St. Patrick's Day

The AAA Auto Club is activating its Tow to Go program from 6 p.m. Friday through 6 a.m. Monday. The free program for impaired drivers should be used as a last resort.

Tampa will dye about a half-mile stretch of the river near Curtis Hixon Park a bright shade of green on Saturday. A growing petition lists concerns that, while festive, the dye used is harmful to the environment.

The city center will be "up to 90" Saturday with the marriage of two big events, River o' Green and the annual Rough Riders' parade. Many roads will be closed and parking will be limited, so plan ahead if you're going.

The festival was moved up a day due to expected inclement weather on Saturday.

The program has removed more than 25,000 impaired drivers from the road since it was implemented 20 years ago.

Saint Patrick's Day is coming up Friday, March 17. And the Irish band The Chieftains is getting the party started this Wednesday night at the Lakeland…