St. Patrick’s Day festivities begin at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay this Saturday, March 15, with live music, seasonal food, and giveaways.

Busch Gardens
Photo Credit: Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

While St. Patrick’s Day happens on Monday March 17, the festivities at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay started two days earlier to get guests; weekend starts with some luck. Guests are invited to “Celebrate the magic of of St. Patrick’s Day with the Irish spirit” Busch Gardens Tampa Bay also encourages guests to embrace the lively atmosphere of Busch Gardens St. Patrick’s Day celebration on March 15 – 17.

The theme park family-fun event include the following aspects:

  • Irish Dancing – Authentic Irish dancing performed by student dancers of the Scariff School of Irish Dancing at Coke Canopy
  • Leprechaun Meet-And-Greet – Feeling lucky, find the mischievous Leprechaun and maybe he will share what’s in his Pot of Gold
  • Irsih Cuisine- Guests can savor the tastes of Ireland with limited-time offerings like Corn Beef & Cabbage and Corned Beef Reuben from the Treetop Kitchen. Guests can also order a Corn Beef Reuben from the Springs Tap Room.

Streets of Green at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

Busch Gardens
Photo Credit: Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

As Busch Gardens Tampa Bay describes it, guests can venture down the walkway to the Food & Wine Festival area to experience specai food, live music, and maybe even see the Leprechaun. This allows them to soak up her festive and also enjoy the choices at the Food & Wine Cabins. All St. Patrick’s Day activities are included with theme park admission.

Other St. Patrick’s Day Fun

SeaWorld Orlando

The other United Parks and Resorts theme park in Florida, SeaWorld Orlando, is also holding a St. Patrick’s Day celebration. It also includes fun, food, and live music. For those looking for a festive doughnut, Krispy Kreme has a St. Patrick’s promotion for you. Also, for more theme park-related news, please visit MSM News. Of course, do not forget about the Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Food & Wine Festival happens Fridays through Sundays until May 18.

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Jon Self

Jon Self is an avid theme park fan. You can follow him at @pastorjonself on X/ Twitter or Jon.Self.37 at Instagram. He has been writing and editing in the theme park media world for over a decade. He also writes for several "foodie" sites as well as in the faith-based world.