Happy St Patty’s Day weekend. Much of Southwest Florida is turning green and many could be feeling green on Monday since the Irish celebration falls on Sunday this year. Restaurants and bars are serving up corned beef and cabbage, green beer and whiskey drinks for their celebrations. There is a big parade in Naples, huge block parties in Punta Gorda and Fort Myers, and everything in between. However, you don’t have to embrace shamrocks and leprechauns to have a good time in Southwest Florida. There is plenty to do for the entire family Here is the scoop for celebrating St Patty’s Day in SWFL and weekend fun for everyone.
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Get out the green food coloring. It’s time to prepare for St Patty’s Day parties.
Also happening this St Patty’s Day Weekend In SWFL
It is still art show season and there are a couple happening Saturday and Sunday to tickle your fancy. In addition, there is a seafood and music festival in Naples.
Don’t forget about Baseball Spring Training games. Click here for the Minnesota Twins schedule. For the Boston Red Sox schedule click here. Both teams play in Fort Myers and the Tampa Bay Rays are in Port Charlotte. Also, if you are looking for some local places to eat near the stadiums, here are some places to drink and dine before or after the Red Sox games at JetBlue Park. These are places to check out within a five mile radius of Hammond Stadium where the Twins play.
Finally, if you have any upcoming events that you would like to share, please send them here. Keep scrolling to find what you need to know for celebrating St Patty’s Day in SWFL and more. Here are your Weekend Vibes for March 15th through the 17th. Get out, support local events and business, and have some fun.
*Please note, events are subject to change. It never hurts to confirm with a phone call or check of social media and event websites.