It's going to be shamrockin' busy in downtown Tampa this weekend due to the St. Patrick's Day parade, spring break and a number of other events.
The City of Tampa is encouraging visitors in and around downtown to be prepared for detours, potentially congested roads, and parking spots to fill up quickly.
The events include the always popular Tampa's Downtown River O' Green festivities and Rough Riders St. Patrick's Parade, which is moving from Ybor City to downtown Tampa for the first time. Combined with nearby shows and other events, tens of thousands of visitors are expected to fill the downtown area between March 13-17. Lucky for you we have all the information you'll need, so Keep calm and Leprechaun.
This weekend's events include, but are not limited to:
March 13 – 16 Tampa Convention Center - FL State Thespians
March 14 – 17 Armature Works - Pied Piper's XOXO Carnival
March 15 – 17 Tampa Convention Center - Molten Florida Pre-Qualifier (volleyball tournament)
March 16 Amalie Arena - Tom Segura (8 pm)
March 16 Curtis Hixon Park - Tampa's Downtown River O' Green (11 am - 6 pm)
March 16 Downtown Tampa - Rough Riders St. Patrick’s Parade (5 pm)
March 17 St. Patrick's Day (increased foot traffic expected downtown)
The City is encouraging visitors to plan to arrive early for their event and consider using alternative means of transportation to get there. Examples include: parking in Ybor City and taking the Free TECO Streetcar, using the DASH service (operated by the Tampa Downtown Partnership) or any of the available eBike/eScooter rental services.
Please use additional caution while driving through and near downtown, as large numbers of pedestrian are expected. The Tampa Police Department will be on high alert for anyone driving under the influence.
The Rough Riders St. Patrick's Day Parade begins at Joe Chillura Square, runs down E. Madison Street, turns right onto N. Ashley Drive, then right on E. Polk Street.
