It’s almost St. Patrick’s Day and I can already tell it’s going to be a fun one this year in Tampa Bay! It’s not mid-March without a few green beers in our bellies! St. Patrick’s Day is on a Tuesday this year, but whether you are looking to celebrate this weekend or on the actual day (like a real Irish person) we’ve got a list of the hottest events going on in the Tampa Bay area.
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THIS WEEKEND EVENTS
————– Friday, March 13, 2015 | 7pm – 3am ————–
Kick-Off to St. Patrick’s Day Week (St. Pete)
MacDinton’s in Downtown St. Pete is the place to kick-off all the St. Patrick’s Day shenanigans! Plus Pitbull Toddler is going to rock the stage.
For more information, visit http://macdintons.com.
————– Saturday, March 14, 2015 | 10:30am – 4pm ————–
Mayor’s River O’Green (Downtown Tampa)
Mayor Bob Buckhorn will host the third annual Mayor’s River O’Green in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park.
This event is free!
For more information, visit http://www.tampagov.net.
————– Saturday, March 14, 2015 | Starts at 8pm ————–
Rough Riders St. Patrick’s Day Night Parade (Ybor City)
Wear your clover beads and be prepared to catch a few lucky gold coins, as Ybor City is filled with emerald green during the St. Patrick’s Day Night Parade.
This event is free!
For more information, visit http://ybor.org.
————– Saturday, March 14, 2015 | Starts at 8pm ————–
St. Practice Day Pub Crawl (South Tampa)
Grab some green and get lucky on this returning tradition! The TPC Lucky Leprechaun’s will be crawlin all over SoHo. Venues such as Soho Tavern, The Lodge, MacDinton’s and The Drynk.
Be sure to buy your tickets early!
For more information, visit http://www.tampapubcrawl.com.
————– Saturday, March 14, 2015 | 8pm – close ————–
O’Keefe’s St Patrick’s Tent Celebration (Clearwater)
DJ Screamin Scott will be entertaining with games, contests and giveaways! Plus this is the place if you’re looking for some delicious Irish food!
For more information, visit http://www.okeefestavernonline.com.
————– Sunday, March 15, 2015 | 4pm – 6pm ————–
St. Puppy’s Day at MacDinton’s (South Tampa)
Bring your furry best friend out to celebrate St Puppies Day! Proceed benefit the building of the South Tampa Dog Park!
$20 Open Bar Yappy Hour
O’Brien’s Irish Pub (Carrollwood)
Kick off St. Patrick’s day early Sunday evening with Pitbull Toddler under the Tent.
For more information, visit http://www.obrienspubstampa.com.
————– Tuesday, March 17, 2015 | 11am – close ————–
MacDinton’s St. Patrick’s Day Party (South Tampa)
Food and drink specials all day and night, plus there will be live music inside and outside from 2pm to close, along with traditional Irish Dancers and Bagpipers!
For more information, visit http://macdintons.com.
————– Tuesday, March 17, 2015 | 11am – close ————–
MacDinton’s St. Patrick’s Day Party (Downtown St. Pete)
It’s the biggest day of the year at MacDinton’s! Come with all you friends and don’t forget to wear green as MacDinton’s throws the BIGGEST party on the block for St. Patrick’s Day!
For more information, visit http://macdintons.com.
————– Tuesday, March 17, 2015 | 8pm – close ————–
Gaspar’s Grotto St. Patrick’s Day Event (Ybor City)
Funniest Irish costume or t shirt wins an ounce of gold!!
For more information, visit http://gasparsgrotto.com.
————– Tuesday, March 17, 2015 | 9pm – 3am ————–
260 First Shamrocked Party (Downtown St. Pete)
260 First will be one of the main hot spots to turn up for St Patrick’s Day as there will be great drink specials, live DJing by Spindiana Jones and much more!
For more information, visit http://260first.com.
————– Tuesday, March 17, 2015 | 11am – midnight ————–
O’Keefe’s St Patrick’s Tent Celebration (Clearwater)
Green Beer, local craft beers and Irish fare! Get all your St. Patrick’s Day needs, beads, hat and shirts! Plus, DJ Screamin Scott will be entertaining with games, contests and giveaways!
For more information, visit http://www.okeefestavernonline.com.
Tara Wikoff | CW44 Tampa Bay
