Lucky you! Tampa and Saint Petersburg Florida have a lot to offer in 2018 for St Paddy’s Day. So much so that Wallethub has listed Tampa as #8 in the Nation to celebrate the Holiday. Here’s a few options to make sure you’re in the place to be:
1. Family Fun
The 2018 Mayor’s River O’Green Fest @ Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park – Tampa, FL
Sat. , March 17th, 11am-5pm
Gauranteed to be a blast, the river will be dyed green with live entertainment, games, kids activities, food trucks, and much more.
Pricing: Free Admission
Click here to view the Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/204340980308249/
Paws in Paradise @ Larry’s Ice Cream and Gelato, 6595 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach
Sat. , March 17th, 1-3pm
Deck yourself and your K-9 companion out in green for a lively St. Patrick’s Day dog party set with live music, savings on ice creaqm for your partiers, and free mini doughnuts.
Pricing: Free Admission
St. Patrick’s Day at the Museum @ Great Explorations Children’s Museum, 1925 4th St. N, St. Petersburg.
Sat. , March 17th, 10am-4:30pm
Kids can learn all about Ireland at this interactive event featuring colorful flag-making, songs and stories from across the pond.
Pricing: $10 Admission, $9 for Seniors, 1 and younger Free.
2. Health and Environment
Shamrock’n Run @ Ulmer Park, 301 West Bay Drive, Largo
Fri., March 16th, 7 pm
Join up and celebrate St. Paddy’s with a 5K run, 1.5-mile walk, or a Clover Kids jog. Holiday attire is highly recommended. The event will include live music, food and drinks (all St. Paddy’s themed of course).
Pricing and Registration: Please check the official site for the full list of details: http://www.largo.com/egov/apps/document/center.egov?view=item;id=18195
Think Green for St. Patrick’s Day @ Mastry’s Brewing Co, 7701 Blind Pass Rd, St. Pete Beach
Sat., Mar. 17th, 9am-11pm
It’s time to not just party in green but to “Think Green”, says Mastry’s Brewing Co. in St. Pete Beach. This St. Patrick’s Day they are starting the day with a four-part beach clean-up event at our local beaches. Then, return to the brewery and check out the Extravaganza Market (noon-3pm), the Surly Mermaid Food Truck (noon-8pm) and of course a DJ to round off the night (6-10pm). On Sunday, the festivities continue with Barre & Brunch in the Beirgarten (a workout with Pure Barre on their patio, 10-11am) followed by brunch, then live music from J Gilton (2-5pm).
For a full breakdown, check Mastry’s event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/549379038747825/
3. Nighttime Parties
Patrick’s Day Casino Night @ Crescent Oaks Country Club, 3300 Crescent Oaks Blvd., Tarpon Springs
Sat., Mar. 17Th, 7-10pm
Get in the Irish spirit and place your bet in a Texas hold’em tournament or try out the many other casino games. The event will benefit the LYN Fund, Inc and the CNCN Scholarship Fund (for seniors from Palm Harbor University & East Lake High Schools) and dinner will include Corned Beef & Cabbage!
Pricing: Casino Night: $35 (advance)/$40 (@door)… OR: Texas Hold’em Tournament: $25 (advance)/$30 (@door).
Info and reservations at: https://allevents.in/tarpon%20springs/casino-night-cncn-fundraiser/1777406295899204
St. Patrick’s Day Block Party @ MacDinton’s St. Pete, 242 1st Ave N, Saint Petersburg
Sat., Mar. 17th, 11am-3am
Kick St. Paddy’s into high gear in DTSP with a block party featuring live music, bagpipers, DJ’s, Irish dancing, themed cuisine, and lots of green beer!
Pricing: Free Admission
For even more ideas, check out Tampa Bay Times’ full list of local festivities: http://www.tampabay.com/things-to-do/events/Parties-parades-pub-crawls-and-more-for-St-Patrick-s-Day-in-Tampa-Bay_166337649
Have fun and be safe this St. Paddy’s day!
Image courtesy of CityofStPete via flickr.
