Red Bull Flugtag Returns to Tampa:
Where Ingenuity takes Flight
A popular past time in the Tampa Bay Area returns this November. The City of Tampa and local constituents recently announced the welcome back of Red Bull’s famed Flugtag. This event was last held in 2011 and is a true test for the imaginative thrill-seeker. On Saturday, November 9, crews comprised of up to five people will launch one-of-a-kind airships off a 27-foot-tall flight deck constructed at the Tampa Convention Center in front of over 100,00 expected spectators.
Sharing her thoughts at the announcement press conference, Mayor Jane Castor had this to say. “We’re incredibly excited to welcome the Red Bull Flugtag back to Tampa, along with the 100,000 spectators it will bring,” and “We can’t wait to watch these daring pilots take flight, or maybe more accurately, take a plunge, right outside the Tampa Convention Center. It’s going to be an epic day, and most importantly, an economic boost of over $3 million to our city. It’s a win-win.”
Up to 40 teams will be judged on the design of their craft, creativity of their pre-flight skit, and the distance of their flight as they compete for exclusive Red Bull experiences, meet-and-greets with Red Bull athletes, and more. The winners will be determined by an incredible lineup of judges that will be announced at a later date.
This time around marks the third Red Bull Flugtag held in Tampa. The last two occurred in 2008 and 2011. The legendary Red Bull event has been held in over 50 countriesand hosted nine million spectators worldwide. A spectacle and free to attend, this event is highly anticipated by many and shouldn’t be missed.
Competing teams from Tampa Bay and all over the United States will be announced later this summer as will the panel of judges and even more surprises! Be sure to follow @RedBullUSA on Instagram and TikTok to and use RedBull.com/redbullflugtagtampa to stay up to date on everything Red Bull Flugtag Tampa Bay.
If you and your crew think you have what it takes to defy gravity in style, here’s the link to sign up, starting July 8: RedBull.com/redbullflugtagtampa.
RED BULL FLUGTAG
NOVEMBER 9, 2024
Tampa Convention Center
