Tampa Riverwalk Up For Award: Here’s Why
The Tampa Riverwalk is up for an award and you can help them win it. Firstly, the Tampa Riverwalk, which is in downtown Tampa, has been nominated for the best holiday lights display. Secondly, the nomination comes from USA today’s 10 Best Readers Choice Awards. Finally, you can vote until Wednesday, November 29 at noon. The winners will be announced on Friday, December 8. It is a great honor for the Tampa Riverwalk as they one of the 20 public holiday lights displays to be nominated for this award.
USA Today does the 10 Best awards for many different things all throughout the year. The Tampa Bay area has been well represented on these awards. Here is what they say about the Tampa Riverwalk., “Tampa Riverwalk is home to the magical Holiday Spectacular, which kicks off with the lighting of a 35-foot-tall Christmas tree floating in the harbor. The Riverwalk becomes aglow with festive lights and decorations, and the entire area of Water Works Park sees strings of lights draped on the oak trees, along with unique floating displays like gingerbread houses or toy trains set in the adjacent river. You can jump on a Pirate Water Taxi for the best views.”
Tampa Riverwalk Info
The Tampa Riverwalk is a 2.6 mile walk that goes along the Hillsborough river to the Garrison Channel. You can start start at the Heights Market at Armature Works and you go along Curtis Hixon Park until you get to Sparkman Wharf. It isn’t just a walk. You can also ride your bike or take a scooter down the Riverwalk. There are bars and restaurants along the Riverwalk. Things that you will see along the walk include the Florida Aquarium, Julian B. Lane Waterfront Park and the Tampa Bay History Center.
Finally, The Tampa Riverwalk is up for an award, so vote for it. Let’s hope that your vote helps the Tampa Riverwalk win.
[SOURCE: WFLA]
4 Great Christmas Dinner Options For The Whole Family
Lasagna
A large tray of a baked pasta based meal that everyone gets to cut into just feels like a natural option. There’s room here to customize your tray of course. Add meat, make it a veggie, or have one of each. Plus, the red sauce nicely compliments your holiday-themed table setting.
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Filet Mignon
We’ll need to clarify here, your best bet here is a log shaped filet that can be evenly cut into quarter inch – to half inch slices. There’s something festive to carving a meal item in your kitchen, that is freshly cooked. You take pride in hosting and then slicing. You place your sliced filet on that serving platter that is used just once a year, walk it into the dining room and then feel joy when everyone digs in.
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Vegetarian Chili Bar
It’s all about the slow-cooker or crock pot. You can let it warm in the kitchen all day, allowing a sharp aroma to seep into every room the family gathers in. This style is for more of the grab something quick and on-the-go Christmas meal gathering. Perhaps you have people in and out of your house, stopping by for a “cheers” throughout the day. A chili bar never disappoints. Add in your side bowls of shredded cheddar, tortilla crisps, scallions, and sour cream, and you are giving your guests the opportunity to put their own touch on your creation.
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Baked Ham
This is the meal that gives you the option for a fancier sit-down dinner. The ham centerpiece is typically joined by elegant wine glasses and pre-feast toast. Throw some potato side dishes along with an asparagus or string bean casserole, and your living room is now a fine-dining restaurant. This meal allows you to take your time. The next thing you know, it’s dark outside, and you are putting a bow on your enjoyable Christmas night.
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