Tampa’s River O’Green Festival Returns March 15, 2025

Get ready for Tampa’s biggest St. Patrick’s Day celebration! The River O’Green Festival returns to Curtis Hixon Park on Saturday, March 15, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., featuring live entertainment, games, food trucks, and plenty of beer. The highlight? The Hillsborough River will be dyed a vibrant emerald green, transforming downtown Tampa into a festive Irish haven.

What to Expect at River O’Green Festival 2025

✔ Live music & Irish dance performances
✔ Local food vendors & beer stations
✔ Family-friendly activities & pet-friendly fun
✔ Art walk near Four Green Fields featuring local Irish artists
✔ Lucky Charms eating contest, cabbage toss, & Busch Gardens ticket giveaways

Is the Green Dye Safe?

Yes! The dye used is eco-friendly, non-toxic, biodegradable, and meets all EPA standards. It’s the same dye used in food and medical applications.

Where to Park for River O’Green Festival

Convenient parking is available at William F. Poe Parking Garage (600 N. Ashley Drive) and surrounding lots.

Full Event Schedule

📅 11:00 AM – Festival Begins & River Turns Green
🎶 11:15 AM – Paddy O’Furniture
📖 11:30 AM – Growhouse Tampa Poets
💃 1:00 PM – Finnegan Irish Dance Academy
🎻 1:15 PM – Irish Buskers
🎭 2:30 PM – Growhouse Tampa Poets
🎶 4:00 PM – Phoenix Five
🐶 3:30 PM – Pet Costume Contest (Sponsored by Barrymore Hotel)

Don't miss one of Tampa’s most exciting spring festivals! Plan your date night or family outing now.

📍 Visit the official event page for more details.