Whether you’re Irish or just wish you were, St. Patrick’s Day on March 17 brings the spirit of celebration to Tampa Bay. From the dying of the Hillsborough River to sharing a pint with friends at the pub, here’s a roundup of all the ways you can celebrate in Tampa Bay.
Events
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! Enjoy thrilling rides, coasters, and family-friendly activities, along with live performances, including Celtic Fyre® at the Abbey Stone Theatre.
MacPatrick Fest Takeover
Thursday, March 13, 2025 – Monday, March 17, 2025
MacDinton’s Irish Pub
For 22 years, MacDinton’s Irish Pub in South Tampa has hosted the Bay area’s biggest St. Patrick’s Day party, and this year, MacPatrick Fest is going bigger than ever with a five-day celebration, presented by Nutrl! Enjoy special open bar hours, lunch deals, buy-one-get-one specials, a Tampa Bay Lightning Watch Party, live music and plenty of green beer. Plus, you could win amazing prizes like concert tickets, Lightning tickets, and MacDinton’s gift cards by reaching into the Nutrl Pot of Gold!
St. Paddy’s Day Run: Luck, Laughs and Laces
Saturday, March 15, 2025, 7:30 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Al Lopez Park
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a festive 5K, 10K, or 13.1 run, whether in person or virtually! Dress in your best green gear and enjoy a race filled with fun and holiday spirit. Each participant receives a swag bag, including a running T-shirt shipped to your address, a finisher’s towel or giveaway, and a finisher’s medal. Run, walk or simply soak in the excitement with friends and family.
Rough Riders River O’ Green Brunch
Saturday, March 15, 2025, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Hotel Tampa Riverwalk
Kick off the River O’ Green Festival with a delicious brunch at Hotel Tampa Riverwalk, featuring fresh fruit, house-baked pastries, buttermilk biscuits, fluffy scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, chicken piccata, assorted desserts and more. Tickets are $55 in advance or $60 at the door.
St. Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl & Brunch
Saturday, March 15, 2025, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Maloney’s Local Irish Pub Downtown | MacDinton’s Irish Pub
Get ready for the ultimate St. Patrick’s Day celebration with the St. Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl & Brunch presented by Downtown Crawlers! Explore 3 Tampa districts—Downtown, Soho, and Ybor City—at over 15 participating bars with one ticket. Enjoy complimentary welcome shots, lucky surprises, festive drink specials, and a lively Irish party atmosphere. For those with brunch tickets, indulge in a buffet and bottomless mimosas from 9 a.m. to noon. Don’t miss the chance to win prizes in the best-dressed contest and enjoy exclusive drink specials, free cover at venues and after-party access. The fun kicks off at 9 a.m. at your chosen check-in venue (Maloney’s or MacDinton’s) and you can visit participating bars at your own pace throughout the day!
River O’Green Brunch
Saturday, March 15, 2025, Multiple Times
Channelside Drive
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day as the Hillsborough River transforms into a brilliant emerald green aboard Craft, the largest vessel to join the River O’ Green festivities. Enjoy a 3-course Irish-inspired brunch by Chef Joey, sip specialty cocktails crafted with authentic Irish spirits and capture the perfect social media moment against the vibrant green backdrop. With unparalleled views of Tampa’s scenic waterways, this 2-hour journey promises a memorable St. Patrick’s Day experience.
River O’ Green
Saturday, March 15, 2025 – 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Curtis Hixon Park
River O’ Green, presented by Grow Financial, is a free annual celebration kicking off St. Patrick’s Day as the Hillsborough River transforms into a vibrant shade of green. Held at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park, the event features live music, performances by the Finnegan Irish Dance Academy, poetry readings, kids’ activities, food trucks, and plenty of beer. Enjoy Irish-inspired bites and drinks, exciting giveaways, and the highly anticipated river dyeing with Mayor Jane Castor.
2025 Paddy Fest St. Pete
Saturday, March 15, 2025, 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Williams Park
Located on the other side of the Bay, the 3rd Annual Paddy Fest St. Pete is an all-day celebration that brings the spirit of Ireland to life. Enjoy high-energy Irish step dancing, the powerful sounds of bagpipers, and even leprechaun wrestling for an unexpected twist. Savor delicious bites from local food trucks, sip festive drinks, and take part in family-friendly fun with bounce houses and interactive activities for all ages. Tickets are $10.
St. Patrick’s Day Celebration
Saturday, March 15, 2025, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Armature Works
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at Armature Works with a day of fun and festivities! Enjoy Rides by the River St. Patrick’s Day Edition, live music by MoonCoin Trad, a traditional Irish dance performance by Scariff School of Irish Dance and a live set from Andrew Ricker. In partnership with the River O’Green Fest, watch the Hillsborough River turn green and grab a green beer from Stones Throw. Inside, Heights Public Market vendors will offer holiday treats, plus specialty food, drinks and green beer all weekend!
St. Paddy’s Street Party
Saturday, March 15, 2025, 12 p.m. – 3 p.m.
The Shops at Wiregrass
Enjoy live music, festive décor, and plenty of St. Patrick’s Day fun at this lively celebration! Grab a drink from the outdoor bar, snap photos at the 360 photo booth, and watch entertainers like a juggling clown and stilt walker. Savor delicious bites from participating restaurants and test your luck in the St. Paddy’s cornhole tournament for a chance to win a $400 pot of prizes! Bring your friends, family and pups to sip, stroll and celebrate.
The Corey Avenue St. Patrick’s Day Street Party
Saturday, March 15, 2025, 12 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Corey Avenue, St. Pete Beach
Enjoy live performances by Sandy Bottom Boys at 12 PM, The Beach Rats at 3 PM, and The Horny Toads at 7 PM, with a live DJ spinning tunes during the breaks. Plus, take part in fun activities like face painting, caricature artists, and more!
Tampa Rough Riders’ St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Saturday, March 15, 2025, 3 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Downtown Tampa
This annual parade winds through the heart of Downtown Tampa, showcasing vibrant floats, marching bands and performers in celebration of Irish culture and heritage. For an elevated experience, bleacher seats are available along Madison Street, offering prime views of the procession. Seating opens at 2 p.m., and tickets can be purchased in advance.
Finnegan’s St. Patrick’s Bar Crawl: St. Pete
Saturday, March 15, 2025, 4 p.m. – 12 a.m.
The One Night Stand in St. Pete
After the registration party from 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. at The One Night Stand, explore participating venues like Tequila Daisy, Pur Judgement, The Main Grove, Where’s Jubes, Crafty Squirrel and The Henley. Tickets include a St. Pats souvenir beer koozie, souvenir St. Pats beads, drink and food specials.
St. Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl
Saturday, March 15, 2025, 5 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.
American Social
Get ready for an unforgettable St. Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl in the evening presented by Downtown Crawlers. With one ticket, you’ll get access to over 15 bars across Downtown, South Tampa and Ybor City, enjoying drink specials, surprise giveaways and a fun party atmosphere. You’ll also receive a free welcome shot at 5 bars of your choice, exclusive specials and free cover at all participating venues. Check-in is at 5 p.m. at American Social, but the crawl itself is self-guided, so visit bars at your own pace, meet new friends and take part in the Best Irish Outfit Contest for a chance to win amazing prizes.
St. Patrick’s Day Market
Saturday, March 15, 2025, 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Mastry’s Brewing Co.
Enjoy a fun-filled day with local vendors, delicious food, craft beer, craft spirits, and live music—each with a festive Irish twist. Whether you’re hunting for unique finds, craving tasty eats, or just looking to raise a pint of your favorite brew, there’s something for everyone. This family- and pet-friendly, free outdoor event is the perfect way to celebrate St. Paddy’s with good vibes, great company and plenty of beer.
St. Patrick’s Day at Maloney’s
Monday, March 17, 2025
Maloney’s Local Irish Pub – Downtown
Enjoy Irish fare, swag giveaways and music by DJ Nick.
St. Patrick’s Day Lunch Cruise
Monday, March 17, 2025, 12:30 p.m.
Yacht StarShip
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day aboard Yacht StarShip with a festive 2-hour cruise, lunch buffet featuring Irish-inspired dishes, and DJ entertainment. Dress in your best green and enjoy complimentary coffee and iced tea, with bar drinks available for purchase.
Tampa Official St. Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl
Monday, March 17, 2025, 5 p.m.
Bad Monkey Ybor
Explore the best bars in town, enjoy exclusive drink specials, and party with a lively crowd all decked out in green. Whether you’re Irish by heritage or just love the festive spirit, this is the ultimate St. Patrick’s Day celebration! Your ticket includes free entry to all bars, exclusive drink and food specials, access to the digital bar crawl map, a branded wristband, and more. Plus, enjoy a free after-party, professional photographers and helpful staff to guide you through the night.
St. Petersburg Official St. Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl
Monday, March 17, 2025, 5 p.m.
Welcome To The Farm
At this St. Patrick’s Day crawl, enjoy free entry to all participating bars, exclusive drink specials, holiday-themed drink specials, food specials and a free after party.
Food Specials
Ginger Irish ’Rita
Fuzzy’s Taco Shop
The Ginger Irish’ Rita is a limited-time twist on Fuzzy’s frozen margarita, featuring a float of Jameson® Orange for a smooth citrus kick, topped with crisp and spicy Q Ginger Ale. Available at participating Fuzzy’s Taco Shop locations from March 10 to May 5, 2025, while supplies last.
Leprechaun Lemonade
Raising Cane’s
This festive green twist on Cane’s freshly squeezed lemonade is only here for a limited time! Grab yours before it disappears on March 17.
St. Patrick’s Day Menu
Miller’s Ale House
Now through March 26, Miller’s Ale House is serving up Irish-inspired specials like their signature Irish Egg Rolls and Ale House Reuben®. Pair your meal with an Irish Mule Pitcher or a 20 oz draft of Guinness® for the perfect St. Patrick’s Day celebration!
St. Patrick’s Day Specials
BLUEFIN Waterfront Grill
BLUFIN Waterfront Grill invites guests to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day all weekend long with great food, drinks, and festive vibes! Enjoy a delicious St. Patty’s Day Dinner featuring Corned Beef & Cabbage with carrots and potatoes for just $23, available Sunday and Monday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Guests can also sip on Irish Whiskey Specials, including Jameson, Paddy’s, Proper 12, or warm up with an Irish Coffee from 11 a.m. until close. For beer lovers, Guinness and Harp are on special, perfect for celebrating the occasion.
Lucky Charms St. Patrick’s Day Pop
Sugar Factory
This March, Sugar Factory is serving up a festive lineup of seasonal dishes and signature cocktails. Enjoy favorites like Guinness Irish Onion Soup, Leprechaun Green Sliders, and Emerald Isle Shepherd’s Pie. For a special treat, sip on the Boozy Leprechaun, a fun mix of sweet pineapple, blue curaçao, and vodka, served in a festive leprechaun boot mug.
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