Denver turns green this weekend, and it’s not just luck that will ensure a perfect day downtown. Plan your St. Patty’s Day with this guide that includes parade routes, restaurants, parties and more.
Lean into green this weekend with St. Patrick’s Day events around Denver and beyond. Pick and choose events, pubs and restaurants that suit your itinerary with this guide. It’s like you’ve hit a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow!
ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE INFO
What: St. Patrick’s Day Parade
This year’s theme is Stars, Stripes and Shamrocks! Be sure to bring your best American-Irish fusion. Denver’s St Patrick’s Day Parade is not hosted by the city but rather hosted by a not-for-profit organization made up of roughly 300 volunteers who have been organizing the Irish festivities since 1962.
When: 9:30 a.m. Saturday
Where: Start – 19th & Wynkoop to 17th street, then a left on 17th and Blake street, heading down Blake street to 27th
Best places to park: Wewatta garage – 1400 Wewatta St., Denver, CO 80202;
1900 16th Street Parking – 1515 Delgany St., Denver, CO 80202;
Wynkoop Street Parking garage – 1899 Wynkoop St., Denver, CO 80202
OTHER ST. PATRICK’S DAY EVENTS
What: Channel 93.3 Keggs & Eggs concert
This annual early morning concert is a free show hosted by local radio station Channel 93.3 with musical guests Sublime Family, The Paradox and Bike Routes. This year, for the 20th anniversary, it will be hosted at Union Station and will allow guests on a first-come-first-served basis with limited capacity in the venue.
When: Doors at 7 a.m., Friday
Where: Denver Union Station, 1701 Wynkoop St., Denver, CO 80202
Cost: Free
What: McGregor Square St. Patrick’s Day Parade Party
Continue the fun of the Stars, Stripes and Shamrocks! Parade into McGregor Square for food vendors, festive bagpipe music and green drink specials. Drink specials include $6 Green Coors Lights, $6 Green Tea shots, $3 Jello Shots, and $10 Irish Slammers.
When: Saturday, all day
Where: McGregor Square, 1901 Wazee Street Denver, CO, 80202
Cost: Free
What: Cruise Room St. Patrick’s Burlesque Show
Featuring Denver’s Hard Candy Dance Entertainment for a one-of-a-kind burlesque performance that is perfect for kicking off St. Patty’s Day weekend. No reservations are necessary for this festive and captivating performance.
When: 7 p.m. – 9 p.m., Friday
Where: The Oxford Hotel’s Cruise Room, 1600 17th Street, Denver, CO 80202
PUBS AND FOOD & DRINK SPECIALS
What: St. Patty’s Day Specials at the Milk Market
Specials: Corned Beef Hash for $13 from Fuso Pizza & Pasta, Shepard’s Pie for $8 at Green Huntsman, Bangers & Mash with onion gravy for $12 and Boxty (two potato pancakes) for $6 at Green Huntsman.
What: St. Patrcik’s Day Block Party & Pub Crawl
Beginning at either Wonderyard Garden & Table or Improper City this pub crawl hits over 15 bars with festive drink specials featured at each location. The crawl will have DJ’s, music, drinks & food specials weaving through LoDo & RiNo neighborhoods. Your ticket includes a St. Patrick’s Day bar crawl kit with a map of the participating bars and pubs, drink coupons & welcome shots at certain venues.
When: Check in at 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday
Where: Check in at Wonderyard Garden & Table – 2200 Larimer St. or at Improper City – 3201 Walnut Street.
Cost: $25
