Are you ready to paint the town green? Charlotte’s got a lineup of shenanigans that’ll have you dancing a jig faster than you can say “Erin go Bragh!”
From river dyeing to bar crawls that could test the stamina of St. Patrick himself, we’re here to guide you through the best of Charlotte’s St. Paddy’s Day festivities. So, slap on your finest green garb, practice your toasts, and let’s dive into the ultimate guide to St. Patrick’s Day in Charlotte – where every lass and lad is Irish for the day! 🍻🌈
For People With Kids 👦👧:
Not all St Paddy’s day activities have to involve Guinness and Jameson. Here are some kid-friendly festivities that’ll have your little leprechauns leaping with joy.
photo courtesy of Charlotte’s St. Patrick’s Day Committee
Charlotte St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival
📍Uptown
Price: Free
Where: Parade starts at N. Tryon St. and 9th Street, Charlotte
When: Saturday March 16th: 11am – 6pm
What: A vibrant parade featuring floats, bands, dancers, and more, drawing thousands of spectators. The parade steps off at 11 AM and concludes around 1 PM, followed by a festival in Uptown that features food, drink and performances and goes until 6pm
More Details: here
Baxter Village Spring Fling Festival and St. Patrick’s Parade
📍Fort Mill
Price: Free
Where: Baxter Village, Fort Mill, SC
When: Saturday March 16th: 2 – 6pm
What: A festival and parade with music, vendors, and activities from 2 PM to 6 PM
More Details: here
For Drinking Like the Irish 🍀:
If you’re looking to raise a glass (or several) this St. Patrick’s Day, you’re in luck. Charlotte’s pub scene is as ready as a four-leaf clover in a field of threes. So, if you’re ready to sip on some stout and shout “Sláinte,” we’ve got you covered:
Rich & Bennet’s St. Patrick’s Day Pub Crawl
📍Uptown
Price: $20
Where: Various locations around Uptown, kickoff starts at First Ward Park.
When: Saturday March 16th: 12pm until you pass out
What: The largest Charlotte pub crawl returns for the 22nd year in a row with multiple participations and various discounts and deals exclusive to participants.
More Details: here
Shamrock Stroll Bar Crawl
📍South End
Price: $15-$30
Where: Various locations around South End, kickoff starts at Slingshot
When: Saturday & Sunday from 12pm until you quit
Description: Hop around to participating bars in your green attire and put your liver to the test.
More Details: here
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For Enjoying the Spring Weather ☀️
If you’re all about soaking up some vitamin D while enjoying the festivities, this section is for you.
Green River Revival
📍Belmont
Price: $5 for parking
Where: Whitewater Center
When: Saturday March 16th: 9am – 5pm
Description: Do outdoorsy things including a 5K, yoga or simply have a beer and watch the whitewater river turn Green
More Details: here
St. Pawtrick’s Day
📍South End
Price: $10-$15 or free with Pass
Where: Skiptown
When: Friday – Sunday: 4:30 – 9pm
Description: Green decor, drinks and pup-oriented pop-ups
Shamrock the Block Loso St. Patrick’s Day Party
📍LoSo
Price: Free
Where: Multiple LoSo Locations
When: Saturday: 12 -8pm
Description: Block party with various participating LoSo locations, featuring live music, bites, brews, games and more
Reuben Fest at OMB:
📍LoSo
Price: Free
Where: Olde Mecklenburg Brewery
When: Saturday – Sunday : 11 – 10pm
Description: While perhaps counterintuitive to eat Irish cuisine at a German escape, try some authentic Reubens and the expansive beer garden at OMB
Other St. Paddy Activities ☀️
Some other items that were worth honorable mention but didn’t quite fit into any of the above categories.
ShamRock Festival at Monday Night Brewing
📍South End
Price: Free
Where: Monday Night Brewing
When: Saturday : 1pm-2am
Description: Enjoy $5 pints, live music, retail popups and more
Say Goodbye to Tyber Creek
📍South End
Price: Free
Where: Tyber Creek
When: Monday : 3pm-2am
Description: Monday is Irish Pub, Tyber Creek’s last day at it’s original location, go get one more beer before their move, all sales will go to the staff.
We raced against the clock to bring you this list, so if we’ve missed a pot o’ gold of an event, it’s only because we were too busy practicing our Irish jigs and taste-testing stouts for authenticity. 😉🍺
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Thanks for hanging with us, sláinte, and see you around the city! 🥂🌆
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