12-03-2025
How to celebrate St. Patrick's Day in Denver
St. Patrick's Day commemorates Irish culture, highlighted in Denver by a sprawling parade that dates back to the 1880s.
Zoom in: Festivities often start before the actual holiday, observed on March 17.
Here are eight ways to celebrate the holiday locally:
🍀 The annual St. Patrick's Day Parade this Saturday will feature floats, live bands and dancing starting at 9:30am at 19th and Wynkoop streets, snaking along Blake Street before ending at Coors Field. Free
🐶 The Denver Animal Shelter will raise money for its adoptable pets with its second annual Pittie's Day Pub Crawl on Saturday. The shelter sells a T-shirt that gives you discounts at 14 participating bars and restaurants. Cost: $25
🌮 Federales Denver starts early, hosting a St. Patrick's Day Party at 9am. Tickets get you four drinks and a breakfast buffet, plus giveaways. Cost: $25
⛳ Holey Moley Mini Golf Club will commemorate the holiday Friday through Sunday with St. Paddy's-inspired cocktails like the Pot O' Gold, a Jameson Irish Whiskey with lemon and honey. Starting at $15 for 9 holes
🎉 Old Town Arvada's St. Patrick's Day Festival on Saturday from noon to 6pm will feature live music, food trucks, vendors, drinks and a kids zone. Free
🍺 At both Stoney's locations, you can find green beef, Reuben egg rolls, corned beef and cabbage all weekend starting Thursday, including an all-day happy hour this Friday.
🥃 Talnua Distillery in Arvada will host two parties commemorating the holiday and its sixth anniversary this Friday and Saturday with pipe bands, live music, food trucks and a special whisky release. Free
🎨 Town Center at Aurora will host a celebration from 2-6pm on Saturday, including live performances by Celtic Steps and Queen City Rovers, and crafts for kids including face painting. Free