The Irish are coming! Along with lots of folks who like the idea of “being Irish” for a day, or a weekend. St. Patrick’s Day is...
As St. Patrick’s Day 2026 looms on the not-too-distant horizon, Pete Boland is reflecting on Paddy Fest, the all-Irish celebration in Williams Park he began four...
Pete Boland believes St. Petersburg deserves a “proper” St. Patrick’s Day Festival. He and a longtime business partner will ensure it has one Saturday. Boland, owner...
Bagpipers, step dancers and good old Irish singalongs are on the stage menu for St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in both St. Petersburg and Tampa, but hands...
St. Petersburg officially got into the St. Patrick’s Day business in 2023; the inaugural Paddy Fest, co-sponsored by the City, drew nearly 9,000 to Williams Park...
This story has been updated from its original version, to reflect the River O’Green Festival’s rescheduled date (Friday). The beer – much of it green –...
Celtic Woman, the lushly orchestrated stage production that celebrates traditional (and more contemporary) Irish music with four beautiful singing lasses, all of whom look like Maureen...
