Happy race weekend, TBAY. Thousands will flock to the Burg’s waterfront this weekend for the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg presented by RP Funding .
The 20th annual run for the IndyCar race in the Burg is set to be extra special, with rock legend Jon Bon Jovi making a special appearance as he leads the field to green on Sunday, March 10.
Tickets
- Three-day passes to the action are $75, or you can buy individual day tickets.
- Want to ensure you have a spot to sit? Consider paying a bit more for grandstand tickets — which run from $105 to $165.
- And for those who want even more of the action, there’s pit passes and Firestone Paddock passes available.
- Buy tickets online .
Eats
- There’s ample options to chow down at the festival — from bars serving frozen daiquiris and cocktails, to massive lemonades, hot dogs, and treats.
- Heads up: Outside food and drinks are prohibited, so leave the cooler in the car.
Parking
- While we recommend not driving to the festival, there is some parking available at city parking garages , which cost $15 for the day Friday, and $25 for the day on Saturday or Sunday.
- Or consider parking at Tropicana Field, where a shuttle will also be ferrying folks to the festival, included in the $15 cost.
Tips
- Some of the Sunshine City’s best eateries line the waterfront, but they book up fast. So we recommend making those dinner and lunch reservations ASAP. Here’s a few spots we think you might like.
- For those heading to the festival on Saturday, rocker Bret Michaels will perform a live concert in the plaza between the Mahaffey Theater and The Dalí Museum.
- Take a peek at the festival map to figure out your gameplan — and get a better idea of where you might want to sit.