Raleigh St. Patrick's Day Celebrations

Your Guide To St. Patrick's Day In Raleigh!

St. Patrick’s Day is right around the corner, and Raleigh is ready to celebrate with a weekend full of festive fun! 🍀 Whether you’re looking to sip on green beer, dance to live music, join a bar crawl, or embark on a treasure hunt, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. We’ve rounded up the best St. Patrick’s Day events happening around Raleigh. Get your green on and check out these must-attend celebrations! 🌈

🎉 Raleigh St. Patrick’s Day Parade 3/14

Join in the fun and celebrate with the Raleigh St. Patrick’s Day Parade on March 14th at 10am! This annual event brings the spirit of Ireland to downtown Raleigh with a colorful procession featuring bagpipers, Irish dancers, local performers, and much more. The parade is a great way for families and friends to gather and enjoy a lively celebration filled with music, culture, and plenty of green! Don’t miss out on this fantastic tradition—grab your spot along the route and get ready to experience all the joy and excitement of St. Patrick’s Day in Raleigh! More info here!

🍀 St. Patrick’s Day at Hibernian Pub – Downtown Raleigh 3/14

If you’re looking for an authentic Irish celebration in the heart of downtown, Hibernian Pub is the place to be this St. Patrick’s Day! On March 14th, their Glenwood Avenue location will be bringing the spirit of Ireland to Raleigh with a day full of festive fun. Enjoy live music, traditional Irish performances, and plenty of Guinness and whiskey to keep the celebrations going. Whether you’re stopping by for a pint, dancing to lively tunes, or soaking in the electric atmosphere, Hibernian Downtown is the ultimate spot to celebrate St. Paddy’s Day in true Irish fashion! More info here!

🇮🇪 St. Patrick’s Day at Hibernian Pub – North Raleigh 3/12-17

No one does St. Patrick’s Day quite like Hibernian Pub! 

Full St. Patrick’s Celebration Schedule

Thursday, March 12
6–8 PM: Ceve & Friends — musicians from Belfast and Newry, Northern Ireland performing crowd-favorite classics mixed with traditional Irish music.

Friday, March 13
7 PM: Guinness Pint Glass Engraving Night – Order a pint of Guinness and take home your very own engraved Guinness glass, personalized with your name. It’s the perfect keepsake for anyone who loves a good pint and the atmosphere of a great Irish pub. Grab your friends, claim your seat at the bar, and enjoy a night that feels a little more festive than usual—good beer, great company, and a glass you’ll actually want to keep.

Saturday, March 14
4 PM: Dance It Out Irish Dancers
6:30 PM: An Gorta Mor Irish Pipe Band
7 PM: Orange and Green Band
10 PM–1 AM: Ceve & Friends

Tuesday, March 17 – St. Patrick’s Day
6 PM: An Gorta Mor Irish Pipe Band
6:30–8:30 PM: Ceve & Friends

More Info Here!

🍀 St. Patrick’s Day at O’Malley’s Pub 3/13-17

Get ready for a full weekend of St. Patrick’s Day fun at O’Malley’s. The celebration runs all weekend long through March 17 with green beer, plenty of Guinness, Irish whiskey, drink specials, giveaways, delicious food, and nonstop live music. Expect festive favorites like $6 green beer, $4 Shamrock shots, and $3 Jello shots, along with a lineup of lively bands leading up to the main St. Patrick’s Day celebration on Tuesday, March 17. Enjoy the party atmosphere, Irish favorites from the kitchen, and lots of good old-fashioned shenanigans—all with no cover charge. (Please note: a limited Irish-inspired lunch and dinner menu will be served on March 17, brunch hours are shortened on March 14, and the venue is 21+ after 10 PM.) More info here!

🐾 St. Paw-trick’s Pawty at Saving Grace Supply Co. 3/17

Join Saving Grace Supply Co. on Tuesday, March 17th, from 9 AM–7 PM for a St. Paw-trick’s Pawty! Bring your pup and enjoy a day of locally made gifts, unique pet products, and SG swag, complete with fun photo ops, a gift with purchase, and a special “brew” for your furry friend. Located at 4016 Durham Road, Raleigh (corner of Six Forks Rd and 98/Durham Rd) with additional parking at 4004 Durham Rd, this event is the perfect way to shop local while supporting Saving Grace Animals for Adoption and their mission to improve the lives of dogs in need. More Info Here!

☘️ St. Patrick’s Day Parade Watch Party at Taverna Agora 3/14

Grab a front-row view of the parade while you sip festive drinks, enjoy brunch favorites, and soak in the energy from above. Doors open at 7:30am. @tavernaagora More info. 

☘️ St. Patrick’s Day at Doherty’s Irish Pub 3/14 and 3/17

Cary – 1979 High House Rd @dohertyscarync
Saturday, 3/14
2pm: Live Music w/ Nine Times Around
4:45pm: Live Bagpipes
5:30pm: Irish Dance Performance w/ Kilpatrick Irish Dance School
6pm: Live Music w/ Mike MickXer
9pm: After Party w/ DJ George

Tuesday, 3/17
12pm: Live Music w/ Tom Neuhauser
3pm: Live Music w/ BogTurtle
5pm: Irish Dance Performance w/ Triggle Academy of Irish Dance
5:45pm: Live Bagpipes
6pm: Live Music w/ One40

Apex – 5490 Apex Peakway @dohertysapex
Saturday, 3/14
2pm: Live Music w/ Irish Exits
5pm: Irish Dance Performance w/ Triggle Academy of Irish Dance
5:45pm: Live Bagpipes
6pm: Live Music w/ Peak City Band

Tuesday, 3/17
3pm: Live Music w/ Two Times Around
4:45pm: Live Bagpipes
5:30pm: Irish Dance Performance w/ Triggle Academy of Irish Dance
6pm: Live Music w/ Night Shift

Holly Springs – 3149 McChesney Hl Lp @DohertysHollySprings
Tuesday, 3/17
3pm: Live Music w/ Tom Neuhauser
5pm: Irish Dance Performance w/ Kilpatrick Irish School of Dance
6pm: Live Music w/ Barrowburn
7:15pm: Live Music w/ Pipes & Drums
More info. 

☘️ St. Patrick’s Day Party at The Glass Jug Beer Lab 3/13

Get your green on at Glass Jug for their St. Patrick’s Day Party on March 13th! Special performance by Tom Neuhauser from 6-9pm. Festive brews on tap, including Shortest Road Irish Red, and the award-winning Irish Dry Stout on nitro. Food truck El Jefecito will be in the beer garden. 6pm-9pm @glassjug_rtp More info.

🍀 St. Patrick’s Day Block Party at Bearded Bee Brewing

Unleash your Irish spirit with an exclusive beer release, mouthwatering delights from food trucks, free swag, live music, and a beard styling station (12pm-4pm) by Mr. Pompadour for those looking to elevate their game! 12pm-11:45pm @bearded_bee_brewing More info.

🍻 Shamrockin’ St. Paddy’s Day Party at Tap Yard 3/14

Get ready to shamROCK your way through Tap Yard Raleigh’s biggest St. Patrick’s Day bash yet! They’ll have live music, Irish drinks, delicious eats, and even an adorable dog adoption event! 12pm-12am @tapyardraleigh More info.

🐾 A Little Luck, A Lot of Love Adoption Event at Tap Yard 3/15

Dog Adoptions with Freedom Ride Rescue – Meet some lovable pups and maybe take home a furever friend! Come out and meet some really incredible animals from Wake County Animal Center that are hoping the Luck of the Irish is on their side and they find their forever homes! 1pm-4pm @tapyardraleigh More info. 

☘️ Get Shamrocked at Gizmo Brew Works 3/14

If you like great beer, specials, ridiculous fun, and a little harmless chaos, this one’s for you.
💪 12-3PM: Sumo wrestling in the beer garden with Raijin Sumo Club based in Raleigh. Yes, actual sumo.
🌭 12-8PM: @rescuedogsnc slinging their classics PLUS a limited-time Irish wiener.
🎶 4-7PM: Live music
🍻 Green beers all day
@Gizmobrewworks 12pm-8pm More info.

☘️ St. Patrick’s Day at Lonerider Brewery 3/14

Live music, food trucks, cocktails, and cold beer! Bands: Thomas Rucker, 12-2pm, Blue Plate Special, 3-6pm. Beef Street & A Pig (All Day)12pm-10pm @loneriderbeer More info.

☘️ Shamrocks & Hops at Deep River Brewing Co. 3/14

Get ready to go green and raise a glass at Shamrocks & Hops at Deep River Brewing Co.! They’ll have cold craft beer flowing all day – including GREEN River Days Lager (while supplies last), local vendors for shopping, and Bertos Chimis & Hollywood Taco Shop 12-4pm, Copperhead’s Craft Burgers & The Flat Drum 5-9pm. 12pm-10pm @deepriverbrewco More info.

🍀 St. Patrick’s Day at Ponysaurus 3/13-17

There’s liquid gold at the end of this rainbow! Mark your calendars & join Ponysaurus for St. Patrick’s Day shenanigans Friday, March 13 to Tuesday, March 17! They’ve got special sips & bites all weekend long!
🍀 “The Four Leaf Clover” Specialty Flight
“Red Velvet” – Export Stout & Stem’s Hibiscus Cider
“Irish Coffee” – Counter Culture Coffee Baltic Porter with whipped cream & nutmeg
“Luck of the Irish” – Bright green cocktail made with pineapple juice, peach schnapps, Jameson, & seltzer
Pour of Jameson
💚 Frozen Green Daiquiri
🥃 Jameson Irish Whiskey
🍻 Our Export Stout – a dry, light stout just like they sip on in Ireland
🥘 Irish beef stew with sour cream and chives
🥔 Baked potatoes, bacon, sour cream and green onions
@ponysaurusbrewingral More info.

☘️ Shamrock Shuck at Oak City Brewing Co. 3/14

Oyster roast, Irish music, bagpipes, green beer, food trucks 12pm-8pm @oakcitybrewing More info.

☘️ Paddy on the Green Festival 3/14

Get ready to don your green and dive into an authentic Irish celebration at Lafayette Village! This fun-filled event is perfect for the whole family. Live music, delicious food, games and activities.@lafayettevillage Lafayette Village. 1pm-4pm. More info.

☘️ Pre-St. Patrick’s Day Beer Tasting at Taylor’s Wine Shop 3/14

Kick off your St. Paddy’s celebrations a little early with a curated tasting of fresh, flavorful craft beers. Expect bold brews, easy-drinking favorites, and plenty of character — just no green beer. This casual, drop-in tasting is the perfect way to discover new beers, stock up before St. Patrick’s Day, and hang out, sip, and talk beer with fellow craft lovers. 3pm-5pm @taylorswineshop More info.

🐾 St. Patrick’s Celebration at Unleashed 3/17

Stop by ANY Unleashed location and let your lucky pet enjoy:
☘️ Shamrock charcuterie treat buffet
🍵 Pet-friendly leprechaun cocktail
🔍 Pot of gold treasure hunt
📷 St. Paddy’s Pics Photo Booth Contest
This event is free to attend and pet friendly (except Crabtree and Southpoint Mall). 4pm-7pm @unleashedlakeboone More info.