You don’t have to be Irish to gather up your little leprechauns and celebrate at a sham-ROCKING St. Patrick's Day event in Tampa Bay! There are several kid-friendly St. Patrick's Day celebrations on schedule this weekend, since St. Patrick’s Day actually falls on Monday, March 17, 2025 this year. Family-Friendly St. Patrick’s Day Event Thursday, March 13, 2025 – Monday, March 17, 2025 Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at Busch Gardens with Irish spirit, green beer and festive fun! Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Tampa Bay with parades, festivals, bar crawls, live music, and family-friendly events. Find the best spots for Irish food, green beer, and all the top celebrations Tickets are $10-$40 on Eventbrite. 405 S. Howard Ave., Tampa. 813-251-8999. Palm Harbor St. Patrick’s Day Weekend: Downtown Palm Harbor’s biggest St. Patrick’s Day weekend party starts at 2 St. Patrick’s Day Celebration: St. Patrick’s Day takes on a country and classic rock twist with live music by the Southern Creek Band. $5 before 2 p.m., $10 after. 7-11 p.m. Sunday (March 17 While there is plenty to enjoy for adults, the River O’Green Fest is totally family-friendly, and your four-legged friends are more than welcome to attend. “Seeing our Hillsborough River turn emerald green in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day is a great reminder of the excitement and fun that Tampa has to offer,” added Mayor Jane Castor The annual Rough Riders St. Patrick's Day Parade moved from Ybor to Downtown Tampa last year to coincide with the River O'Green Fest, and it looks like it will be back this year. The parade will take place at 3 p.m. in downtown Tampa, starting at Joe Chillura Square. It will then head down Madison Street to Ashey Drive and up East Polk Street Family-Friendly St. Patrick’s Day in Tampa Bay Mayor’s River O’Green. Saturday, March 14, 11 a.m. Curtis Hixon Park, Downtown Tampa The Hillsborough River turns kelly green for a day in what has quickly become the area’s signature St. Patrick’s Day event. Related: The BEST St. Patrick's Day Events and Specials in Tampa Bay. Tampa's River O' Green Fest 2025 What activities are on schedule this year? The event will kick off at 11am as Tampa Mayor, Jane Castor sounds the horn to start the dying process while spectators watch as the Hillsborough River turns bright green! The festivities continue Downtown Crawlers: St. Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl. March 15 MacDinton’s: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. American Social: 5 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. Tickets starting at $20. Get ready to paint Tampa green as the St. Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl takes over MacDinton’s and American Social for a day of Irish cheer, exclusive drink specials, and nonstop fun! Date & Time: Saturday, March 15, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM Location: Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park, 600 N Ashley Dr, Tampa, FL 33602 Details: One of Tampa’s most iconic St. Patrick’s Day The BEST St. Patrick's Day Events in Tampa Bay St. Paddy's PUNK & ROLL. When: Friday, March 14 – Sunday, March 16, 2025 Where: Cage Brewing Tickets: Free admission. Grab your friends, put on your favorite band tee, and head to Cage Brewing for an unforgettable live music experience. River O’Green The City of Tampa’s family-friendly river-dyeing party returns to Curtis 600 N Ashley Dr., Tampa. tampasdowntown.com St. Patrick's Day Bash by the Beach This beach-adjacent Details: One of Tampa’s most iconic St. Patrick’s Day traditions, the River O’ Green Fest transforms the Hillsborough River into a brilliant green hue. This free, family-friendly event Get your shamrocks ready – Paddy Fest is returning to downtown Tampa Bay. After the success of last year’s inaugural event, the 2nd annual Paddy Fest is doubling the fun with two full days of free, family-friendly activities, taking place on Saturday and Sunday March 16 and 17 from 12-9 pm at Williams Park in downtown St. Pete. St. Patrick's Day is falling on a Sunday this year, and there are events happening across the Tampa Bay area all weekend long. On Saturday, Curtis Hixon will be packed full of people ready to If you've got kids in tow and are looking to celebrate this St. Patrick's Day on or around Friday, March 17, there is an abundance of family-friendly St. Patrick's Day events in Tampa to choose from. Before our after your event day, be sure to stop by Oh Yeah Creamery for their Lucky Spun March Spundae. They mix Matcha, Fruity Pebbles and Lucky WHEN: Saturday, March 15 at 11 a.m. WHERE: Downtown Tampa FL Downtown Tampa will turn into a St. Patty’s Day party this year with the River O’ Green and the annual St. Patrick’s Parade presented by the Rough Riders starting at 3 p.m. Get to the riverfront early to see the river dyed green for St. Patrick’s Day and get a great seat for the parade. Join us for our St Patrick’s Day Celebration here at Armature Works! Start your day at Rides by the River St Patricks Day Edition. Enjoy live music by the Irish Band MoonCoin Trad on the lawn from 11 to 2 pm then stay for a traditional Irish dance performance by Scariff School of Irish Dance at 4pm and round out your day with a live performance from Andrew Ricker. In conjunction with the River O’ Green Fest is an annual, free event that kicks off St. Patrick’s Day. The Hillsborough River is transformed into a bright shade of green. Celebrate with live Irish entertainment, food and beverage vendors, beer, and family-friendly activities. Admission is free, and the entire family is welcome, including four-legged members.
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