Year in Photos: Creative Loafing Tampa Bay photographer Dave Decker shares his favorite images of 2021

Dave Decker was everywhere. The Creative Loafing Tampa Bay photographer was at just about every major event over the last year and has the images to prove it. Here you'll find some of his favorite photos spanning the last 12 months, from the Bucs Super Bowl boat parade, big concerts, protests, and everything in between. 
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Bucs fans at on the Tampa Riverwalk for the championship boat parade on Feb. 10, 2021.
Photo by Dave Decker
Bucs fans at on the Tampa Riverwalk for the championship boat parade on Feb. 10, 2021.
The 'Justice for J6' rally in Washington D.C. in September 2021.
Photo by Dave Decker
The 'Justice for J6' rally in Washington D.C. in September 2021.
Security for Joe Biden's inauguration in Washington D.C. in January 2021.
Photo by Dave Decker
Security for Joe Biden's inauguration in Washington D.C. in January 2021.
The 'Justice for J6' rally in Washington D.C. in September 2021.
Photo by Dave Decker
The 'Justice for J6' rally in Washington D.C. in September 2021.
Activist and community leader Nina Boneta during a tense New Port Richey city council meeting in February 2021.
Photo by Dave Decker
Activist and community leader Nina Boneta during a tense New Port Richey city council meeting in February 2021.
Protesters near Piney Point in April 2021.
Photo by Dave Decker
Protesters near Piney Point in April 2021.
Outside a tense New Port Richey city council meeting in February 2021.
Photo by Dave Decker
Outside a tense New Port Richey city council meeting in February 2021.
A Bucs fans in downtown Tampa for the championship boat parade on Feb. 10, 2021.
Photo by Dave Decker
A Bucs fans in downtown Tampa for the championship boat parade on Feb. 10, 2021.
In the face of HB1 'anti-riot- legislation, Tampa activists gather in April 2021.
Photo by Dave Decker
In the face of HB1 'anti-riot- legislation, Tampa activists gather in April 2021.
Shock G's brother Kent Craig during a celebration of life for the legendary rapper and producer at Ybor City's Allen Temple African Methodist Church.
Photo by Dave Decker
Shock G's brother Kent Craig during a celebration of life for the legendary rapper and producer at Ybor City's Allen Temple African Methodist Church.
Trump supporters at a Matt Gaetz and Marjorie Taylor Greene event at The Villages on April 30, 2021.
Photo by Dave Decker
Trump supporters at a Matt Gaetz and Marjorie Taylor Greene event at The Villages on April 30, 2021.
Tampa activists on the Riverwalk march for sex workers' rights during Super Bowl weekend.
Photo by Dave Decker
Tampa activists on the Riverwalk march for sex workers' rights during Super Bowl weekend.
Scenes from the Fest in Gainesville, Florida.
Photo by Dave Decker
Scenes from the Fest in Gainesville, Florida.
Scenes from the Fest in Gainesville, Florida.
Photo by Dave Decker
Scenes from the Fest in Gainesville, Florida.
Laura Jane Grace readies a tattoo for a fan after her Dec. 10, 2021 concert at The Bricks in Ybor City, Florida.
Photo by Dave Decker
Laura Jane Grace readies a tattoo for a fan after her Dec. 10, 2021 concert at The Bricks in Ybor City, Florida.
Year in Photos: Creative Loafing Tampa Bay photographer Dave Decker shares his favorite images of 2021
Photo by Dave Decker
Tom DeGeorge joined by his fellow NIVA fuckers during Hot Dog Party at Crowbar in Ybor City, Florida on July 3, 2021.
Photo by Dave Decker
Tom DeGeorge joined by his fellow NIVA fuckers during Hot Dog Party at Crowbar in Ybor City, Florida on July 3, 2021.
Tom DeGeorge during Hot Dog Party at Crowbar in Ybor City, Florida on July 3, 2021.
Photo by Dave Decker
Tom DeGeorge during Hot Dog Party at Crowbar in Ybor City, Florida on July 3, 2021.
Jeremy Gloff Hot Dog Party at Crowbar in Ybor City, Florida on July 3, 2021.
Photo by Dave Decker
Jeremy Gloff Hot Dog Party at Crowbar in Ybor City, Florida on July 3, 2021.
Moving Targets plays Microgroove in Tampa, Florida on Oct. 28,  2021.
Photo by Dave Decker
Moving Targets plays Microgroove in Tampa, Florida on Oct. 28, 2021.
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