Tampa's Downtown River O'Green Fest & Bar Crawl - Curtis Hixon Park

Happy St. Patrick’s Day Weekend, Tampa — it’s time to get lucky! After the success of Gasparilla, we’re bringing the same large-scale festival energy to our annual St. Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl & Brunch with a massive expansion:
We have teamed up with and their River O'Green Festival. Downtown Crawlers will be taking over the VIP tent. Situated right next to the stage. Which will feature a full liquor bar, exclusive viewing area, DJ inside the tent, lounge funiture and more. Full details below.

✨ All-New Shamrock Live Block Party with headline DJs in Downtown Tampa 11am-10pm (401 E Washington St)
✨ Exclusive VIP Tent Access at Tampa’s River O’Green Fest (Curtis Hixon Park)

🎟️ ONE ticket unlocks the ultimate St. Patrick’s Day experience across 3 Tampa Districts (Downtown, Soho & Ybor City), featuring 25+ Participating Bars plus 2 Major Party Zones @ Shamrock Live & River O'Green Fest.

Enjoy complimentary welcome shots, brunch & bottomless mimosas, exclusive drink specials, live DJs, Irish vibes, and lucky surprises throughout the day. This is Tampa’s most complete St. Patrick’s Day experience — all in one ticket.

🚨 Gather your crew and SAVE 20% on group ticket purchases of 4 or more!

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HOW IT WORKS:
🍀 The Party starts at 11am at your chosen Check-in Venue (no admittance after check-in closes)
🍀 Pick up your event wristband, bar map, drink specials and full crawl info
🍀 Visit any of our 25+ participating bars and party locations (no schedule, crawl at your own pace)
🍀 Enjoy 5 complimentary Welcome Shots (max. 1 per location)
🍀 Enjoy exclusive Drink Specials and other surprises along the way
🍀 VIP Ticket holders: Enjoy 5 additional drinks at Shamrock Live & River O'Green VIP Tents
🍀 Meet other fun-loving crawlers and stock up on happiness for the month ahead

WHAT YOU'LL GET:
🔵 5 Complimentary Welcome Shots (max 1 per location)
🔵 Access to 25+ Bars Across 3 Tampa Districts
🔵 Access to Shamrock Live Block Party with top DJs
🔵 Access to River O’Green Fest VIP Tent (Curtis Hixon Park)
🔵 Free Cover at Participating Venues (where applicable)
🔵 Exclusive Drink Specials All Day
🔵 Professional Photographer & Videographer

VIP Tickets Include:
🔵 VIP Tent Access (Private Bar & Restrooms)
🔵 5 Additional Drinks at Shamrock Live & River O'Green VIP Tents
🔵 Guaranteed Access to Block Party & After Parties
🔵 Expedited Entry Where Available

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CHECK-IN LOCATION (MANDATORY 11AM–2PM):

✅ Downtown Crawlers VIP Tent - 600 N Ashley Dr, Tampa, FL 33602
✅ After check-in, explore Downtown, SoHo & Ybor freely. Scooters, trolley, Uber, Lyft, bikes or walking — Tampa is yours.

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PARTICIPATING DOWNTOWN VENUES:
🟡 Downtown Crawlers VIP Tent - (Mandatory Check-in 11am - 2pm)
🟡Top Shelf Sports Lounge
🟡 American Social
🟡 Maloney's Irish Pub
🟡 Yard House Tampa
🟡 District Tavern
🟡 GenX Tavern
🟡 511 Franklin
🟡 Corazon Bar @ Hyatt Place
🟡 Yeoman's TopGolf Swing Suite
🟡 Harpoon Harry's
🟡 Wagamama (Water Street)
🟡 Echo Garden
🟡 LIT Cigar & Martini Lounge
🟡 Tampa River O'Green Fest VIP Tent @ Curtis Hixon
⭐ Shamrock Live Block Party with DJs in Downtown Tampa (see details below)
...more venues to be announced and are subject to change.

PARTICIPATING SOHO VENUES:
🟠 MacDinton's Irish Pub
🟠 Soho Saloon
🟠 Grove Soho
🟠 The Patio
🟠 Sunset Rodeo
🟠 Corner Bar
🟠 Side Piece Bar & Bites
...morevenues to be announced and are subject to change.

PARTICIPATING YBOR VENUES:
🟣 Showbar Ybor
🟣 Double Decker
🟣 Barrio Taco
🟣 Bad Monkey
🟣 Centro Lounge & Kitchen
🟣 Tangra
...morevenues to be announced and are subject to change.

⭐⭐ TAMPA'S DOWNTOWN RIVER O'GREEN - ST.PATRICK'S 2026⭐⭐
You’re in luck! 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 live music, kids activities, food trucks, and of course, beer! Join us on Saturday, March 14, at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park from 11am – 4pm, as we color the Hillsborough River green to channel the luck of the Irish!

• 10:55am: Irish Color Guard Begins Lead to River
• 11:00am: Festival & River Coloring Begins
• 11:10am-12:10pm: Paddy O’Furniture Performance
• 12:15pm: Finnegan Irish Dance Academy Performance
• 12:45-1:45pm: Irish Buskers Performance
• 2pm: Finnegan Irish Dance Academy Performance & Parade Begins!
• 2:30pm: Pet Costume Contest (sponsored by Barrymore Hotel)
• 3-4pm: Shane Beirne Performance
• 4pm: Festival concludes
  

⭐⭐ SHAMROCK LIVE BLOCK PARTY - ST.PATRICK'S 2026⭐⭐
Experience Downtown Tampa transformed into an Irish celebration zone:
📍 401 E Washington St.
⏰ 11AM – 10PM
+ Live Headline DJs (Lineup announced shortly)
+ Themed bars
+ Food vendors
+ Dedicated Restrooms
+ High-Energy Irish Vibes
+ VIP Tent with bar & restrooms (VIP ticket required)

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CHOOSE FROM 2 TICKET OPTIONS:

🎟️ CRAWL ONLY:
+ Free Welcome Shot at 5 bars of your choice (max. 1 per location)
+ Free Cover to all participating venues
+ Exclusive Drink Specials
+ Access to Block Party & After Parties

🎟️ VIP ACCESS - incl all Crawl benefits plus:
+ VIP Tent Access (Shamrock Live Block Party & River O'Green VIP area)
+ 5 Additional Drinks at Shamrock Live & River O'Green VIP Tents
+ Guaranteed access to Block Party & After Parties
+ Expedited entry where available

⚡Thanks to our 2026 sponsors:

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REFUND & SERVICE POLICY:

We’re committed to creating memorable experiences for all our participants. While we strive to ensure a smooth and enjoyable event, certain situations may arise where refunds are not applicable.

No Refunds for the Following Situations:
- No-shows or failure to attend the event after purchase.
- Missing the mandatory event check-in time or failing to follow check-in instructions.
- Lost or misplaced wristbands, which are required for event participation.
- Being denied entry into a venue due to venue policies, personal conduct, dress code violations, or other reasons beyond our control.
- Being denied a welcome shot at any venue. Please note, serving welcome shots is at the discretion of the venue staff and depends on individual circumstances, such as customer behavior or state alcohol laws. Welcome shots are not unlimited, and once a venue runs out, we encourage guests to visit other participating bars to redeem their welcome shot tab.

Alternative Compensation:
Depending on the situation, complimentary tickets to an upcoming event may be issued.

Ticket Transferability:
If you cannot attend an event, you are welcome to transfer your ticket to another individual. Simply provide them with the ticket and inform us of the name change.

Event Changes:
We reserve the right to modify the event schedule, venues, or participating bars due to unforeseen circumstances. In such cases, the event will continue as planned with comparable venues or experiences. Refunds will not be issued due to these adjustments.

Info: Check in between 11am - 2pm to get your wristbands, swag, map, drink specials and other surprises.

Info: The event will be from 11am - 11:30pm

Info: Headline DJ time & performer TBD

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