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St. Patty's Day Events
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St. Patty's Day Events
Please be sure to confirm information with vendor.
The Luck of The Irish; The Bay Area Renaissance Festival
Weekends through March 28 and Friday, March 19.
Tampa, Fl., off I-75, exit number 265/FL-582, on Fowler Avenue and 46th Street, next to MOSI.
The village gates open at 10 a.m. and close at 6 p.m., rain or shine. Tickets cost $17.95 for adults, $9.95 for children 5-12 years old, free for children four years and younger. Parking is free and discount tickets are available at participating Walgreen’s, Sweetbay, and Circle K and online at www.BayAreaRenaissanceFest.com.
For Tickets To Luck Of The Irish
St. Pat’s Spring Break Pre-Party
Saturday, March 13, 4 p.m.,
at O’Keefe’s Family Tavern and Grill, 1219 S. Fort Harrison Ave., Clearwater.
Live entertainment will include performances by Cellfish, 4 p.m.; and Four Star Riot, 9 p.m. Call 442-9034 or visit www.okeefestavernonline.com.
St. Pat's Spring Break Website
St. Practice Day
Saturday, March 13,
at O’Houston’s Pub, 518 West Bay Drive, Largo.
The pub encourages patrons who think they’re ready for St. Patrick’s Day to stop by for some practice so the holiday “doesn’t catch you unprepared.” Visit ohoustons.com.
O'Houstons Pub Website
MacDinton’s Leprechaun Pub Crawl
Saturday, March 13, 5:30 p.m.,
at MacDinton’s, 405 S. Howard Ave. Cost is $10 with costume or $15 without costume. Visit macdintons.com
MacDinton's Website
St. Puppy’s Day
Saturday, March 13, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.,
at The Dubliner Irish Pub, 12836 Henderson Road.
The pub will host its inaugural Charity Event: St. Puppy’s Day which will feature an Irish brunch from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; live music, giveaways and prizes and Irish dancers. There will be a Puppy Costume Parade and contest at 3 p.m. with prizes given to the “most Irish dog.” The Humane Society will be onsite with a number of adoptable pets. The pub will fence off the parking lot to create an outdoor festival with plenty of room for dogs to roam. Visit thedublineririshpub.com.
Dubliner Irish Pub Website
St. Patrick's Parade in Ybor City
March 13 : 8 p.m.
Historic Ybor City - 7th Avenue - Tampa The 1st U.S. Volunteer Cavalry Regiment "Rough Riders", Inc., in conjunction with The Tampa Tribune and the City of Tampa, are proud to present The Rough Riders' St. Patrick's Parade in Ybor City.
Saturday, March 13, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.,
at The Dubliner Irish Pub, 12836 Henderson Road.
The pub will host its inaugural Charity Event: St. Puppy’s Day which will feature an Irish brunch from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; live music, giveaways and prizes and Irish dancers. There will be a Puppy Costume Parade and contest at 3 p.m. with prizes given to the “most Irish dog.” The Humane Society will be onsite with a number of adoptable pets. The pub will fence off the parking lot to create an outdoor festival with plenty of room for dogs to roam. Visit thedublineririshpub.com.
Dubliner Irish Pub Website
St. Patrick's Parade in Ybor City
March 13 : 8 p.m.
Historic Ybor City - 7th Avenue - Tampa The 1st U.S. Volunteer Cavalry Regiment "Rough Riders", Inc., in conjunction with The Tampa Tribune and the City of Tampa, are proud to present The Rough Riders' St. Patrick's Parade in Ybor City.
St. Patrick’s Day Celebration
Wednesday, March 17,
at O’Keefe’s Family Tavern and Grill, 1219 S. Fort Harrison Ave., Clearwater.
The event will feature two tons of corned beef, live music, green beer, Irish dancers and a 10,000-square-foot tent. The tent will open at 11 a.m. All ages are welcome during the day; after 9 p.m., the celebration will be for those 21 and older. There will be bagpipers, dancers, face painters and balloon makers. Entertainment will include performances by the Irish band Hooligans, 11 a.m.; Irish music band and dancers Pooka, 4 p.m.; and the legendary Black Honkeys, 9 p.m. Call 442-9034 or visit www.okeefestavernonline.com.
O'Keefe's Tavern Website
Wednesday, March 17,
at O’Keefe’s Family Tavern and Grill, 1219 S. Fort Harrison Ave., Clearwater.
The event will feature two tons of corned beef, live music, green beer, Irish dancers and a 10,000-square-foot tent. The tent will open at 11 a.m. All ages are welcome during the day; after 9 p.m., the celebration will be for those 21 and older. There will be bagpipers, dancers, face painters and balloon makers. Entertainment will include performances by the Irish band Hooligans, 11 a.m.; Irish music band and dancers Pooka, 4 p.m.; and the legendary Black Honkeys, 9 p.m. Call 442-9034 or visit www.okeefestavernonline.com.
O'Keefe's Tavern Website
St. Patrick’s Day Tent Party
Wednesday, March 17
at Tommy Duff’s Irish Aviation Pub, 126 Island Way, Island Estates, Clearwater. The celebration will feature entertainment by Eddie “Seamus” O’Schew, 2:30 to 6:30 p.m.; and the farewell performance of Crackers, 8 p.m. There also will be a special guest appearance by Unclaimed Baggage. The World’s Shortest St. Patrick’s Day Parade will take place at 5:05 p.m. and will be led by Grand Piper Sgt. John and Grand Marshal Gary O’Gray. Call 449-1366 or visit www.tommyduffs.com.
Tommy Duff's Website
Noon Tunes
Wednesday, March 17, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.,
in Pioneer Park, corner of Main Street and Douglas Avenue downtown Dunedin.
To celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, Irish music will be presented. Several participating restaurants will sell box lunches for $8. The series is sponsored by the city’s Parks and Recreation Department and Community Redevelopment Agency. Call 812-4545.
St. Patrick’s Day Street Festival
Wednesday, March 17, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.,
at Flanagan’s Irish Pub, 465 Main St.
There will be live music throughout the day by Noel Cooney, Jeff Glover, the Irish Buskers and the Dunedin Pipe Band. There also will be Irish step dancing by The Stephen Scariff School of Irish Dancers. Call 736-4994.
St. Patrick’s Day Celebration with Irish author Ann O’Farrell
Wednesday, March 17, 3 p.m.,
at Dunedin Public Library, 223 Douglas Ave. O’Farrell will discuss all things Irish. Attendees are encouraged to wear green. Call 298-3080.
St. Paddy's Day Ghost Tour
Wednesday, March 17, 8 p.m.
Enjoy an Irish twist to Gulfport's haunted history with tales of banshees, bogies and hobgoblins. The ghost tour meanders through town on a trail of supernatural tales. The tour is 90 minutes. Reservations are required. Tours begin outside the Gulfport Casino at 56th Street South and Shore Boulevard South in Gulfport. Tickets are $15 a person; $8 for ages 4 to 12. For tickets or more information, call 727-894-4678 or visit www.ghosttour.net.
Ghost Tour Website
St. Patrick’s Day Street Fest
Wednesday, March 17, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.,
on 197th Avenue off Gulf Boulevard, in Indian Shores.
The town of Indian Shores will host the celebration which will feature arts, crafts and live entertainment. Sponsors include Gosling’s Rum and Mickey Quinn’s Irish Pub. Call Jason at 410-8776. Mickey Quinns also will have music and Irish fare through the day and evening at both locations, 19703 Gulf Blvd., and 11800 Park Blvd, which is in Seminole.
St. Patrick’s Day Celebration
Wednesday, March 17,
at The Pub, 20025 Gulf Blvd., Indian Shores.
The celebration will feature live music, 2 to 10 p.m., along with green beer, corned beef and cabbage, Reubens and Irish stew. Call 595-3172.
Third Annual St. Patrick’s Day Party
Wednesday, March 17,
at Finley’s Irish Pub and Eatery, 13477 Belcher Road S., Largo.
The all-day party will feature live Irish music, a carnival tent, five bars and lots of “food, fun and festivities.” Performers will include J.J. Smith, Guinness and the Claiborne Shepherd Band. Call 535-7858 or visit www.finleysirishpub.com.
Finley's Irish Pub Website
St. Patrick’s Day
Wednesday, March 17, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.,
at O’Houston’s, 518 West Bay Drive, Largo.
The event will boast an Irish menu with corned beef and cabbage. There will be live Irish music, fiddlers, dancers and bagpipers. Call 584-7772 or visit ohoustons.com.
O'Houston's Website
Wednesday, March 17
at Tommy Duff’s Irish Aviation Pub, 126 Island Way, Island Estates, Clearwater. The celebration will feature entertainment by Eddie “Seamus” O’Schew, 2:30 to 6:30 p.m.; and the farewell performance of Crackers, 8 p.m. There also will be a special guest appearance by Unclaimed Baggage. The World’s Shortest St. Patrick’s Day Parade will take place at 5:05 p.m. and will be led by Grand Piper Sgt. John and Grand Marshal Gary O’Gray. Call 449-1366 or visit www.tommyduffs.com.
Tommy Duff's Website
Noon Tunes
Wednesday, March 17, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.,
in Pioneer Park, corner of Main Street and Douglas Avenue downtown Dunedin.
To celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, Irish music will be presented. Several participating restaurants will sell box lunches for $8. The series is sponsored by the city’s Parks and Recreation Department and Community Redevelopment Agency. Call 812-4545.
St. Patrick’s Day Street Festival
Wednesday, March 17, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.,
at Flanagan’s Irish Pub, 465 Main St.
There will be live music throughout the day by Noel Cooney, Jeff Glover, the Irish Buskers and the Dunedin Pipe Band. There also will be Irish step dancing by The Stephen Scariff School of Irish Dancers. Call 736-4994.
St. Patrick’s Day Celebration with Irish author Ann O’Farrell
Wednesday, March 17, 3 p.m.,
at Dunedin Public Library, 223 Douglas Ave. O’Farrell will discuss all things Irish. Attendees are encouraged to wear green. Call 298-3080.
St. Paddy's Day Ghost Tour
Wednesday, March 17, 8 p.m.
Enjoy an Irish twist to Gulfport's haunted history with tales of banshees, bogies and hobgoblins. The ghost tour meanders through town on a trail of supernatural tales. The tour is 90 minutes. Reservations are required. Tours begin outside the Gulfport Casino at 56th Street South and Shore Boulevard South in Gulfport. Tickets are $15 a person; $8 for ages 4 to 12. For tickets or more information, call 727-894-4678 or visit www.ghosttour.net.
Ghost Tour Website
St. Patrick’s Day Street Fest
Wednesday, March 17, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.,
on 197th Avenue off Gulf Boulevard, in Indian Shores.
The town of Indian Shores will host the celebration which will feature arts, crafts and live entertainment. Sponsors include Gosling’s Rum and Mickey Quinn’s Irish Pub. Call Jason at 410-8776. Mickey Quinns also will have music and Irish fare through the day and evening at both locations, 19703 Gulf Blvd., and 11800 Park Blvd, which is in Seminole.
St. Patrick’s Day Celebration
Wednesday, March 17,
at The Pub, 20025 Gulf Blvd., Indian Shores.
The celebration will feature live music, 2 to 10 p.m., along with green beer, corned beef and cabbage, Reubens and Irish stew. Call 595-3172.
Third Annual St. Patrick’s Day Party
Wednesday, March 17,
at Finley’s Irish Pub and Eatery, 13477 Belcher Road S., Largo.
The all-day party will feature live Irish music, a carnival tent, five bars and lots of “food, fun and festivities.” Performers will include J.J. Smith, Guinness and the Claiborne Shepherd Band. Call 535-7858 or visit www.finleysirishpub.com.
Finley's Irish Pub Website
St. Patrick’s Day
Wednesday, March 17, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.,
at O’Houston’s, 518 West Bay Drive, Largo.
The event will boast an Irish menu with corned beef and cabbage. There will be live Irish music, fiddlers, dancers and bagpipers. Call 584-7772 or visit ohoustons.com.
O'Houston's Website
St. Patrick's Day at The Dubliner North
March 17 : 11 a.m. - 3 a.m.
12836 Henderson Road - Citrus Park
The Dub North is throwing a huge outdoor tent party and Irish festival for St. Patrick's Day
St. Patty Day Dubliner Website
March 17 : 11 a.m. - 3 a.m.
12836 Henderson Road - Citrus Park
The Dub North is throwing a huge outdoor tent party and Irish festival for St. Patrick's Day
St. Patty Day Dubliner Website
St. Paddy’s Day Celebration
Wednesday, March 17, 11 a.m. to close,
at MacDinton’s, 405 S. Howard Ave.
The celebration will include live music from 2 p.m. to close as well as Irish dancers and bagpipers. Visit macdintons.com.
Mac Dinton's Website
St. Patrick’s Day
Wednesday, March 17, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.,
at The Dubliner Irish Pub, 12836 Henderson Road.
The Dubliner will host annual extravaganza which will include a huge outdoor tent party in the parking lot. The festivities will kick off early with a special Irish luncheon buffet featuring Irish favorites such as fish and chips, shepherd’s pie and authentic sausages imported directly from Ireland. The buffet will run from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and will cost $9.95 a person. The festival also will include a variety of live entertainment from contemporary rock ’n’ roll bands on a large outdoor stage. The Stephen Scariff School of Irish Dance will perform and will be joined by a bagpipe troupe. Visit thedublineririshpub.com.
Dubliner Irish Pub Website
Courigan's St. Patrick's Day Block Party
March 17 : 9 a.m. - 2 a.m.
Courigan's - 1 Beach Dr. - St. Petersburg
It's time for the 5th Annual St. Patrick's day Block Party with Courigan's!
Courigan's Block Party Website
Wednesday, March 17, 11 a.m. to close,
at MacDinton’s, 405 S. Howard Ave.
The celebration will include live music from 2 p.m. to close as well as Irish dancers and bagpipers. Visit macdintons.com.
Mac Dinton's Website
St. Patrick’s Day
Wednesday, March 17, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.,
at The Dubliner Irish Pub, 12836 Henderson Road.
The Dubliner will host annual extravaganza which will include a huge outdoor tent party in the parking lot. The festivities will kick off early with a special Irish luncheon buffet featuring Irish favorites such as fish and chips, shepherd’s pie and authentic sausages imported directly from Ireland. The buffet will run from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and will cost $9.95 a person. The festival also will include a variety of live entertainment from contemporary rock ’n’ roll bands on a large outdoor stage. The Stephen Scariff School of Irish Dance will perform and will be joined by a bagpipe troupe. Visit thedublineririshpub.com.
Dubliner Irish Pub Website
Courigan's St. Patrick's Day Block Party
March 17 : 9 a.m. - 2 a.m.
Courigan's - 1 Beach Dr. - St. Petersburg
It's time for the 5th Annual St. Patrick's day Block Party with Courigan's!
Courigan's Block Party Website
Shamrock Festival (2010)
March 17 : 12 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Hillview St. - Sarasota
The 2nd annual Shamrock Festival will feature traditional Irish music and dancing, authentic foods, themed merchandise for sale, not to mention plenty of events for kids and adults alike! There will be tree and wall climbing, face painting and pony rides. Admission and parking (Sarasota Memorial Hospital garage) are free.
Shamrock Festival Website
March 17 : 12 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Hillview St. - Sarasota
The 2nd annual Shamrock Festival will feature traditional Irish music and dancing, authentic foods, themed merchandise for sale, not to mention plenty of events for kids and adults alike! There will be tree and wall climbing, face painting and pony rides. Admission and parking (Sarasota Memorial Hospital garage) are free.
Shamrock Festival Website
St. Patty's Day at The Open
March 17 : 5 p.m. - 10 p.m. Bar Hours 8579 S. Tamiami Trail - Sarasota Celebrate St. Patty's Day at the new Open: Pub & Restaurant. The bar is open from 5 p.m. - 10 p.m. Dinner seatings are 5 p.m. and 7:15 p.m. only on this special night, with reservation requests for parties of 6 or more. Expect traditional live Irish music, and a themed menu.
St. Patty's Day at The Open
5th Annual Irish Street Festival
March 13 : 11 a.m. - 2 a.m.
Peggy O'Neill's Irish Pub & Eatery- 1026 Florida Ave. - Palm Harbor
PEGGY O'NEILL'S would like to invite you to come out and celebrate their 5th Annual Irish Street Fest.
5th Annual Irish Street Festival
St. Patrick's Day Dying of the Channel Green
March 17 : 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Channelside Bay Plaza - 615 Channelside Drive - Channelside District
Come watch the Garrison Channel be dyed GREEN by the Tampa Attractions Association (TAA) to kick off the second annual St Patrick’s Day Celebration in Channelside from 6pm – 9pm!
St. Patrick's Day Dying of the Channel Green
St. Patrick's Day Celebration/Grand Opening 33286 US HIGHWAY 19 NORTH - PALM HARBOR 727-386-4111
Come celebrate St. Patrick's Day and the grand opening of Poor House Tavern.
St. Patrick's Day Celebration/Grand Opening
March 17 : 5 p.m. - 10 p.m. Bar Hours 8579 S. Tamiami Trail - Sarasota Celebrate St. Patty's Day at the new Open: Pub & Restaurant. The bar is open from 5 p.m. - 10 p.m. Dinner seatings are 5 p.m. and 7:15 p.m. only on this special night, with reservation requests for parties of 6 or more. Expect traditional live Irish music, and a themed menu.
St. Patty's Day at The Open
5th Annual Irish Street Festival
March 13 : 11 a.m. - 2 a.m.
Peggy O'Neill's Irish Pub & Eatery- 1026 Florida Ave. - Palm Harbor
PEGGY O'NEILL'S would like to invite you to come out and celebrate their 5th Annual Irish Street Fest.
5th Annual Irish Street Festival
St. Patrick's Day Dying of the Channel Green
March 17 : 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Channelside Bay Plaza - 615 Channelside Drive - Channelside District
Come watch the Garrison Channel be dyed GREEN by the Tampa Attractions Association (TAA) to kick off the second annual St Patrick’s Day Celebration in Channelside from 6pm – 9pm!
St. Patrick's Day Dying of the Channel Green
St. Patrick's Day Celebration/Grand Opening 33286 US HIGHWAY 19 NORTH - PALM HARBOR 727-386-4111
Come celebrate St. Patrick's Day and the grand opening of Poor House Tavern.
St. Patrick's Day Celebration/Grand Opening
St. Paddy's Day at Mattison's
March 17 : 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Bradenton / Sarasota Mattison's Riverside, Forty-One and City Grille all feature a special St. Patricks Day menu, including corned beef and cabbage and potatoes (to be washed down with a Guinness orIrish Cider). Lunch and dinner specials from $11.95-$18.95. Live music at 7 p.m.
St. Paddy's Day Mattison Website
March 17 : 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Bradenton / Sarasota Mattison's Riverside, Forty-One and City Grille all feature a special St. Patricks Day menu, including corned beef and cabbage and potatoes (to be washed down with a Guinness orIrish Cider). Lunch and dinner specials from $11.95-$18.95. Live music at 7 p.m.
St. Paddy's Day Mattison Website
Luck of the Irish cooking class at Mattison's Forty-One
7275 S. Tamiami Trail - Sarasota Chef Paul Mattison hosts the Luck of the Irish Cooking Class at Mattison's Forty-one. Learn how to bake Irish soda bread, and stuffed mushrooms Shelbourne. See how you can grill up Guiness-marinated steak and potatoes, followed by some bread pudding with an Irish whiskey sauce. Cost is $35 per person for a 3-course lunch, with wine pairings and take home recipe guide.
Luck of the Irish cooking class at Mattison's Forty-One
St. Patrick's Day Irish Street Party - The Brass Tap Wiregrass
March 18 : 12 p.m.
28211 Paseo Drive - Wesley Chapel
Head over to the Brass Tap in Wesley Chapel for St. Patrick's Day!
St. Patrick's Day Irish Street Party
Lucid Druid St. Patrick's Day Celebration
March 19 : 7 p.m. - 11 p.m.
Dunedin House of Beer - 927A Broadway Street - Dunedin
St. Patrick's Day weekend celebration
Lucid Druid will be performing outside on the patio at the Dunedin House of Beer on Friday March 19, 2010 in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day.
7275 S. Tamiami Trail - Sarasota Chef Paul Mattison hosts the Luck of the Irish Cooking Class at Mattison's Forty-one. Learn how to bake Irish soda bread, and stuffed mushrooms Shelbourne. See how you can grill up Guiness-marinated steak and potatoes, followed by some bread pudding with an Irish whiskey sauce. Cost is $35 per person for a 3-course lunch, with wine pairings and take home recipe guide.
Luck of the Irish cooking class at Mattison's Forty-One
St. Patrick's Day Irish Street Party - The Brass Tap Wiregrass
March 18 : 12 p.m.
28211 Paseo Drive - Wesley Chapel
Head over to the Brass Tap in Wesley Chapel for St. Patrick's Day!
St. Patrick's Day Irish Street Party
Lucid Druid St. Patrick's Day Celebration
March 19 : 7 p.m. - 11 p.m.
Dunedin House of Beer - 927A Broadway Street - Dunedin
St. Patrick's Day weekend celebration
Lucid Druid will be performing outside on the patio at the Dunedin House of Beer on Friday March 19, 2010 in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day.
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