TAMPA, Fla. — The Mayor's River O'Green Fest has been canceled in Tampa amid efforts to limit the spread of the new coronavirus, COVID-19.
The ninth annual event was scheduled to be held on March 14 at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park.
Each year, the Hillsborough River gets transformed into a bright shade of green and provides a backdrop for the live entertainment and activities to celebrate St. Patrick's Day.
The St. Patrick's Day parade has also been canceled by the city.
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