Where to Celebrate St. Patrick's Day in Minnesota
Where to Celebrate St. Patrick's Day in Minnesota
You don't have to be Irish to get in on the fun of St. Patrick's Day. Parades, parties, races and concerts are held throughout the state, so put on your best green attire and raise a Guinness with the rest of us.
Show your Irish pride at a St. Patrick's Day Parade / Cameron McCall, courtesy Visit Saint Paul
Celtic Festival
Moorhead, March 16
Enjoy the intriguing history, arts and traditions of the seven Celtic Nations with two performance stages, heritage presentations, activity booths and Celtic foods at the Celtic Festival at Hjemkomst Center in Moorhead.
St. Patrick's Day Parade & Craft Sale
Maple Lake, March 16
Celebrate the day by heading to the charming "old town" of Maple Lake for the festive St. Patrick's Day Parade & Craft Sale. After the parade, stroll over to Birch Avenue, where you'll find a delightful array of food vendors serving up mouthwatering treats.
St. Patrick's Day Parade
Columbia Heights, March 16
Head to the outer suburbs for Minneapolis' Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade, which is organized by a couple of residents from Columbia Heights (Sean and Judith Clerkin) and several other families from the metro area. The Minneapolis St. Patrick's Day Association will also be crowning Ms. Blarney at O'Shaughnessy Distillery, right around the corner from Surly Brewing Company and the Market at Malcolm Yards.
Luck O' the Lake
Excelsior, March 16
The Excelsior-Lake Minnetonka Chamber of Commerce presents its annual 5k and one mile race alongside such family-friendly entertainment as the Rince na Greine Irish Dancers, a magic show, and locally brewed beer.
St. Patrick's Day Red Beard Run/Walk
Spicer, March 16
Runners can also register for the St. Patrick's Day Red Beard Run/Walk that starts and ends at Pirrotta Park, right across the street from the Spicer restaurant/bar O'Neil's. Come for the camaraderie, stay for a smokehouse burger or Saturday night's prime rib dinner special.
Show off your city and Irish pride at St. Paul's annual St. Patrick's Day parade / Visit Saint Paul
Downtown St. Paul is the place to be for St. Patrick's Day festivities / Visit Saint Paul
St. Patrick's Day Parade in St. Paul
St. Paul Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade
St. Paul, March 16
Watch the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade in downtown St. Paul. The parade begins at noon the parade will begin at Rice Park and end at Mears Park, the original route walked in 1967.
St. Patrick's Day Bash
St. Paul, March 17
The Wabasha Street Caves hosts its annual St. Patrick's Day Bash starting at 6 p.m. Tickets are $20, and grant you access to $1 green beer and live music from Drunken Bonnie Lad.
St. Patrick's Day Parade & Celebration
Crosslake, March 16
Start your day with the Clover Dash 5K, then grab some lunch and a curbside spot to watch the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade. This parade features floats, fun, entertainment and more.
St. Patrick's Day Irish Celebration
St. Paul, March 16
Take in all things Irish at the St. Patrick's Day Irish Celebration. Lively Celtic music, dancing and vendors will be featured at the Landmark Center.