What is going on in downtown Tampa in connection with the NCAA Championship game?
Superbowl-sized crowds are expected to participate in this exciting, multi-day, multi-location event. Signature events include a free, 3-day music festival at Curtis Hixon Park (Friday, January 6th thru Sunday, January 8th – 12:00 pm to 11:00 pm each day), Playoff Fan Central at the Tampa Convention Center (Friday thru Sunday), Taste of the Championship at the Florida Aquarium, and 5K & Fun Run on Bayshore Boulevard (Sunday morning). They are estimating over 40,000 people in and around Curtis Hixon Park on most days (January 6th thru 8th). You can get notifications regarding road closures and emergency notifications by texting CFBPlayoff to 888777.
Will Sacred Heart have the usual weekend Mass schedule?
We will maintain the Mass schedule for Saturday and Sunday morning, however, we will not hold a 6:00 pm Mass on Sunday due to the extremely large crowds expected for the Sunday evening concert and the affect it will have on available parking.
Will you be coming from Davis Islands or South Tampa on Sunday morning?
There will be a race/fun run starting from the Amalie Arena on Sunday morning, which will also extend onto Bayshore Blvd. Please plan accordingly. You can get notifications regarding road closures and emergency notifications by texting CFBPlayoff to 888-777.
What about parking?
The Madison Building has assured us that they will make parking available as they normally do. The parking lot at the corner of Kennedy Blvd. and Florida Ave. will not be available unless one pays the posted fees.
