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St. Patrick's Parade
St. Paul’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade
March 16
The annual St. Patty’s Day Parade is back to celebrate the Irish community in St. Paul. The parade will occur once again this year, nearly 40 years after the first parade took place in 1967. So wrap yourself in green and join the march from Rice Park to Mears Park. stpatsmn.org/parade
St. Paul Hotel’s “Irish!”
March 9
Head over to the St. Paul Hotel for an evening of shenanigans. There will be Irish dancers, the voice of river dance with an Irish harp, and more. For $135 a ticket, enjoy a social hour with bar service and the show. 350 Market St., St. Paul, 651-292-9292, saintpaulhotel.com
Joyfulton Shamrock Ride
March 14
Want to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day without copious amounts of alcohol? Meet up with friends at Fulton Tap Room for a St. Paddy’s-themed bike ride. Of course, it does include one free beer or N/A drink after, courtesy of Fulton’s. 414 6 Ave. N., Mpls., 612-333-3208, fultonbeer.com
St. Patrick’s Day Celebration at Finnegans Brew Co.
March 15-17
From Friday through Sunday at Finnegans, enjoy a weekend of live music, great beer, food trucks, dancing, and bag-piping, with food by Tavola and Broadway Pizza all weekend. Finnegans is also releasing two beers for the holiday: A Hay-Z IPA and a Strawberry Lime Blonde Ale. 817 5th Ave. S., Mpls., 612-208-3273, finnegans.org
Minneapolis St. Patrick’s Day Parade
March 16
Bring your family and celebrate the luck of the Irish at the 56th annual Minneapolis St. Patrick’s Day Parade. The parade will begin at the intersection of 40th Avenue NE and Van Buren Street NE, and end at Murzyn Hall. After the parade, continue the celebration at Murzyn Hall for the Blarney Blast After-Party with Irish dancers, live music, and Irish food. mplsstpats.com
O’Shaughnessy’s St. Patrick’s Day Party
March 16
The distillery with Irish heritage in its name and whiskey is throwing a St. Patrick’s Day party filled with live music, Irish dancing, good company, and of course food and drink specials. No reservations needed, just bring your crew and join the festivities! 600 Malcolm Ave. SE., Mpls., 763-338-0914, osdistilling.com
Shamrock Shakedown
March 16-17
Raise your pints up at the Shamrock Shakedown on St. Patrick’s Day weekend! Hosted at the Uptown VFW by jam-grass Midwestern group Feed The Dog, this two-day festival is the one-stop shop for all things bluegrass. 2916 Lyndale Ave. S., Mpls., 612-823-6233, eventbrite.com
Kendall’s Tavern and Chophouse
March 16-17
Lucky you! All weekend Kendall’s will have Irish eats featuring Rueben spring rolls and shepherd’s pie. Enjoy several beer and drink specials, including the Irish classic Guiness and the not-so-traditional shamrockarita. 12800 Bunker Prairie Rd. NW., Coon Rapids, 763-951-7225, kendallstc.com.
Sister Celeste’s St. Patrick’s Day Bingo
March 16
If drinking isn’t your thing, opt for a bingo blackout instead at the Celeste Hotel for a shamrock-filled afternoon of luck and laughter, plus a chance to win a prize! 26 E. Exchange St., St. Paul, 651-222-0848, celestial-tours.com
Charlie’s Restaurant and Irish Pub at Water Street Inn
March 14-17
The beloved Irish restaurant and pub will be celebrating four days full of festivities in honor of the holiday. Saint Patrick’s Week kicks off on March 14 with a whiskey and cigar dinner with a social hour. March 15-17 will feature a variety of live bands, great eats, and drinks. 101 S. Water St., Stillwater. 612-688-3889, waterstreetinn.us
