Welcome to Tampa!
July 4 - 7, 2021
The Elks National Convention Commission is working closely with the Tampa Convention Center and Visit Tampa Bay to plan for a safe and healthy Elks National Convention. Safety measures and plans are evolving, but are likely to include social distancing, attendee occupancy management and personal mask use which is recommended in Tampa.
Pre-registration is open online-only until June 21. Click here to preregister now! Pre-Registration will be the best way to avoid lines and safely receive your credentials and other critical attendee information.
This page will be updated with more information as Convention approaches. See you in Tampa!
Planning to attend? Let us know, and be sure to checkout your fellow elks.org users in attendance.
Latest Convention News
Free Shuttle to Tampa Area Lodges
Elks Convention local Lodge bus route. Buses run Saturday, Sunday, and Monday (July 3-5). Note: All Lodges have free parking if you drive yourself. Lodges also have activities on other days. This schedule is for the days the buses are running.
Photograph of GER Endorsed Candidate T.Keith Mills
Convention Hotels and Hospitality Suites
Check out this informational flyer for convention hotels and Hhospitality suites.
Proposed Resolutions for 2021
Resolutions submitted for consideration at the 156th Grand Lodge Session in Tampa.
What’s new at the 2021 Elks National Convention?
Read this news story for details on what's new at this year's convention.
Travel Guidelines for Convention Attendees
Traveling to Tampa? Know your travel risk.
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