Your ultimate guide to St. Patrick's Day 2024 parties in Phoenix

Good news for fans of emerald-colored beer and rowdy celebrations featuring all-green everything: Two days of St. Patrick's Day celebrations await you, as Patrick's Day parties in metro Phoenix will take place on both March 16 and 17 this year.

Almost every watering hole in the metro Phoenix area has something planned for Sunday, March 17. Parties will be happening inside bars, in the streets and underneath enormous tents. Most will serve up such St. Patrick’s Day staples as green hats, Celtic musicians and more corned beef and cabbage than you can stomach.

If you’re curious about what’s on tap this year – other than excessive amounts of green beer – here’s a rundown of the various parties and events scheduled for March 16 and 17 around the Valley.

Bailey's Pub

3414 W. Union Hills Drive, #16

Hit up Bailey’s Pub on March 17 for corned beef and cabbage starting at noon until its gone. Mulligan stew and drink specials will also be available. Call 623-581-8368 for more details.

Brigett's Last Laugh

17222 N. Cave Creek Rd.

Stop by Brigett's Last Laugh at 8 p.m. on St. Patrick's Day for its popular nightly karaoke session, or you can come earlier in the day and enjoy corned beef and cabbage, green beer and $1 Jell-O shots. A special photo backdrop if you’d like to get a snapshot with some friends. Doors open at 10 a.m.

Cactus Jack’s Ahwatukee Tavern

4747 E. Elliot Road

The St. Patrick's Day party at Cactus Jack's will include live music from The Noodles, $2 Jell-O shots, a $100 prize for best Irish costume and corned beef and cabbage being served. The festivities begin at 5 p.m. and there's a $10 cover.

Casey Moore's

850 S. Ash Ave., Tempe

In case the giant shamrock on its signage wasn’t already a big indication, St. Patrick’s Day is a big deal at Casey Moore’s. The staff at the landmark Tempe restaurant and bar will be pouring spirits and brews and serving selections from a special St. Patrick’s Day menu. Hours are from 10 a.m. to 2 a.m., and there's no cover.

Clancy's Pub

4432 N. Miller Road, Scottsdale

They’re starting things early at Clancy’s on March 17 beginning at 6 a.m. with breakfast and Irish coffee. You can catch live music on the outdoor stage throughout the day, including Hans Olson at 11 a.m., Blaine Long and Mikel Lander at noon, The Sugar Thieves at 2 p.m., The Sullivan's at 4:30 p.m. and The Nobel McCoy Band at 8 p.m. If you get hungry, selections like corned beef and cabbage, fish and chips, Reuben sandwiches and shepherd’s pie are available from the kitchen. Admission is $20.

Connolly's

2605 W. Carefree Highway

Connolly's annual St. Patrick's Day parking lot party on March 17 will feature green beer, Irish food, giveaways, drink specials, and a photo booth. Local bands The ContraBanditos and Cannonball will perform and three different DJs will be in the mix throughout the day. The party starts at 9 a.m. Call 623-879-5997 for admission cost and other info.

CJ Talley's Pub

1219 E. Glendale Ave.

If all you need for a memorable St. Patrick’s Day experience is cheap drinks and some tunes, this neighborhood bar will have both on March 17. Bar specials like $1 Jell-O shots, $2 pudding shots, $4 Guinness and $5 Jameson will be served and local blues act the Dry Heat Band is scheduled to perform at 5 p.m. If you get hungry, corned beef and cabbage dinners will be available for $12 starting at noon.

Cobra Arcade Bar

801 N. Second St., #100

Cobra Arcade Bar will host a St. Patrick’s Day event from 2 p.m. to 2 a.m. on March 17. The bar will offer green drink specials throughout the day and local DJs like Mane One, Oh Jezuz, Yellawave and Aja Cruz will serve up plenty of beats and bass. Admission is free.

The Dubliner

3841 E. Thunderbird Road

Phoenix's longest-running Irish pub will celebrate its 40th anniversary and St. Patrick's Day with a weekend of festivities on March 16 and 17. The indoor event will include live music and entertainment from The Peat Diggers and other acts and plenty of revelry. Food tickets will be available for select Irish fare. The cover will be $5 after 3 p.m. on March 16 and $10 after 11 a.m. on March 17.

Fibber Magees

1989 W. Elliot Road, Chandler

The annual block party at Fibber Magees on March 17 will offer a mix of live music, libations and lively fun until 11 p.m. A giant outdoor beer garden, a full bar and outdoor kitchen are planned and performances will include Lenny Kelleher at noon, Swainn at 5 p.m. and Jason DeVore of Authority Zero at 7:30 p.m. The $15 cover starts at 11 a.m.

The 44 Sports Grill & Nightlife

4494 W. Peoria Ave., Glendale

This West Valley nightspot is fully embracing the “all-green-everything spirit of St. Patrick’s Day by hosting a concert featuring the rowdy comedy metal act Green Jellÿ and serving $2 lime Jell-O shots and $4 pints emerald-colored beer. Local punk bands Sick in the Head and 10 Ply will open. The music starts at 6 p.m. General admission tickets are $15 and VIP passes are $25 and include priority seating.

Giligin's

4251 N. Winfield Scott Plaza, Scottsdale

Three days of high-energy fun and low-brow thrills await at Giligin’s St. Patrick’s Day block party, which runs from March 15 to 17. An estimated 17,000 gallons of green beer will be dispensed throughout the weekend and a “best leprechaun” contest, karaoke, drink specials and street games are planned.

The Hot Chick

4363 N. 75th St., Scottsdale

The weekend-long celebration at The Hot Chick will include drink specials like $5 Green Pootie Tangs, $6 green beer, $10 Baileys Irish car bombs, $12 Jameson and Teeling Green Tea shots and $25 lucky disco ball Patrón margaritas. DJs will perform each night, including sets by T3, Skreamcutz and Devast8 on Friday; Alice Valkyrie, Brett Ortiz and Slippe on Saturday and Allen Arthur, Hecno and Soloman on Sunday. Hours are 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.

Irish Wolfhound Pub

16811 N. Litchfield Road, #102, Surprise

A full slate of local bands — including Kilted Spirit, Open Beta, The Peat Diggers and Alibi — will start at 10 a.m. during Irish Wolfhound’s St. Patrick’s Day celebration on March 17. The Arizona Fire Service Pipe Band and Michael Pat Gallagher Irish Dancers will also perform and beer, liquor promos and signature menu items will be available throughout the day. Admission is $5 until 2 p.m. and $10 thereafter.

Level 1 Arcade Bar

60 W. Vaughn Ave., #107, Gilbert
48 W. Main St., Mesa

Each Level 1 Arcade Bar will host an indoor/outdoor St. Patrick's Day bash with retro coin-op games, DJs, green beer and more. Drink specials will include $6 Guinness, $8 Jameson and $10 Irish Car Bombs. Patrons who dress up for the occasion will get 10% off their tabs. Doors over at 11 a.m. and the parties go 21-and-over starting at 5 p.m.

O'Brien's Sports Bar

7829 N. 35th Ave.

The St. Patrick's Day offerings at O'Brien's in March 17 will include $1 Jell-O shots, giveaways and more. If you're a little peckish, they'll have corned beef and cabbage, bangers and mash and shepherd's pie available for purchase. Hours are 10 a.m. to 2 a.m.

O’Kelley’s

2120 W. Guadalupe Road, #17, Mesa

The St. Patrick's Day parking lot party at O'Kelley's on March 17 starts at 6 a.m. and will have enough green beer to slake anyone's thirst, as well as giveaways, promos and plates of corned beef and cabbage. A cornhole tournament will take place at 1 and 5 p.m. with cash prizes for first, second and third-place winners. The live music lineup will include Rhythm Edition at noon, Strangeland at 3 p.m., Horseshoes and Handgrenades at 6 p.m. and Legal Limit at 9 p.m. Admission is $10.

Padre Murphy’s

4338 W. Bell Road, Glendale

Padre Murphy’s annual parking lot party on March 17 will include a full schedule of live music, kicking off at 11:30 a.m. with Harley Davidson. There will also be food and drink available throughout the day, balloon animals and face painting from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., bagpipers and drums from 2 to 5 p.m. and a performance by Finnegan’s Brogue starting at 3:30 p.m. Admission is $10 starting at noon and goes 21 and over after 4 p.m.

Murphy’s Law

58 S. San Marcos Place, Chandler

Six different local bands will perform during the St. Patrick’s Day revelry at Murphy’s Law in Chandler on March 17. The schedule includes Fringe Benefits at 11 a.m., Sleek at noon, Grunge Sponges at 3 p.m., Blonde Ambition at 7:30 p.m. and Slingshot at 8 p.m. When it comes to food, a limited menu of Irish classic will be available up until midnight. Call 480-812-1588 for cover info.

R.T. O’Sullivans

7919 E. Thomas Rd., #101, Scottsdale

The craic will be mighty during the two-day St. Patrick’s Day celebration at R.T. O'Sullivans in Scottsdale on March 16 and 17. Live music will take place on an outdoor stage both days with the Jake Dean Band, August in Stereo and Shawn Johnson on March 16 and Ricky Harris, Rose Colored Eyes and Chad Wilson Bailey on March 17. Call 480-307-6533 for cover charges and more info.

St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Faire

Margaret T. Hance Park, 1202 N. Third St.

If spending a morning watching floats followed by an afternoon of traditional Irish entertainment and artistry is more your speed, Phoenix’s annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Faire on March 16 certainly won’t disappoint. The parade kicks off at 10 a.m. at Third and Oak streets, featuring an array of floats, marching bands, step dancers, and other participants headling down Third Street to Hance Park. There, the afternoon-long faire will offer a vibrant atmosphere with Irish music, dancing, bagpipers, food and drinks, vendors, artisans and activities for children. Hours are from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $15 for adults, $13 for seniors 55 and older and military with ID and free for kids 12 and under.

Seamus McCaffrey’s

18 W. Monroe St.

Expect a huge crowd and a variety of music and libations at Seamus McCaffrey's renowned St. Patrick’s Day party on March 17, which will encompass a portion of Monroe Street in front of the iconic Irish pub. There will be food, drinks, traditional entertainment, live music from local bands and rowdy fun. Gates open at 9 a.m. and the $10 benefits local firefighter charities.

Skysill Rooftop Lounge

11 E. Seventh St., Tempe

The Skysill will host a "Lucky & Charmed" affair that will include festive entertainment, panoramic views of downtown Tempe and a variety of adult beverages. The event runs from 2 to 6 p.m. Tickets are $15 and include a complimentary cocktail.

Tim Finnegan’s

17045 N. 59th Ave., Glendale

Live music will be one of the highlights of Tim Finnegan's annual St. Patrick's Day celebration on March 17. The festivities will start inside at 7:30 a.m. with breakfast service and music from Rick Calderon, followed by the outdoor area opening at 9 a.m. The performance schedule includes step dancers at 11:30 a.m., Trotters Wake Irish Band at noon, The Lokis at 4 p.m. and Harley Davidson at 8 p.m. Inside seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. A $10 cover starts at noon and the event is 21-and-over after 3 p.m.

Wasted Grain

7295 E. Stetson Dt., Scottsdale

St. Patrick's Day entertainment at Wasted Grain in Scottsdale will include performances by Jaelyn Kay on March 15 and long-running cover band The Chadwicks on March 16. Call 480-970-0500 for more details.

Wicked Wolf Glendale

9425 W. Coyotes Blvd., Glendale

There will be more to do at Wicked Wolf’s St. Patty’s Day Block Party on March 17 than just wear funny green hats. Activities at the all-day event from noon to 11:30 p.m. will include a green beer-chugging competition, Jell-O wrestling matches, a “Paddy Pong” tournament, a hot dog-catching contest and various patio games. There will also be bagpipe performances, DJs, live entertainment, photo ops with “sexy leprechauns” and more. General admission tickets are $10 and entry into the “Paddy Pong” tournament is $30 to $60 and includes a domestic beer and house drinks open bar package.