TAMPA, Fla. — In Tampa, the Hillsborough River transformed into a ribbon of emerald magic on Saturday, weaving Irish charm through downtown as thousands gather for the annual River O' Green River O'Green Fest has been celebrated in Tampa since 2012 and it's been among the best things to do for St. Patrick's Day in Tampa ever since. “Seeing our Hillsborough River turn emerald green in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day is a great reminder of the excitement and fun that Tampa has to offer,” added Mayor Jane Castor. City crews will begin dying the river green by boat at 11 a.m., and that will be followed by the annual Rough Riders St. Patrick’s Day Parade set to being at 3 p.m. ⚠️TRAFFIC ADVISORY⚠️ TAMPA, Fl. (WSAV) — The Tampa River O’Green Festival is this weekend and to celebrate, they turned the Hillsborough River green! Boats tested the dye on a portion of the river Friday. T This fun St. Patrick’s Day celebration includes dying the Hillsborough River a brilliant emerald green. The River O’Green Fest is put on by Tampa’s Downtown Partnership with the City of Tampa and takes place along our award-winning Riverwalk. The Hillsborough River provides a perfect backdrop for the celebration, which includes live HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. — The Hillsborough River will look green ahead of St. Patrick's Day. At 10 a.m. Friday, crews started to test-dye the river. River O’ Green is BACK! Don’t miss Downtown’s BIGGEST Saint Patrick’s Day celebration! Join us on Saturday, March 15 at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park from 11:00am – 6:00pm, as we color the Hillsborough River Green to channel the luck of the Irish! There will be so much to look forward to including: For a decade, the Hillsborough River has been dyed green in celebration of St. Patrick's Day. On Saturday, March 15, thousands will flock to Curtis Hixon Park to take part in the festivities. T AMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Are you seeing green? Tampa officials are testing the dye used to transform the Hillsborough River for the River O’ Green festival on St. Patrick’s Day weekend. Tampa’s River O’Green festival is returning this year, with a new “Leprechaun’s Hideout” to escape the sun and enjoy some Irish brews.. The annual St. Patrick’s Day celebration takes Every year since 2012, the city of Tampa has dyed the Hillsborough River green for St. Patrick's Day. Some people are concerned the dye used is harmful to the environment. A growing petition lists concerns that, while festive, the dye used is harmful to the environment. Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day as the Hillsborough River transforms into a brilliant emerald green aboard Craft, the largest vessel to join the River O’ Green festivities. Enjoy a 3-course Irish-inspired brunch by Chef Joey, sip specialty cocktails crafted with authentic Irish spirits and capture the perfect social media moment against the The River O' Green festival is returning to downtown Tampa on Saturday as St. Patrick's Day celebrations get underway. The Hillsborough River will turn green beginning at 11 a.m. using vegetable Tampa will dye the Hillsborough River downtown green during its St. Patrick's Day festival. Tampa's River O'Green is taking place on Saturday, March 15, 2025. Everything, from a schedule of events, to road closures and where to park is in this guide to the River O'Green. The city of Tampa will once again dye the Hillsborough River a deep shade of emerald for St. Patrick’s Day weekend. This year’s River O’Green Fest will be held March 17, with a party at The River O' Green festival is returning to downtown Tampa on Saturday as St. Patrick's Day celebrations get underway. The Hillsborough River will turn green beginning at 11 a.m. using vegetable-based and non-toxic products. The annual tradition began in 2012. The annual process of dyeing the Tampa will dye the Hillsborough River downtown green during its St. Patrick's Day festival. Tampa's River O'Green is taking place on Saturday, March 15, 2025. Everything, from a schedule of events River O’ Green festival: Hillsborough River to turn green ahead of Tampa’s St. Patrick’s Day celebration Ariel Plasencia Fri, March 14, 2025 at 7:41 PM UTC River O’ Green, presented by Grow Financial, is set to return to Tampa’s Downtown on March 16th from 11am – 6pm! River O’ Green is an annual, free event to kick off the St. Patrick’s Day holiday, as the Hillsborough River is transformed into a bright shade of green. This day of festive fun at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park will feature River O’ Green Festival & St. Patrick’s Day Parade The 2025 River O’ Green Festival presented by Grow Financial will be hosted in Curtis Hixon Park on March 15 from 11 am – 6 pm, featuring live performances (music, poetry, and the Finnegan Irish Dance Academy), Irish-themed bites and drinks from several food and beverage vendors
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