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Tampa postpones St. Patrick’s Day festival, Rough Riders parade

Updated March 12, 2020 5:15pm EDT

Coronavirus in Florida

Tampa cancels St. Paddy’s Day, but no decision on WrestleMania

Josh Cascio reports

TAMPA, Fla. - Out of an abundance of caution and after discussing with various public health officials, Tampa's Mayor Jane Castor decided to postpone the city's 9th annual River O’Green festival to prevent the potential spread of COVID-19.

The Rough Riders have also postponed their annual St. Patrick’s Day parade in Ybor City. Both events were scheduled for Saturday, March 14.

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