St. Patrick's Day
Few cities in America celebrate St. Patrick's Day like Saint Paul, Minnesota!
Check out these Irish-themed events happening around town to celebrate and sham'rock' and roll around Saint Paul this St. Patrick's Day, as well as some Irish-themed establishments in the area.

An Irish History of Saint Paul
Can't-Miss Festivities
Traditional Irish Performances | Friday, March 4 to Monday, March 17
Kickin’ It Irish
Celebrate Saint Paddy’s Day with Celtic Junction for Kickin’ It Irish, a modern fusion of show-style Irish dance and live Irish music. March 4-17.
A Day of Irish Dance
The Irish Music and Dance Association will return in person for the 32nd year of partnership with Landmark Center. Experience all things Irish at this event featuring Celtic music, dancing and authentic vendors. March 13.
Kickin’ It Irish LIVE
Kickin’ It Irish returns to the Main Stage at Chanhassen Dinner Theatre! This family-friendly show has become a St. Patrick’s tradition, featuring jaw-dropping talent led by Dublin native, Cormac Ó Sé, from the original company of Riverdance, and the O’Shea Irish Dancers, a lineup of 18 championship dancers from their acclaimed studio. March 14.
St. Patrick’s Day Weekend Celebration | Saturday, March 12
Lucky’s St. Patrick’s Day Crawl
Grab your friends, wear your best green and crawl along West 7th Street the weekend before St. Patrick’s Day. Enjoy exclusive drink specials and waived covers at participating St. Paul venues. Bonus, best dressed will win $1,000!
Cook Up a Signature Irish Feast | Wednesday, March 16
Cooks of Crocus Hill St. Patrick’s Day Celebration
This class at Cooks of Crocus Hill brings back the real Irish flavors in honor of St. Patrick's Day. Cook along with Chef Shelagh from the classic Irish cookbook The Farmette Cookbook, Recipes & Adventures from My Life on an Irish Farm. Menu: Imen's Comforting Fish Pie; Smoky & Salty Buttermilk Vanilla Fudge; Irish Coffee. Also, festive treats are up for grabs!
Happy St. Patrick’s Day | Thursday, March 17
FREE METRO TRANSIT RIDES STARTING AT 6 P.M. ON ST. PATRICK'S DAY
How To Buy The Official 2022 St Paddy’s Day Parade Button
Show your support for the parade day in St. Paul and buy your St. Pat’s Association St. Patrick’s Day buttons for just $5 at Shamrocks Irish on Grand and Joe & Stan's. Each button you buy goes towards funding the parade, supports local charities, and gets you a free chance to win $1,500!
The Greatest Parade in the Nation is Back!
We’re painting the town green this year on St. Pat’s in Saint Paul shenanigans. The fun starts in Rice Park at noon and will travel throughout downtown to end near Mears Park.
Ballpark Hooley - Presented by Guinness
Following the St. Pat’s parade, CHS Field will be throwing a big post-parade party complete with live music by The Northerly Gales and Tim Sigler, Rince Na Chroi Irish dancers and CHS Field Concourse Beer Specials & Food. Learn more about the parade and post-party here.
St. Patrick’s Day Irish Celebration
Experience all things Irish at this event featuring Celtic music, dancing and authentic vendors at Landmark Center. Learn more here.
The Good, The Bad and The Irish Walking Gangster Tour
From godfathers to good guys, a St. Patrick’s Day stroll features the Irish legends who helped shape the city of Saint Paul. Learn more here.
St. Patrick's Day Food & Drink
Get the full Irish experience at Bennett's Chop & Railhouse with live music, Irish beer and festive foods like Rueben egg rolls, Rueben soup, corned beef and cabbage and Irish nachos on St. Paddy's Day.
Stop in for Corned Beef Hash or Irish baked goods like Irish cream cupcakes, Irish Soda Bread, Iced Shamrock Sugar Cookies, their "Get Lucky" Ho-Ho and more!
Brunch all month long at the Rueben Benedict at Colossal Cafe. Made with pumpernickel bread, swiss cheese, sauerkraut, corned beef, two poached eggs and 1,000 Island hollandaise served on hashbrowns!
Who's ready for Candyland's Green Vanilla Shamrock Popcorn? We are! It is now available.
Live music from 10 a.m. - 11:45 p.m. including a traditional Irish music session, Gus the Bard and Too Broke Blokes.
Looking to get festive this St. Patrick's Day? All green everything is available at the Golden Fig.
The festivities are going to be in full swing on Thursday! Gabe's Bar & Kitchen will be partying from open to close. Start your day with the Irish Ultimate Bloody Mary feat. a Reuben slider, and green donut - available until 2 p.m. Food specials include corned beef and cabbage and a performance by the Michael Handler Duo from 3 to 6 p.m.
Are you looking for a place to get corned beef and cabbage? Groveland Tap is serving it up from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on St. Patrick's Day.
Irish on Grand is your one-stop shop for all Irish everything. From freshly baked Brown Bread to green outfits and knick and knacks, they have what you need for a festive day, week and month.
The Irish are coming! The Irish are coming! La Boulangerie Marguerite gives you the PJ Murphy classic Potato beer bread and Marguerite's Irish soda bread. Order yours today!
Pillbox Tavern
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at Pillbox Tavern! They are opening the doors at 10 a.m. and will have a DJ from 12 - 4 p.m. Enjoy corned beef and cabbage, Reubens, Irish beer and whisky! Plus, you can stop in and buy their St. Patrick’s Day shirt designed by their bartender, Chad!
It's the Luck of the Irish for anyone going to Saint Paul Brewing after the parade! They are opening early at 2pm to get your Irish Cream Porter and Irish-themed food fix, and will have Irish Folk band, Cavan's Crossing for your entertainment.
Shamrock's has a full day planned on St. Patrick’s Day. Start your day at the parade where you can shuttle to and from Shamrocks. Dance all day to different musicians, enjoy food and drink specials and more all day long.
St. Patrick’s Day Menu available for dine-in, delivery or pick-up: Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinner and Irish Stew.

Metro Transit Free Rides
Leave your car behind—Metro Transit is offering free and convenient rides on buses and light rail this St. Patrick's Day.
Celebrate the luck of the Irish responsibly and get a free ride on Metro Transit on Friday, March 17, 2023 from 6 p.m. to end of service on all routes – buses and light rail. No fare, no coupons; simply hop on and take a seat for free.
Miller Free Rides is a community service program in partnership with Metro Transit, Miller Lite and J.J. Taylor Distributing Company. Learn more at 1-800-FREE-RIDES.
Don't miss out on any of the fun happening in Saint Paul. There are so many ways to get in touch with Irish culture and Metro Transit makes it easy to access any of them.
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