St. Patrick’s Day in the West End
St. Paul has long been a hub of St. Patrick’s Day festivities. Home to one of the oldest and largest St. Patrick’s Day parades in the U.S., it seems everyone becomes a little Irish in the “Saintly City” come St. Paddy’s.
This year’s celebration is shaping up to be just as big and brash as ever, with events all month leading up to the big day. Check out some of the events happening in the West End in this year’s guide to St. Patrick’s Day on West 7th – there is a little something for everyone this March.
Pre-St. Patrick’s Events
Wearing of the Green Gala & Fundraiser
March 2, 3-6 p.m. Harriet Island Pavilion.
This is one of the St. Patrick’s Association’s biggest fundraisers where they invite the public to join us in their best formal attire for a great afternoon of food, drinks, a silent auction, and other exciting fundraising activities. Tickets are on sale now: stpatsmn.org/event-calendar/wearing-of-the-green-gala-2025
Various locations throughout St. Paul.
During the six weeks leading up to St. Patrick’s Day, the St. Patrick’s Association (including Miss Shamrock, their queen figurehead, Mr. Pat, their king figurehead, and their Shamrock Princesses who are vying to be the next Miss Shamrock) visits local establishments throughout the Twin Cities to fundraise and sell our commemorative buttons. Buttons can also be purchased at Irish on Grand and all Twin Cities Blaze locations. Each button is $5 and comes with a chance to win $1,500. Below are the dates they will be on or around West 7th, along with links to each event with a list of establishments we will be visiting. (Schedule is subject to change.)
- March 1st (Brian Boru Bagpippers Night: Shamrock’s Emmett’s, Half Time Rec, O’Shughnessy’s, Dubliner)
- March 7th (Alary’s, Pillbox, Bennett’s, JR Mac’s)
- March 8th (Pauly’s, Emmett’s, Shamrock’s, Joe & Stan’s)
March 11, 5:00 – 9:00 p.m. The Minnesota Music Cafe.
Join the St. Patrick’s Association as they crown Miss Shamrock 2025, the Queen of the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in St. Paul. We’ll be celebrating with bagpipers, Irish dancers, St. Paul’s Irish dignitaries, and so much more! stpatsmn.org/event-calendar/miss-shamrock-2025.
The World’s Worst Irish Tenor Contest
March 12, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Mancini’s Char House.
Tune up your vocals. Plan to sing your lungs out. Hey, Italians can get in on the Irish fun too! This is St. Paul after all. Blarney Stone, has a large repertoire of well-loved traditional songs and tunes. These are drawn from a broad selection of Irish, Scottish and Australian material. Blarney Stone’s sound is authentic, and refreshingly irreverent with a high level of audience participation encouraged. Learn more at mancinis.com/event/the-midas-touch.
Fun for the whole family
March 17, noon. Downtown St. Paul.
Greatest St. Patrick’s Day Parade in the nation! The parade starts at Rice Park (5th St & Market St) and ends near Mears Park (5th St & Sibley St), traveling along 5th Street. Find a map of the parade and parking options at stpatsmn.org/event-calendar/c0oplc8aaqttx1kwo6lveryy7lvzv5.
Sundays at Landmark: An Irish Day of Dance
March 16, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Landmark Center. $7/$9
Experience all things Irish at two events featuring Celtic music, dancing, and authentic vendors. Produced by Irish Arts Minnesota, and hosted by Minnesota Landmarks. Learn more at landmarkcenter.org/sundays-at-landmark.
Sundays at Landmark: St. Patrick’s Day Irish Celebration
March 17, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Landmark Center. $7/$9
Irish Arts Minnesota (IAM), in partnership with Landmark Center, proudly hosts its annual St. Patrick’s Day Celebration on Saturday, March 16, 2024, featuring regional and local Irish entertainment, Irish dance, Celtic vendors, Irish cuisine, pipe bands, and children’s crafts and entertainment. landmarkcenter.org/sundays-at-landmark.
St. Paddy’s Parties
Bennett’s Tapping the First Guinness
March 17. 8:00 a.m.-Close Bennett’s Chop & Railhouse
Bennett’s is hosting the “unofficial” tapping of the first Guinness of St. Patrick’s Day at 8:00 a.m. with this year’s Miss Shamrock and Mr. Pat doing the honors. Grab your first beer and take in the sounds of Dave Burkhart from 8:00-11:00 a.m. before you hit the parade. They will be serving corned beef eggwiches until 11:00 a.m. and serving up their famous corned beef and cabbage, along with Reuben soup, all day along with their full menu. Learn more at bennettschopandrailhouse.com.
Burger Moe’s St. Patrick’s Day Lucky Palooza
March 15 & 16. Noon-11:00 p.m. Burger Moe’s
St Patrick’s Day Lucky Palooza event on Saturday March 15, 2025 and Sunday March 16, 2025 from 12:00pm-11:00pm on event days. The event will be located at 242 7th St W – Burger Moe’s parking lot. Join Burger Moe’s for their annual tent party, #luckypalooza & St. Patrick’s Day March 16 and 17 from noon – 11p.m. burgermoes.com.
Gambit Brewing’s Pre and Post Parade Bash
March 17, 10:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.. Gambit Brewing Co.
Gambit Brewing is hosting a pre- and post-parade bash on March 17. Stop in before the St. Patrick’s Day Parade or stop in after for specials. More at gambitbrewingco.com.
J.R. Mac’s St. Patrick’s Day Tent
March 15 & 17. 4:00 – 10:00 p.m. J.R. Mac’s Bar and Grill
Jr Mac’s is hosting a St. Patrick’s Day Tent event on Saturday March 15, and Monday March 17, 2025 from 4:00pm-10:00pm. The event will take place at 1420 7th Street W – Jr Mac’s parking lot. facebook.com/J.R.MacsWest7th.
Happy St. Patty’s day featuring The Blarney-Stones
March 17, 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. Mancini’s Char House.
The Blarney-Stones, has a large repertoire of well-loved traditional songs and tunes. These are drawn from a broad selection of Irish, Scottish and Australian material. Blarney Stone’s sound is authentic, and refreshingly irreverent with a high level of audience participation encouraged. mancinis.com/event/happy-st-pattys-day-featuring-blarney-stone.
Patrick McGovern’s Pub Luckypalooza & St. Patrick’s Day
March 15 & 17, 2:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m. Patrick McGovern’s Pub.
Join Patrick McGovern’s Pub for a Luckypalooza & St. Patrick’s Day event on Saturday March 15, and Monday March 17, 2025 from 2:00pm-2:00am. The event will take place at 225 7th Street W – Patrick McGovern’s Pub. patmcgoverns.com.
MetroNOME Brewery St. Patrick’s Day
March 17, 11:00 a.m. to close. MetroNOME Brewery.
We are marching in the parade and will open at 11 a.m. for those marching and decide to stop in after! Live music and specials. Learn more at metronomebrewery.com.
Shamrock’s Irish Nook St. Patrick’s Day Celebration
March 9-17. Shamrock’s Irish Nook.
Shuttles to all home Wild Games – March 9, 11, 13, 15 & 17
March 10 – Irish Trivia
March 12 – Guinness Glass Engraving
March 14 – Live Music – Atomic Playboys 9-Close
St. Patrick’s Day Weekend
March 15 – Live Music – Inland Irish Sea 4-7 p.m. & Chubbs 9-close. DJ Jayson w/ special guest “Edererer” in the tent 9:00p.m. – 12:00 a.m.
March 16 – Live music Iain MacGilluray 6-9 p.m. + Shamrock Dancing Group
Free Shuttle to Mary J Blige at Xcel Energy Center
March 17 – St. Patrick’s Day
Brian Baro Irish Pipe Band: 10:30 a.m., 3 p.m. & 10 p.m.
Live Music – Tom Dahill 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Release the Craicen 4:30-7:30 p.m. & Ledfoot Larry 9-close. Paddywagon 3-8 p.m. in the tent.
Details at crshamrocks.com.
March 15, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 a.m. Maharaja’s Rock & Roll Headquarters
Join the Shenanigans in the Lot Directly Behind Maharaja’s – Part of the Lucky Palooza West 7th Street Extravaganza. With St. Paul’s historic West 7th Street being a true epicenter of spirited Irish fun, the Teeling’s St. Patty’s Party is a don’t miss event! All revelers will enjoy a welcoming atmosphere to enjoy all the festivities. Highlights including: Heated canopy tent, Full bar with drink specials, Live music & dance floor, Fun onsite activations & giveaways and more. Watch for more announcements to come, including Main Stage artists!
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at Waldmann
March 10-17. Waldmann Brewing.
Waldmann has St. Patrick’s related events all weekend, with no cover charge and no green beer.
- An Luan – March 10, 6-7:30pm
- Willow Brae, with Laura MacKenzie & Andrea Stern on flute, whistle and Celtic harp, March 14, 7-8:30 p.m.
- Center for Irish Music’s Advance Youth Ensemble, March 17, 4:30-5:30 p.m.
- The McNordiques March 17, 6-7:30 p.m.
More info at waldmannbrewery.com.
St. Patrick’s Weekend at the White Squirrel
March 15-17. White Squirrel Bar.
Live Music all weekend long. March 15 features (1-4pm): Superfloor w. Soft Topics, High Tiny Hairs from 1-4 p.m., North Country Singers from 6-8 p.m. and The 241’s from 9-midnight.
March 16 has Math Emergency w. The Janey Winterbauer Trio, Meanest Genus from 1-4 p.m., Bingo With Pete from 6-8 p.m. and Karaoke With Ally from 9-midnight.
March 17 has Sparrow Catcher from 6-8 p.m. and Ait Ait w. Torn Popes, Whispered The Rabbit from 9-midnight. More info at whitesquirrelbar.com.
Something a little different
Day by Day Cafe 50th Anniversary Celebration
March 17, 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Day By Day Cafe.
Help celebrate 50 years of the Day by Day Cafe. They are throwing back to 1975 prices on coffee – only $.25 a cup. Learn more at daybydaymn.com.
March 16. Wandering Leaf Brewing.
Wandering Leaf is putting on a Seed Starting Day with Highland Nursery on March 16. Check out the workshop to come in, get their supplies, seeds, etc. and have professionals from Highland Nursery get you off on the right track for your spring planting. More info at wanderingleafbrewing.com/events.
