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WELCOME RECEPTION

Visit Tampa Bay invites HPN attendees to Unlock the Block from 7:00pm – 10:00pm. Your treasure hunt will take you on an adventure to Sparkman Wharf, the entertainment hub of downtown Tampa and the centerpiece of Water Street Tampa – the most exciting waterfront urban development in the country. Discover the best entertainment, games, activities, cuisine & beverages that the area has to offer, all just a few blocks from the Marriott Water Street. 


TRANSPORTATION
 

By streetcar:

Streetcar

Do as the locals do and hop aboard the free TECO Line Streetcar which drops you off right in front of Sparkman Wharf.

By Bus:

Bus Shuttle

Buses will begin conveniently shuttling from all conference hotels at 6:45pm and will run continuously until 10:00pm.

By foot:

Walking the Riverwalk

Head south along the Tampa Riverwalk toward the welcome reception event at Sparkman Wharf.


YOUR GUIDE TO THE TREASURE

Your treasure hunt begins at Sparkman Wharf with food, drinks, and games at Splitsville & The LightHaus Beer Garden. Then, at 9:00pm the party invades The Wharf!

 


EXPLORE THE AREA

In addition to our exclusive party at Splitsville & Lighthaus you can also find treasure at the following locations.

Sparkman

 

Splitsville

Partake in hand-passed appetizers, nachos, and sliders. Test your skills with indoor lawn and feather bowling, ping pong, billiards, foosball, darts, and shuffleboard. Dine from abundant delectable food stations and the enjoy refreshing beverages at all the bars.

Jotoro

Enjoy a craft margarita at this Mexican mash-up located at the prime corner of Sparkman Wharf.

Lighthaus

Grab a craft beer and a late night snack.

Battery

Bourbon cocktails await at one of Tampa Bay’s hottest new dining experiences.

Jeni's

Cool down with an ice cream treat.

JoDog

Signature craft hot dogs.