 W Fortune Street, Tampa, FL 33602

You can also click here for more surrounding parking lots and parking garage options.

Fans can get around the Super Bowl Experience on the TECO Line streetcar system and the water taxi will be making multiple stops along the Riverwalk. Bikes and scooters will not be allowed.

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For a digital copy of the Super Bowl LV game program click here.

More additional information on Super Bowl LV celebrations is available in the NFL OnePass app, the Tampa Bay Super Bowl LV Host Committee site or at NFL SuperBowl.com.

A few photos of my early visit to the Tampa Riverwalk where the Super Bowl LV Experience will be held.

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Sources NFL Super Bowl, Tampa Bay Super Bowl LV Host Committee, El Mundo de Dori

Tampa Bay Buccaneers NFC Champs to play on their own turf for the Super Bowl LV title

And the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are Super Bowl bound. The Buccaneers defeated the Green Bay Packers, 31 to 26 this past Sunday January 24, 2021 in the NFC Championship Game at Lambeau Field In Green Bay, Wisconsin.

The Bucs will be the first home team to play in the Super Bowl in their own home stadium where all their home games are played. They will play against the AFC Champions, the Kansas City Chiefs who defeated the Buffalo Bills 38 to 24, at the decisive 55th Super Bowl game. The game will be televised live on Sunday, February 7 directly from Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida starting at 6:30 p.m. ET. 

It's the Buccaneers second time playing in the Super Bowl. Of the two games, they won Super Bowl XXXVII January 26, 2003 against the Oakland Raiders. They made to the 2020 playoffs as number five in the NFC. If the Bucs win Super Bowl LV, they will be the fourth team to win after entering the postseason with three straight road match ups. 

The excitement of the Tampa Bay fans was evident as fans swarmed the outskirts of Raymond James Stadium immediately after their home team's win and made presence to receive the players at their arrival at Tampa International Airport. To mention, the Buccaneers had requested fans to abide CDC regulations due to Covid-19 and stay home instead.

Photo credit Doris Irizarry, photo not to be used without permission

Congratulations to our home team the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and also to their Super Bowl playing opponent the Kansas City Chiefs. 

We welcome the Kansas City Chiefs and all fans with open arms for a great, unforgettable, fun, united, and safe Super Bowl LV.

Forward. Forever. Together

Super Bowl LV
Raymond James Stadium
Tampa, Fla.
February 7, 2021

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Super Bowl bound?

We are hours away from knowing who will be in the 55th Super Bowl to be held in Tampa, FL on Sunday, February 7, 2021. Eyes are set on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to see if history will be made - the Buccaneers being the first team to be in a Super Bowl in their own city.

Good luck to Green Bay Packers and of course my home team the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Photo credits Doris Irizarry, photos are not to be used without permission

May the best playing team win!