TAMPA, Fla. — Sparkman Wharf is planning on celebrating "813 Day" this weekend with days packed with activities and a social media contest, a news release explains.
The popular Tampa spot is hosting its 4th annual celebration to honor the city and also raise money for The Florida Aquarium.
On Sunday, Aug. 13 – the official 813 Day – the community can come together to celebrate Tampa with different goodies, including:
- Live music by local bands from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- A variety of $8.13 specials from various Water Sparkman Wharf retailers.
- Starting at 8:13 p.m., the first 50 people to visit Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams will receive one complimentary ice cream scoop.
There will also be a social media contest held leading up to the celebration as well.
For every photo taken in front of Sparkman Wharf's Tampa sign and posted to social media between Aug. 7-13, plaza leaders will donate $5 to The Florida Aquarium for conservation, research, education and rescue efforts. The donation will be up to $1,000.
"The famous TAMPA sign will be decorated to mark the occasion," Sparkman Wharf leaders explain in the release.
To help raise money for The Florida Aquarium:
- Take a photo with the decorated Tampa sign from Aug. 7-13
- Post on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter
- Geotag Sparkman Wharf
- Tag Sparkman Wharf and The Florida Aquarium
- Use the hashtags #813Day and #SparkmanWharf
Tampa Mayor Jane Castor was able to kick off the week-long contest by taking the first picture during this year's unveiling of the 813 Day Tampa sign.
