During any St. Patrick’s Day in the Valley, a few things are a given: green beer, funny hats, and people offering drunken boasts about their dubious Irish heritage.
Thankfully, there’s more to the annual holiday than just these hallmarks, which you’ll encounter pretty much everywhere. There are also awesome parties and fantastic
You’ll find both in our annual St. Patrick’s party guide, which includes festivities happening across the Phoenix area.
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St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Faire
Margaret T. Hance Park
This annual event is a beloved staple of St. Patrick’s Day in Phoenix that fills an entire day with traditional fun. The parade kicks off at 10 a.m. and will depart from Third and Sheridan streets before rolling through midtown on its way to Margaret T. Hance Park.
There, an afternoon-long celebration of Celtic culture with music, dancing, arts and crafts, beers, vendors, and more will take place in the park and the adjacent Irish Cultural Center. There will also be genealogy workshops (in case you want to discover if you’re really Irish) and a VIP lounge that will feature the AZ Irish Red Craft Beer competition. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission to the
St. Patrick’s Weekend
Clancy’s Pub in Scottsdale
The St. Patrick’s festivities will go all weekend at this Scottsdale pub. Things get going on Friday with live music from The EZDZ Band and Analog Outlaws on the outdoor stage starting at 6 p.m.
Clancy’s will reopen at 6 a.m. on St. Pat’s with complimentary green eggs and ham breakfast (with the purchase of
St. Patrick’s Day Festival
Fibber Magees in Chandler
The annual St. Patrick’s Day Festival kicks off at 8 a.m. with breakfast service. A few hours later, the block party takes over and will feature a full menu of Irish favorites, promotions, giveaways, and libations. Local bands like Open Beta, Spirited Lads, and Cockswain will perform throughout the day. 8 a.m. to 2 a.m., $10 after 11 a.m.
St. Patrick’s Day
McFadden’s in Glendale
The St. Patrick’s shenanigans at this Westgate spot will include dancing leprechauns, Lucky Charms-eating competition, and a cake contest (but, thankfully, not all at once). They’ll also have green beer,
St. Paddy's Day Street Party
Seamus McCaffrey’s
A portion of Monroe Street in front of this landmark Irish pub will be blocked off for its annual St. Patrick’s Day festivities, which will kick off in the morning and go long into the night. Expect live music from local bands like Traveller, a menu of Irish selections, and a surfeit of spirits, a beer garden, and more. Cash only. Gates open at 8 a.m.
St. Patrick’s Day 2018
R.T.
If you’ve got a thirst that only green beer will quench, R.T.
The menu will feature corned beef and cabbage, shepherd’s pie, fish and chips, Irish curry chicken, and other selections. 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Call 480-396-9933 for cover.
Raven’s St. Patrick’s Day Bash
Dirty Dogg Saloon in Scottsdale
The party action will be taking place both inside the Dirty Dogg and outside in a giant tent during Raven’s annual event. Drink specials, live music, food, and other fun are also promised. The band lineup includes Chad Wilson Bailey at 2:30 p.m., Lane Change at 4:30 p.m., AZ/DZ at 7:30 p.m., and Whiskey’s Quicker at 9:30 p.m. Local The Cheesesteak Joint food truck will be on hand. The party runs from 2 p.m. to 1 a.m. Admission is $10.
St. Patrick's Day Celebration
Irish Wolfhound Pub in Surprise
A massive indoor/outdoor St. Patrick’s Day celebration will unfold at this west side spot and offer food booths, multiple bars, bagpipers, and promo giveaways. Live music from Spirited Lads,
Pot of Gold Music Festival 2019
Steele Indian School Park in Phoenix
What once was a one-day outdoor concert featuring Flogging Molly every St. Patrick’s Day has transformed over the years into a massive three-day festival starring a wide variety of artists and bands from multiple genres. This year’s edition of Pot of Gold will run from Friday, March 15, to Sunday, March 17, and feature names such as Ozuna, Lil Wayne, Post Malone, and others.
Gates open at noon each day. Tickets are $109-$130 for daily general admission, $288 for a three-day pass, $245-$275 for daily VIP admission, and $724 for three-day VIP admission.
St. Patrick’s Tent Party
Padre Murphy’s in Glendale
Big fun will take place underneath a big-top tent in the parking lot outside of Padre Murphy’s in Glendale. Corned beef and cabbage will be served all day, green beer will be in abundance, and leprechauns will be in attendance.
The entertainment starts at 11 a.m. with DJ Patrick, followed by the McTeggart Irish Dancers at 11:30 a.m., the Brid Dowler & The Big Fellahs at 12 p.m., and many more. The party begins at 10 a.m. Admission is $10 after 2 p.m., $15 after 5 p.m.
St. Patrick’s Day Party
Tim Finnegan’s in Glendale
Expect Guinness giveaways and performances by Irish
St. Patrick’s Day Festival
Skeptical Chymist in Scottsdale
Local bands Cockswain, The Big Fellahs, and
St. Patrick's Day Cocktails for a Cause
Thirsty Lion in Tempe
Sip on an Irish Mule or an Irish Old Fashioned while raising money for charity. Two dollars from each drink will be donated to St. Baldrick's Foundation, a charity that funds childhood cancer research. Live music performances will play throughout the celebration including Seanzy, AJ Rodriguez, and Alex Sanders Band.
St. Patrick's Bar Crawl
Multiple locations in downtown Phoenix
Check out Chambers, Cobra Arcade, the Churchill, Kettle Black, and Seamus McCaffery's in this first annual bar crawl. All attendees will get a souvenir and free access into Seamus McCaffery's St. Patrick's Day street festival.
