Downtown Tampa will be Shamrockin' Weekend Traffic Advisory

The City of Tampa is preparing for an exciting weekend filled with St. Patrick's Day festivities and spring break activities on March 15, 2025. The River O' Green festival and the St. Patrick's Day Parade are set to draw around 10,000 people to Curtis Hixon Park, making traffic conditions particularly challenging. The parade will follow a familiar route, with road closures starting at Morgan St.

and Madison St. and ending at Polk St. Boaters should also note that the Hillsborough River will be closed to traffic between Cass St. and Kennedy Blvd. from 8:30 A.

M. until noon. In addition to the parade, a Tampa Bay Sun FC soccer game and a Savannah Bananas game at Raymond James Stadium are expected to attract large crowds, further exacerbating traffic congestion. Attendees are advised to arrive early and consider using public transport options like the TECO Streetcar and HART buses to avoid parking hassles. The city emphasizes the importance of planning ahead to ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience during the festivities.