The Adventure Island Noche de San Juan event returns June 21, 2025. Join Tampa’s summer festival with DJs, rides, and a splash of Puerto Rican culture.

Adventure Island Noche de San Juan
Photo Credit: Adventure Island

On Saturday, June 21, 2025, Adventure Island in Tampa will celebrate Noche de San Juan from 7:00 p.m. until 12:30 a.m. At this event, guests can spend time with the DJ’s from Rumba 95.7, and enjoy this traditional celebration with their group. This event allows people the opportunity to celebrate Noche de San Juan and perhaps lock in a year of good luck.

Adventure Island Noche de San Juan

Noche de San Juan, celebrated on June 23rd, is a vibrant and mystical festival held in many Spanish-speaking countries, particularly in Spain and Puerto Rico. Rooted in ancient pagan traditions, the holiday honors Saint John the Baptizer and marks the arrival of the summer solstice. As night falls, people gather on beaches to light bonfires, symbolizing purification and the warding off of evil spirits.

In Puerto Rico, it’s traditional to walk backward into the ocean and fall into the water three or seven times at midnight for good luck. Fireworks, music, dancing, and feasting are standard as communities celebrate. The festival blends “Christian” and pre-Christian customs, creating a unique cultural experience. For many, it’s a night of renewal, reflection, and hope for the future. Noche de San Juan beautifully showcases the deep connection between tradition, nature, and communal spirit in Hispanic cultures.

Open Attractions

Adventure Island Noche de San Juan
Photo Credit: Adventure Island

The following attractions are open and available during the Adventure Island Noche de San Juan Event:

  • Aruba Tuba
  • Rapids Racer
  • Wahoo! Remix
  • Vanish Point
  • Colossal Curl
  • Calypso Coaster
  • Caribbean Corkscrew
  • Riptide
  • All Pools and the Lazy River.

This is a separately ticketed event. General single-day tickets will not be valid for admission. All guests (including Fun Card holders and Pass Members) must purchase an Adventure Island Noche de San Juan event ticket to receive entry. Event tickets start at $29.99. Pricing is subject to change.

Food, drinks, and merchandise will be available for purchase. Alcoholic beverages must be consumed by a person 21 years of age or older. Adventure Island will also have AquaGlow Nights this year, like the event at SeaWorld Orlando.

For more information about the Adventure Island Noche de San Juan event, please consult the official Adventure Island website. Also, for more theme park-related news and information, visit MSM News.

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Jon Self

Jon Self is an avid theme park fan. You can follow him at @pastorjonself on X/ Twitter or Jon.Self.37 at Instagram. He has been writing and editing in the theme park media world for over a decade. He also writes for several "foodie" sites as well as in the faith-based world.