Where to Celebrate St. Patrick's Day in Minnesota
Where to Celebrate St. Patrick's Day in Minnesota
You don't have to be Irish to get in on the fun of St. Patrick's Day. Parades, parties, races and concerts are held throughout the state, so put on your best green attire and raise a Guinness with the rest of us.
Show your Irish pride at a St. Patrick's Day Parade / Cameron McCall, courtesy Visit Saint Paul
Shamrock Shuffle
Marshall, March 15
The Marshall Area YMCA's Annual Shamrock Shuffle is an engaging 5K (3.1-mile) event, taking participants through the scenic streets of Marshall, concluding at Brau Brothers Brewery. The event welcomes runners and walkers of all ages and abilities, including families and children. Don't forge to wear green to display your shamrock spirit!
Celtic Festival
Moorhead, March 15
Enjoy the intriguing history, arts and traditions of the seven Celtic Nations with two performance stages, heritage presentations, activity booths and Celtic foods at the Celtic Festival at Hjemkomst Center in Moorhead.
St. Patrick's Day Parade & Craft Sale
Maple Lake, March 15
Celebrate the day by heading to the charming "old town" of Maple Lake for the festive St. Patrick's Day Parade & Craft Sale. After the parade, stroll over to Birch Avenue, where you'll find a delightful array of food vendors serving up mouthwatering treats.
St. Patrick's Day Parade
Minneapolis, March 17
Head to downtown Minneapolis where the Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Nicollet Mall, which is organized by a couple of residents from Columbia Heights (Sean and Judith Clerkin) and several other families from the metro area.
Luck O' the Lake
Excelsior, March 15
The Excelsior-Lake Minnetonka Chamber of Commerce presents its annual 5k and one mile race alongside such family-friendly entertainment as the Rince na Greine Irish Dancers, a magic show, and locally brewed beer.
St. Patrick's Day Red Beard Run/Walk
Spicer, March 15
Runners can also register for the St. Patrick's Day Red Beard Run/Walk that starts and ends at Pirrotta Park, right across the street from the Spicer restaurant/bar O'Neil's. Come for the camaraderie, stay for a smokehouse burger or Saturday night's prime rib dinner special.
Show off your city and Irish pride at St. Paul's annual St. Patrick's Day parade / Visit Saint Paul
Downtown St. Paul is the place to be for St. Patrick's Day festivities / Visit Saint Paul
St. Patrick's Day Parade in St. Paul
St. Paul Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade
St. Paul, March 17
Watch the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade in downtown St. Paul. The parade begins at noon the parade will begin at Rice Park and end at Mears Park, the original route walked in 1967.
St. Patrick's Day Parade & Celebration
Crosslake, March 15
Start your day with the Clover Dash 5K, then grab some lunch and a curbside spot to watch the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade. This parade features floats, fun, entertainment and more.
St. Patrick's Day Irish Celebration
St. Paul, March 17
Take in all things Irish at the St. Patrick's Day Irish Celebration. Lively Celtic music, dancing and vendors will be featured at the Landmark Center.