St. Patrick's Day 2024

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.

People wearing green stand on the sidelines and watch as bagpipers march by during the St. Patrick's Day Parade
March 2-15
St. Patrick's Day Weekend
Free Rides on March 16

The Month of the Irish | March 2024

Kickin’ It Irish | March 2-10

Celebrate Saint Paddy’s Day with Celtic Junction for Kickin’ It Irish, a modern fusion of show-style Irish dance and live Irish music.

2024 IRISH! | March 9

IRISH! At The Saint Paul Hotel is an evening including dinner, blarney, and shenanigans! This holiday tradition will feature a dinner, as well as music and entertainment from Todd Menton (founder of Boiled in Lead), Peter Guertin, The O'Shea Irish Dancers and Katie McMahon (voice of River Dance).


Kickin’ It Irish LIVE | March 11

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.

Minnesota Wild Home Game | March 14

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day, Wild style. Gather with friends at the holiday pregame party located at the Mich Golden Light Taproom at gate 4 and receive a "Kiss Me, I'm Wild" shirt.


St. Patrick's Day Weekend

Pauly's Pub and Grill Tent Party | March 15-17

Kick off St. Patrick's Day weekend with live music, smash burgers and a cold Guinness.

The Greatest Parade in the Nation is Back | March 16

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.

Saint Patrick's Association Ballpark Hooley | March 16

After the parade (which starts in Rice Park and ends at CHS field), head to the ballpark for an afterparty sponsored by Guiness. The afterparty will feature live music, Irish beer and CHS Field Concourse food and drink specials, tickets are on sale now.

Cooks of Crocus Hill Saint Paul: Dublin Pub Night | March 16

This class at Cooks of Crocus Hill brings back the real Irish flavors in honor of St. Patrick's Day. Cook along with Chef Randi Madden for a night in the kitchen with a menu to celebrate Ireland. Enjoy the spoils of your efforts with a tasty authentic dish. Éirinn go Brách!

Menu: Individual Shepherd’s Pies; Vegetarian Boxty (Northern Ireland potato cake); Potato Bread; Proper Irish Coffee with Almond Shortbread Bites.

Burger Moe's St. Patrick's Day Tent Party | March 16

Gather on in the Burger Moe's parking lot on West 7th Street to jam to DJ Josh Amsden and DJ Diesel for a St. Patrick's Day party palooza.

Lucky’s St. Patrick’s Day Crawl | March 16

Grab your friends, wear your best green and crawl along West 7th Street the Saturday before St. Patrick’s Day. Enjoy exclusive drink specials and waived covers at participating St. Paul venues.

St. Patrick's Day Bingo | March 16

Try your hand at the luck of the Irish at Sister Celeste's Sinners and Saints St. Patrick's Day Bingo in the Chapel Dining Hall at Hotel Celeste. Learn about the history of the Irish and have a shot at winning a glow-in-the-dark rosary from a trivial quiz.

Gangsterland Blarney | March 16

Embark on a walking tour in Downtown Saint Paul to learn about the rich history of crime, corruption, and the "worst Irish behavior" during the gangster era.

Irish Arts Minnesota St. Patrick’s Day Irish Celebration | March 16 & 17

Experience all things Irish at this event featuring Celtic music, entertainment and authentic vendors at Landmark Center. The Irish Music and Dance Association will return in person for the 42nd year of partnership with Landmark Center on Sunday for an Irish Day of Dance.

St. Patrick's Day with the Wild Colonial Bhoys | March 16

Rock the night away with Irish American rockers, the Wild Colonial Bhoys, for a 20-year band celebration at the Landmark Center.

The Dregs at MetroNOME Brewery| March 16 & 17

Join The Dregs, a musical group fusing music with comedy, for a night of laughs, great tunes, and good comradery.

The Good, The Bad, The Irish Trolley Tour | March 17

Learn about the city's history and hear stories about Irish individuals such as Arch-Bishop Ireland, Police Chief John O'Connor, James J. Hill, Nina Clifford and F. Scott Fitzgerald, and more. End the tour with complimentary spirit samples at 11 Wells Distillery.

St. Patrick's Day Dinner at Hyacinth | March 17

Sit down and enjoy an evening of collaboration with Emerald Lounge and Hyacinth over a four-course dinner of traditional Irish Cuisine.

St. Patrick’s Day Coloring Page
Print, color and share with us using #MYSAINTPAUL. Happy St. Patrick's Day! Download Coloring Page

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 Saturday, March 16, 2024, 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 Minnesota Valley Transit Authority.  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.