St. Patrick’s Day is right around the corner and Milwaukee is celebrating the right way. Are you feeling lucky this year?
Here’s your guide to events happening around the city.
ShamROCK Kickoff Party
FRIDAY, MARCH 13 | LUCKY CLOVER IRISH PUB
Start your St. Patrick’s Weekend festivities on Friday at 5:30 p.m. at the ShamROCK Kickoff Party at Lucky Clover Irish Pub. The musical duo of Gould & Jager will be performing, and you can expect different drink specials and a chance to win raffle prizes.
Entry is free, but every purchase of a Guinness gets you an entry into a raffle to win two tickets to the Milwaukee Bucks vs Boston Celtics game on April 3.
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Pat McCurdy’s St. Patrick’s Day Party
FRIDAY, MARCH 13 | THE ARGO
Milwaukee’s icon Pat McCurdy is coming back to Whitefish Bay for a night of live music, comedy and entertainment on March 13. Whether you’re a “Pathead” (the name so graciously given to his fans) or you’re just looking for a fun way to spend your night, McCurdy will make sure you have a good time.
Milwaukee’s icon Pat McCurdy is coming back to Whitefish Bay for a night of live music, comedy and entertainment on March 13. Whether you’re a “Pathead” (the name so graciously given to his fans) or you’re just looking for a fun way to spend your night, McCurdy will make sure you have a good time.
Doors open at 7:00 p.m. and the show starts at 8:00 p.m. For every ticket sold, a dollar goes to a fund benefiting local artists’ mental health and wellbeing. Tickets can be found online here.
58th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade
SATURDAY, MARCH 14 | WEST WISCONSIN AVE AT NORTH MARTIN LUTHER KING DRIVE
Milwaukee will celebrate its 58th annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade this year, put on by the Shamrock Club of Wisconsin and Westown Association. The streets will be decked in green on Saturday, and patrons will be able to see over 100 different units, including live music, Irish dance performances, Irish wolfhounds, and much more. The parade route will span a mile-and-a-half, starting on W. Wisconsin Avenue at N. MLK Drive and will travel downtown and end on Water Street at Highland Avenue. You can find the full route as well as street closures here.
Parade Post Party
SATURDAY, MARCH 14 | ST. BRIGID CENTER
The festivities don’t stop when the parade does! Head to the St. Brigid Center (formerly the Irish Cultural and Heritage Center) on Saturday, where the Shamrock Club of Wisconsin is hosting a family-friendly party where you can expect live music and award-winning dance schools. There will be raffles and a Shamrock Photo Booth to make memories in, as well as Irish fare and cold pints.
Tickets for adults (ages 12+) are $10 or $25 for a family (3 or more adults). Children 12 and under get in free.
Two Day St. Patricks Day Event at Mo’s Irish Pub
MARCH 14 AND 17 |MO’S IRISH PUB
Mo’s Irish Pub in Wauwatosa will be celebrating St. Patrick’s Day not once, but twice this year. On Saturday, March 14, they’ll be opening at 8 a.m., with live music throughout the day. Similarly, on Tuesday, March 17, they’ll open their doors at 7 a.m. for a long day of live music.
Luck of the Irish Run
SUNDAY, MARCH 15 | VETERANS PARK
To finish off the pre-St. On Patrick’s Day weekend, try the Luck of the Irish Run in downtown Milwaukee. There are two routes to choose from, a 5k and a 10k, making it the perfect event for any type of runner. Participants can expect to run through the beautiful suburbs of the city as well as the heart of downtown.
Both races will begin at 9 a.m. Find more information regarding closures and courses as well as ticket information here.
Official St. Patricks Day Bar Crawl
TUESDAY, MARCH 17 | DUKES ON WATER
Since St. Patrick’s Day is on a Tuesday, the party continues past the weekend! Anyone 21 and up can participate in the Official St. Patricks Day Bar Crawl. Starting at Dukes on Water at 5 p.m., ticket holders can expect free entry in participating bars, exclusive drink specials, some food specials, a professional photographer and a free after-party once the crawl finishes at 11:00 p.m. Find tickets to the crawl here.
County Claire St. Patrick’s Day Party
TUESDAY, MARCH 17 | COUNTY CLAIRE INN AND PUB
The County Claire Inn & Pub is known for throwing a good St. Patrick’s Day party. While they have a whole weekend of events lined up, you don’t want to miss their big St. Patricks Day Party on Tuesday, March 17 Starting at 10 a.m.. there’s a list of lineups of everything Irish, from traditional dances to live music. Entry carries a $5 cover charge with proceeds being donated to charity.
Celtic Dance at CelticMKE
SATURDAY, MARCH 21 | CELTICMKE
CelticMKE is putting on their monthly céilí dance gathering on March 21st from 7:00p.m. to 9:00p.m. They may do this monthly, but if you didn’t get enough Irish fun on St. Patrick’s Day, this is a good way to get your fix. A gathering of all ages where they learn to dance to lively Irish tunes.
Admission costs $10 for adults and $5 for teens and college students (with a valid ID).
