Welcome to our official guide to having the best St. Patrick's Day (and weekend!) ever in Tampa Bay, Clearwater, St. Pete, and all points in between!
St. Patrick’s Day is today and The City of Tampa is ready to celebrate. So, bring your walking shoes, wear green, and get ready for a beer-packed day.
<div id="c3be0912bb716eee4ca644c1dfc4ecde4"></div>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 Guinness, there are tons to choose from. Wherever you go and whatever you do, may the luck of the Irish be there with you.
Be safe this St. Paddy's day.
AAA is activating ‘Tow to Go’ for the upcoming St. Patrick’s Day to prevent accidents from those who may have a little too much to drink. Tow to Go is available for FREE to both AAA and non-AAA members.
When someone calls Tow to Go, AAA will dispatch a tow truck to transport the would-be impaired driver and their vehicle to a safe location within a 10-mile radius.
Tow to Go: (855) 2-TOW-2-GO or (855) 286-9246
The 2026 BEST St. Patrick's Day Events in Tampa Bay
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day at Busch Gardens Food, Wine, and Garden Festival
- Date: March 6-May 10, 2026, every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday during park hours
- Location: Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
- Cost: included with Park Admission
During this weekend's Food & Wine Festival, you can celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with Irish cuisine!
St. Patrick's Week Kilts & Cocktails
- Date: Friday, March 6 ,2026, 6 p.m.-10 p.m.
- Location 702 North Ashley Drive, Tampa
- Cost: Free
Enjoy free appetizers and live music to celebrate St. Patrick's Day! Registration is required.
Rough Riders Shamrocks & Shotguns
- Date: March 8, 2026, 8 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
- Location: 10514 Ehren Cutoff, Land O' Lakes
- Cost: $15-240
This 28-shot mini tournament with lunch! All proceeds benefit Rough Riders St. Patrick's Day charities. There will be live music and prizes for contests!
St. Patrick's Weekend Presidents Dinner Cruise
- Date: Thursday, March 12, 2026, 7 p.m.-9 p.m.
- Location: 603 Channelside Drive, Tampa
- Cost: $95 per person
Set sail aboard the Yacht StarShip with Lt. Col. Robin Conn for the ultimate dining and cocktails cruise! This cruise includes a dinner buffet with selections like Chicken Dijonnaise, Lemon Herb Salmon, Gorgonzola Flank Steak, Mediterranean Salad, and more.
Paddy Fest St. Pete
- Date: March 13-15, 2026
- Location: Williams Park, St. Pete
- Cost: Free-$87.21 per person
This year’s festival brings together live performances, a vendor market, traditional Irish food and drinks, like Corned Beef & Cabbage and whiskey, and activities for all ages! There will be a Walker Wealth Kids Zone, Guinness & Tullamore Dew tastings, mini golf, inflatables, raffles, and so much more.
Live Performances:
- March 13, The Bawdy Boys
- March 14 & 15, 2026, Derek Warfield & The Young Wolfe Tones
- March 14, The Byrne Brothers
- March 15, Seven Nations
River O' Green Happy Hour Cruise
- Date: Saturday, March 14, 2026, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. sailings
- Location: 603 Channelside Dr., Tampa
- Tickets: $129.95-$139.95
Hop on board the CRAFT and sail the emerald green waters of Tampa Bay! Enjoy Irish appetizers, Irish cheese and charcuterie, dessert, specialty cocktails created by their CRAFT-ologist, and toast with Irish spirits. Ticket includes Brunch entrée, dessert & soda, coffee and tea.
Paddle the River O' Green
- Date: Saturday, March 14, 2026, 10:45 a.m.-12 p.m.
- Location: 310 W 7th Ave. #5404, Tampa
- Cost: $15-45
Paddle on the St. Patrick's Day green Hillsborough River with Urban Kai during the River O' Green Fest!
River O' Green
- Date: Saturday, March 14, 2026, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
- Location: Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park
- Cost: Free
Don't miss out on a day of festive St. Patrick's Day fun with a bright green Hillsborough River and live music, food trucks, beer, and more at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park!
Food and Beverage vendors:
- Cole's Snow Cone Factory
- Mom's Tacos
- Mi Cafecito
- The Brisket Shoppe
- A Boy Named Sous
Event Schedule
- 10:55 a.m.: Irish Color Guard Begins Lead to River
- 11:00 a.m.: Festival & River Coloring Begins
- 11:10 a.m.-12:10 p.m.: Paddy O’Furniture Performance
- 12:15 p.m.: Finnegan Irish Dance Academy Performance
- 12:45 p.m.-1:45 p.m.: Irish Buskers Performance
- 2 p.m.: Finnegan Irish Dance Academy Performance
- 2:30 p.m.: Pet Costume Contest (sponsored by Barrymore Hotel)
- 3 p.m.-4 p.m.: Shane Beirne Performance
- 4 p.m.: Festival concludes
The Brass Tap's 18th Annual St. Paddy's Day Street Party
- Date: Saturday, March 14, 2026, 12 p.m.
- Location: The Brass Tap, 2000 Piazza Ave., Wesley Chapel
The fun will start at noon and won't stop until closing, come early and stay late! There will be live music from 4-10 p.m. at the outdoor stage. There will be deals on Guinness, Harp, and Smithwick's all day.
St. Petersburg Official St. Patrick's Day Pub Crawl
- Date: Saturday, March 14, 2026, 1 p.m.
- Location: Welcome to the Farm
- Cost: $0-$18.02
Grab your green garb and head over to downtown St. Pete for one of the best bar crawls of the day! This bar crawl starts at Welcome to the Farm and heads to several more venues. Regular tickets will get you free entry, drink specials, swag, and more.
Tampa St. Patrick's Day Weekend Bar Crawl
- Date: Saturday, March 14, 2026, 1 p.m.
- Location: Bad Monkey Ybor
- Cost: $0-23.61
Celebrate like the Irish with the St. Patrick's Day Bar crawl with swag, drink specials, food specials, an after-party, and more included in your ticket!
Rough Riders St Patrick’s Day Parade in Downtown Tampa
- Date: Saturday, March 14, 2026, at 2 p.m.
- Location: : Downtown Tampa
- Cost: Free
The annual parade will march through Downtown Tampa this year to coincide with River O'Green Fest!
Rough Riders St. Patricks Day Parade After Party
- Date: Saturday, March 14, 2026, 6 p.m.-10 p.m.
- Location:200 North Ashley Dr., Tampa
- Cost: $20-25
Enjoy an after-parade party with music by Swipe Right!
St. Patrick's Day at MacDinton's
- Date: March 17-18, 2026
- Location: MacDinton's Irish Pub
- Cost: $13.45-47.86
Party with bag pipers, an Irish band, and of course, Guinness! There will also be live music and drink specials.
Yacht Starship St. Patrick's Day Lunch Cruise
- Date: Monday, March 17, 2026, at 12:30 p.m.
- Location: 603 Channelside Dr., Tampa
- Cost: $59.95+ for adults, $44.95+ for children (no lunch cruise is $39.95+ per adult and $29.95 per child)
Top O’ the morning! Climb aboard the Yacht StarShip in your best green attire to celebrate the luck of the Irish on the water. Enjoy a festive lunch buffet with Irish fixings, a free house bar, and DJ entertainment that is sure to keep you moving! Boarding begins at 11:30 a.m., and the cruise will set sail at noon.
There is also a non-lunch option for those who just want to enjoy the afternoon on the water!
St. Patrick's Day at Grove Soho
- Date: March 17, 4 p.m.-3 a.m.
- Location: Grove Soho
- Cost: $7.72+
Bring your party crew and get ready for an open bar and St. Patrick's Day festive drink specials!
Almost St. Patrick's Day Pub Crawl
- Date: Saturday, March 17, 2026, 4:30 p.m.-9 p.m.
- Location: Anchor Tavern
- Cost: $19.19+
Be sure to wear your green to enjoy games, contests, prizes, and Irish cheer! Use digital photo frames and unlock special geo-located charms as you crawl! Collect them all for a chance at special prizes.
Tampa Official St. Patrick's Day bar Crawl
- Date: Tuesday, March 17, 5 p.m.
- Location: Bad Monkey, Ybor
- Cost: $12.12-16.84 per person
Party like the Irish with access to the top bars in Tampa with exclusive drink specials, themed cocktails, food at select locations, and more! Must be 21+ to participate.
The Emerald Lounge Green Party: St. Patrick's Day Happy Hour
- Date: Tuesday, March 17, 2026, 6 p.m.-10 p.m.
- Location: Pour Decision
- Cost: Free
Green attire is highly suggested for this emerald escape! There will be plenty of drink specials throughout the night.
Want to celebrate St. Patrick's Day at an Irish pub? Check out our guide to Irish Pubs to Visit for St. Patrick’s Day and Beyond!
St. Patty's Day Restaurant Specials
Here are some additional Irish pubs around Tampa Bay for St. Patrick’s Day fun, from live music to green beer and special deals. Check back as we continue to update our list!
Mary Margaret’s Olde Irish Tavern
- Date: Tuesday, March 17, 2026, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
- Location: Mary Margaret's Olde Irish Tavern, St. Pete
- Cost: $25 per person
This Irish pub in St. Pete will be having a special Irish breakfast celebration for St. Patrick's Day! Afterwards, stay for the Block Party with live Irish music, Irish dancers, Guinness, and more!
Last Year's St. Patty's Day Events
Irish 31
When: Saturday, March 15 – Monday, March 17, 2025
Where: Multiple Irish 31 locations
Irish 31's annual Paddyfest is back for 2025 with live Irish music, family-friendly fun, and food and drink specials including corned beef and cabbage, pints of Guinness, themed specialty cocktails and other signature Irish fare! Festivities vary by location; check the website for full details.
Maloney’s Irish Pub
When: Friday, March 15 – Monday, March 17, 2025
Where: All Maloney’s Irish Pub locations (Downtown Tampa, Carrollwood, Westchase)
Check out any of the Maloney’s locations for live music, DJs, green beer, and authentic Irish Fare.
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. This is the place to be this St. Patty's weekend! Enjoy three days of non-stop live performances by the hottest punk and roll bands in town.
St. Patrick’s Festival
When: Friday, March 14 – Sunday, March 16, 2025
Where: Ananda Farm Florida, 579 Ken Hubbard Rd, Terra Ceia, FL
Tickets: $25
Get ready for a weekend filled with cheer, delicious food & beer, and farm fun! Head to Ananda Farm from March 14-16 for their St. Patrick’s Festival, where they are celebrating all things green and lucky.
What to Expect: Green Beer & Irish Cocktails, Pesto Pizza & Sweet Treats, Art Classes & Live Music, Irish Cream Lattes & More!
LOwer deck st. patty's day
When: Saturday, March 15, 2025
Where: 601 S Harbour Island Blvd suite 110, Tampa, FL 33602
Head to Lower Deck on Harbour Island for a day of festive specials and live entertainment. Special include $7 Miller Lite, $9 Guinness, $12 Tullamore Dew Midori Sour, $12 Luc Belaire Green Mimosa, and $15 Irish Car Bombs,
St. Patrick’s Day Celebration at Armature Works
When: Saturday, March 15, 2025 from 11 am – 5 pm
Where: Armature Works
Tickets: FREE admission
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. Inside Armature Works, select Heights Public Market vendors will have holiday treats to enjoy. Enjoy specialty food, drinks and green beer all weekend. The river will be GREEN as part of the 2025 River O Green Fest, so there will be plenty of photo ops as well.
St. Patrick’s Day Street Festival by Flanagan's Irish Pub
When: Saturday, March 15, 2025 from 11am – 11pm
Where: Flanagan's Irish Pub (Dunedin)
Tickets: FREE
Join the largest St. Paddy's Day Festival in Florida and celebrate Flanagan's 32nd anniversary! There will be live music and entertainment, delicious food and cold brews. There will also be arts, crafts, vendors and fun for all ages.
St. Paddy’s Street Party
When: Saturday, March 15, 2025, from 11am to 1am
Where: The Shops at Wiregrass
The Shops at Wiregrass is celebrating St. Patrick’s Day weekend with a St. Paddy’s Street Party. This popular and much anticipated event will include balloon décor and photo ops, games, a juggling clown, stilt walker, 360 photo booth, delicious food at participating restaurants and beer at The Brass Tap’s outdoor bar. Guests will have the chance to participate in a St. Paddy’s cornhole tournament with a $400 pot o’ prizes on the other side of the board for the winning teams! Bring your friends, family and pups out to sip, stroll, play and party with The Shops at Wiregrass.
ST. PATRICK'S DAY – ST. PETE BAR CRAWL
When: Saturday, March 15, 2025 from 1:30 – 6pm
Where: Glamper, 217 Central Avenue St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Tickets: $13 – $40
Check out 4 of St. Pete's favorite watering holes after being welcomed with a complimentary shot. Ticket includes wristband for immediate access to the bars, Up To 50% Off Exclusive Drink Specials, St. Patty's Day Themed Drinks, and Live Music/Dj’s at ALL Venues.
St. Patrick's Day Party at Mulligan's Irish Pub
When: Saturday, March 15 – Sunday, March 16, 2025
Where: Mulligan's Irish Pub at Plantation Palms
Tickets: $5 cover
Have a shamrockin' good time at Mulligan's! There will be fun and games with DJ Bengey, live music, $5 Guinnesses, $5 Irish car bombs, $5 Jameson shots, $4 green beers, and more.
The Ultimate St. Patrick’s Day Party
When: Saturday, March 15 & Monday, March 17 | Doors Open at 11 AM
Where: James Joyce Irish Pub, Ybor City
A weekend full of Irish cheer, live music, and festive fun! Irish fare served all day, Swag giveaways & whiskey tasting. Wear your green and celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Ybor!
Saturday, March 15 Music Schedule
- Captain Kirk – 3 PM
- Whiskey Faithfull – 9:30 PM
- DJ Fletch (Outside) – 9 PM
Monday, March 17 Music Schedule:
- Captain Kirk – 1 PM
- Bill Dundas – 3:30 PM
- The Gotta Groove Band – 7:30 PM
St. Patrick's Day Irish Yoga
When: Sunday, March 16, 2025 at 10 am
Where: The Blind Goat Food and Drink Co., 4106 Henderson Blvd Tampa, FL 33629
Start your St. Patrick’s Day Sunday Funday the right way—with a stretch and a shot! Enjoy a fun-filled yoga class that’ll have you feeling zen AF before you dive into the day’s Irish festivities. Your ticket includes: An hour of yoga guided by Pamela Dillon, a Irish Breakfast Shot and Bottomless Bloody Marys or Mimosas until 2:30 PM.
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