#1 Celebrate St. Paddy’s Day in Tampa Bay
Downtown Tampa’s River O’ Green livens up Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park this Saturday, March 15th (11 AM–6 PM) with a green Hillsborough River, live music, poetry, Irish dancers, food vendors, giveaways, and appearance by Mayor Castor!
In Pinellas, the festivities include:
Paddy Fest St. Pete ($10)
Williams Park, 11 AM–9 PM (Live music, Irish dancers, green beer) St. Pete St. Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl ($20)
Starts at 5 PM (Drink specials & festive vibes downtown) St. Paddy’s Street Festival
Corey Ave, St. Pete Beach, Noon–10 PM (Live music, face painters & more) Indian Shores Festival
11 AM–4 PM (Irish music, dancers, bagpipes, food, green beer & charity raffle)
Find links for all these events & more at https://www.paradisenewsfl.com/spring-2025/.
#2 Spring Training 2025
Spring training in the Bay Area is in FULL SWING. The New York Yankees play the Philadelphia Phillies Friday in Tampa at George M Steinbrenner Field. The Toronto Blue Jays prospects play the Minnesota Twins prospects Saturday in Dunedin at TD Ballpark. The Philadelphia Phillies play the Detroit Tigers Saturday at Baycare Ballpark in Clearwater. Plus, you can still catch your Tampa Bay Rays play the Minnesota Twins at Lee Health Sports Complex in Fort Myers on Friday or watch them take on the New York Yankees at Charlotte Sports Complex in Port Charlotte on Sunday.
Find more games at bit.ly/spring-training-2025.
#3 Pickleball at The Pier
Head out to the St. Pete Pier for their final weekend to play pickleball! Experience the thrill and community of pickleball at one of St. Petersburg’s most iconic locations now through March 16th! Whether you’re a seasoned player or just curious about the game, this is the perfect opportunity to play, connect, and have fun in a stunning waterfront setting. $5 to play all day & $5 to rent equipment!
Reserve a court at https://stpetepier.org/event/pickleball-on-the-pier/.
# 4 Reggae Rise Up Fest
Reggae Rise Up Festival is bringing the vibes back to St. Pete all weekend! Get ready for four epic days of sun, sand, and the best in reggae music at Vinoy Park, March 13-16th! This iconic festival will feature an electrifying lineup of top reggae artists, delicious food vendors, art installations, and an unbeatable atmosphere. Whether you’re a die-hard reggae fan or just looking for an unforgettable weekend, this is THE event to kick off spring in paradise. $70+/day.
Get tickets at https://www.tixr.com/groups/reggaeriseup/events/reggae-rise-up-florida-festival-2025-99041.
#5 Tampa Bay Sun Game
Get ready, Tampa Bay Sun FC fans! Your Tampa Bay Sun take on the Carolina Ascent FC at Riverfront Stadium in Tampa this Saturday, March 15th 7:30pm. This match not only promises thrilling soccer action but also celebrates Women’s History Month with special pre-game and halftime events. Secure your tickets now & join us for an unforgettable evening of sport and celebration! $20pp.
Get tickets at https://seatgeek.com/tampa-bay-sun-fc-tickets/super-league-soccer/2025-03-15-7-30-pm/16977711.
Read our February 2024 featured article on the Tampa Bay Sun FC at https://www.paradisenewsfl.com/tampa-sun/.