Everyone knows that March is the ultimate month for everything green – spring trees are sprouting little green leaves, grass is regaining its healthy green pigment, and most importantly, green beer is flowing in preparation to celebrate the luckiest day of the year. With St. Patrick’s Day right around the corner, it’s time to figure out It all leads up to the main event, the Paddyfest Street Festival in Tampa’s Hyde Park Village on St. Patrick’s Day. O’Keefe’s St. Patrick’s Tent Festival. Saturday, 3/14 12pm-12 am & Tuesday, 3/17 12pm-12am Downtown Clearwater In Pinellas County, O’Keefe’s has been serving up Irish-themed fun for years. This year’s St. Patrick Celebrate St. Paddy’s Day at Irish 31’s Hyde Park, Westchase, and Seminole locations with live music all day, themed cocktails, green beer, corned beef & cabbage, contests, giveaways, and more from March 15-17! Enjoy a lineup of traditional Irish tunes, Celtic rock, and party favorites, plus family-friendly and pup-friendly fun on the patios. The family-friendly event will feature food vendors, a wide variety of beers, a pet costume contest and more fun activities, including the Rough Riders’ St. Patrick’s Parade, which kicks off The ‘Biggest’ St. Paddy’s Day River O’Green The City of Tampa’s family-friendly 2nd Annual Paddyfest Perhaps one of the most—if not the most—kid-friendly St. Patrick’s Day 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 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 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 St. Patrick’s Day (Monday, March 17, 2025) is on Monday and The City of Tampa is ready to celebrate all weekend long. So, bring your walking shoes, wear green, and get ready for a beer-packed day. From classic St. Paddy's Day events like River O’ Green to exciting bar crawls, live Irish music, and corned beef and cabbage paired with 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 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. The city’s Irish spirit shows through bar crawls, a lively river festival, and a downtown parade that spotlights Tampa as a top spot for Celtic festivities. We even ranked #21 for best places to go for St. Patrick’s Day, according to Wallethub. Starting March 15, party-goers can join the St. Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl at MacDinton’s. 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! Pre-St. Patrick's Day Alien Green Out This Pinellas Park skate center hosts a family-friendly celebration, featuring free green pizza, a green costume contest and Irish trivia. Wednesday, March 15. 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. We're sharing some of our top picks of 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 The parade kicks off at 3 p.m. and promises a dazzling spectacle with over 75 floats from Tampa’s favorite krewes. The family-friendly route starts near Joe Chillura Square on East Madison Street, winds toward the river, then turns right onto East Ashley Drive before looping onto Polk Street. 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. Tampa St. Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl: A four-stop bar crawl with green drinks, Irish music, up to three free drinks or shots, a shot glass necklace, after-party, food and drink specials. $14.99-$19 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
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