From Boulder to Denver and all points in between, the Front Range plans to “Go Green” with dozens of St. Patrick’s Day festivities. With St. Patty’s falling on Sunday, March 17, 2024, expect plenty of parties, pub crawls and festivals the weekend before and the 15th, 16th and 17th.
While we have a post for Denver’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade (which is on Saturday, March 16, 2024), here are other FREE and low-cost ways to “get your Irish on” across the Front Range. You’ll find plenty of Irish music, step dancers, pipe bands and more. If you know of any we missed, send details to Laura@milehighonthecheap.com.
Photo courtesy: Denver Union Station
St. Patrick’s Day Parades & Festivals
St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Downtown Denver
Saturday, March 16, 2024 — 9:30 a.m. The route starts at 19th and Wynkoop then proceeds down Wynkoop to 17th, south to Blake and then marches down Blake to 27th and beyond.
This is one of the largest St. Patty’s parades in the country (an estimated 300,000 spectators along the 15-block route) with floats, clowns, pipe bands, Irish step dancers, military honorees, horses, stagecoaches and more. The entire parade lasts up to four hours!
Denver Union Station St. Patrick’s Celebration
Saturday, March 16, 2024. 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Festivities begin at 8:30 a.m. on the Terminal Bar patio, where revelers can snag a prime viewing spot for the annual Mile High City parade.
Live music by DJ Chris from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., a 360 Photo Booth, giveaways from Tullamore D.E.W. Irish Whiskey and more. Terminal Bar on the Plaza will be pouring several St. Patrick’s Day specials.
Denver Union Station’s ACME Delicatessen will also be serving up traditional Irish favorites from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., including: fish & chips and Reuben corned beef sandwich.
Olde Town Arvada’s St. Patrick’s Day Festival
Saturday, March 16, 2024. Noon to 6 p.m. Street festival features more than 50 vendors, food trucks and a kids zone.
Also two stages with live music from Big Paddy, School of Rock Broomfield, Centennial State Pipes and Drums, Skean Dubh, The McDeviants and Juice O’ The Barley! Enjoy a wide array of libations and Olde Town businesses will be front and center.
Shamrock the Block at Dairy Block
Saturday, March 16, 2024. The 2024 Denver St. Patrick’s Day Parade will go directly past Dairy Block on Saturday, March 16 as it makes its way up Blake Street. Enjoy food and drink specials at Kachina Cantina, Poka Lola Social Club, Denver Milk Market, Seven Grand and more.
The Maven Hotel lobby hosts the Wick School of Irish Dance for two performances at noon and 3 p.m. Dairy Block’s Alley will feature live music and shopping, including a “lucky charms” jewelry pop-up by LoveWeld.
St. Patrick’s Festival
Saturday, March 16, 2024. 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Knights of Columbus 539 host the family-friendly festivities. Free entry. Enjoy bagpipers, Irish dancers, and more. Food for sale from noon to 2:30 p.m. Corned beef, cabbage and potato adult meal or hot dog meal for kids. Catholic Makers Market starts at 3 p.m. 1555 N. Grant St., Denver.
Arvada’s St. Patrick’s Day Festival / photo courtesy Olde Town Arvada
St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations
Cherry Cricket Ballpark
Saturday & Sunday, March 16 & 17. Opens at 8 a.m. on Saturday for parade watchers. Food and drink specials both days. Entertainment both days: Juice o’ the Barley at 12:30 p.m., Michael Collins Band at 1 p.m. and Denver & District Band and Dancers at 6 p.m. 2220 Blake St., Denver.
Cherry Cricket Cherry Creek
Saturday & Sunday, March 16 & 17. Food and drink specials both days. Saturday entertainment: Colorado Youth Pipe Band, Celtic Steps, McTeggart, Cetennial State, Denver & District Band, Mile Highlanders and Michael Collins. Sunday entertainment: Celtic Steps, Colorado Youth Pipe Band, Denver & District Band, Mile Highlanders, Michael Collins and Centennial State. 2641 E. 2nd Ave., Denver.
Cherry Cricket Littleton
Saturday & Sunday, March 16 & 17. Food and drink specials both days. Saturday entertainment: Ciorcal Cairde Irish Pipes and Drums and Connolly Irish Dance. Sunday entertainment: Celtic Steps, Colorado Youth Pipe Band, Connolly Irish Dance and Ciorcal Cairde Irish Pipes and Drums. 819 W. Littleton Blvd., Littleton.
Clancy’s Irish Pub
Friday to Sunday, March 15 to 17. Hosts a three-day celebration. Enjoy traditional Irish dancers, bagpipes, and Irish/Celtic vendors. See website for entertainment line-up and schedule. More than a dozen bands. Live performances from The Delta Sonics, Hawk Attack, Sabotage, Guerilla Radio, DJ Abilities, The Commoners and more.
First come first/first served basis. No reservations will be accepted due to high demand. A large outdoor heated tent will be able to accommodate patrons outside. A $3 entry fee is required. 7000 W. 38th Ave., Wheat Ridge.
Copper Kettle Brewing
Saturday, March 16. Starts at 2 p.m. Special beer releases including the return of ‘Help Me Out Stout’ and Irish Red. Heritage Irish Stepdancers perform in the taproom at 2:30 p.m. Rock out with live music from Irregular Goats at 4 p.m. 1338 S. Valentia St., Ste. 100, Denver.
Denver Pavilions
Sunday, March 17. 11:45 a.m. to 3 p.m. Celtic Steps will be performing at the South Plaza, near 5280 Burger Bar at 11:45 a.m. followed by Colorado Bagpipers from noon to 3 p.m. 500 1th St., Denver.
Downhill Brewing
Saturday, March 16. 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Green pints available all day. Irish dancers perform at 3:30 p.m. Irish music all day. 9672 E. Arapahoe Rd., Greenwood Village.
Fiction Beer Company
Sunday, March 17. Starts at noon. Special tapping of Irish Cream Stout. Gold Coin Hunt for prizes. 7101 E. Colfax Ave., Denver.
HQ
Sunday, March 17. Doors open at 7 p.m. The Shane MacGowan St. Patrick’s Day Party, featuring DJ Eli spinning Celtic Punk, plus traditional Irish songs. 60 S. Broadway, Denver.
Left Hand Brewing
Saturday & Sunday, March 16 & 17. Good Music Medicine performs from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday. Cat Jerky performs from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday. $5 Milk Stout Nitro pints. 1265 Boston Ave., Longmont.
Loveland Aleworks
Saturday, March 16. 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Join the shenanigans and revelry with Irish food, entertainment, and green beer! Kieran Murphy will offer authentic Irish entertainment alongside a special guest.
Red Branch Express serves up delicious corned beef and cabbage with Irish Brown Bread. Pistachio Milkshake IPA, their annual St. Patrick’s Day beer release, will be on tap. 118 W. 4th St., Loveland.
Mad Rabbit Distillery
Friday, March 15. 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. $15 includes draft beer of choice with corned beef & cabbage. $5 Rye Whiskey shots and $5 Green Slushies. 10860 Dover St., Ste 2000, Westminster.
Mile High Spirits
Saturday, March 16. 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Sunday. Live music, silent disco starting at 10 p.m. and green cocktails. First 100 people to come in get a complimentary shamrock shot and festive sunglasses. 2201 Lawrence St., Denver.
New Terrain Brewing
Saturday, March 16. 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Irish dancers at 2 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. The Alcapones perform at 2:30 p.m. and 4 p.m. J Street Food Truck serving Irish food all day long. 16401 Table Mountain Pkwy., Golden.
Photo courtesy: Denver Pavilions
Pindustry
Friday, March 15. 4 p.m. to close. Last chance to skate the ice rink. Skating is FREE!. Photobooth and Irish food & drink specials. 7939 E. Arapahoe Rd., Greenwood Village.
Q’s Pub and Grill
Sunday, March 17. 10:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Performances start at noon. Includes Celtic Steps, Connolly Irish Dance, Wick School Dancers, Centennial State Bag Pipes, Heritage Irish Step Dancers and more. Food and drink specials. 10133 W. Chatfield Ave., Littleton.
Rocky Mountain Tap & Garden
Sunday, March 17. 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Hops n’ Hash party on the massive 10,000-square-foot beer garden. Live Irish music, beer pong tournament, corn hole, yard games, Irish-crafted menu, and festive drink deals, including craft green beer. Face painting and activities for the kiddos, too. 1071 Courtesy Rd., Louisville.
Sheabeen Irish Pub
Sunday, March 17. Enjoy corned beef & cabbage starting at noon. Live music with Sheabeen Ramblers, Steve Pierce & Ernie Martinez and Galen Crader. Performances by step dancers and Michael Collins Pipes and Drums. 2300 S. Chambers Rd., Aurora.
Corned beef sandwich. Photo: Slattery’s Pub & Grill
Slattery’s Pub & Grill
Thursday-Saturday, March 14, 15 & 16. Open 10 a.m. to 2 a.m. The weekend of Irish fun kicks off on Thursday at 4:30 p.m. with the “cutting” of the Green Ribbon.
Street Party starts Friday with the Ciorcal Cairde Irish Pipes & Drums band, traditional Irish food and drinks and giveaways. Guests can enjoy a pint of Guinness and a plate of corned beef and cabbage while enjoying the sounds of traditional Irish bagpipers and drums.
5364 Greenwood Plaza Blvd., Greenwood Village.
Swallow Hill Music
Saturday, March 16. 8 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Gobs O’Phun St. Patrick’s Day Party. Gobs O’Phun is a traditional Irish and Scottish, acoustic folk band. Brothers-in-law Denis Sullivan and Martin Lambuth offer a selection of traditional Celtic folksongs through seasoned harmonies, backed by guitar, bodhran, harmonica, and signature humorous banter. Tickets $25 in advance, $30 day of show. Buy here. 71 E. Yale Ave., Denver.
Talnua Distillery
Friday & Saturday, March 15 & 16. Open from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday and 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday. Friday features G-Wagon Food Truck and performances by Avourneen, Duke Justice, Roma Ransom and Denver & District Pipe Band. Saturday features G-Wagon Food Truck and performances by Roma Ransom, C.D. Clark, The Coveralls and Denver & District Pipe Band. Talnua will be selling their anniversary edition Olde Saint’s Keep Whiskey. 21+ event. 5405 W. 56th Ave., Unit C, Arvada.
The Irish Rover
Saturday, March 16 & Sunday, March 17. Open at 10 a.m. each day. Irish dancers, Irish music, bagpipers, corned beef, drink specials. 54 S. Broadway, Denver.
ViewHouse Ballpark
Sunday, March 17. 10 a.m. to midnight. Dillon Carmichael takes the stage on St. Patrick’s Day Sunday for the return of Green Solo Cup! Green Beers, Irish car bombs, corned beef and cabbage, bagpipes and more. No cover, first-come, first-served. 2015 Market St., Denver.
WestFax Brewing Company
Sunday, March 17. Noon to 9 p.m. Seasoned Swine food truck serves up Pastrami and Westfax beer-braised cabbage, potatoes and carrots. Enjoy Irish Cream Coffee Stout on Nitro. Music by the Cottonwood Drifters from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. 6733 W. Colfax Ave., Lakewood.
Wynkoop Brewing Company
Saturday & Sunday, March 16 & 17. Will be pouring Just a Wee Bit, their version of Irish Red Ale. Entertainment both days: Juice O’ The Barley at 11 a.m., Michael Collins Band at 12:30 p.m. and Denver & District Band and Youth Dancers at 7 p.m. 1634 18th St., Denver.
Denver Bar Crawls
Official St. Patrick’s Day Crawl
Sunday, March 17. 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. Food & drink specials. Live music. Photographers to capture the best moments. Starts at The Passport at 1437 Market St., Denver. Tickets start at $14.99.
Kiss Me, I’m Irish: Denver Bar Crawl
Friday to Sunday, March 15 to 17. Check start times for each day. Check in at Zanzibar Billiards Club, 2046 Larimer St., Denver, to get your wristband and map with participating bars, their location, and their drink specials. Tickets are $15 to $45.
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