New to Tampa’s River O’ Green Fest: Free boat rides

Tampa’s iconic River O’ Green Fest celebrating St. Patrick’s Day in downtown, presented this year by Grow Financial, will now feature a limited number of free boat rides along the Hillsborough River through Freedom Boat Club.

The main event is dyeing the river green. The event will also feature a full slate of food, music and fun for the free festival in Curtix Dixon Waterfront Park from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Saturday, March 18.

Food vendors include Jersey Kabobs, The Greeks Food Truck, St. Pete Taco Lady, The Melt Machine, JB’s Sweet Addiction and The Brisket Shoppe.

– Staff reports, Florida Politics