Pull out every piece of green clothing that you own and head out to these St. Patrick’s Day events happening across Houston from Friday, March 11 through Sunday, March 20, 2016.
Also in March 2016
We’re sure that you’ll honor Saint Patrick in a lively way. Whether you’re planning to celebrate on the actual holiday, wait until the weekend, or go on a 10-day bender (we won’t judge you), here are the top parties that you should know about.
Friday, March 11, 2016
- Whiskey Tastings, Green Beer & Live Music at The Gorgeous Gael – Have your first green beer of 2016 as the brew debuts for the season. There will be Jameson and Paddy’s & Powers whiskey tastings starting at 6pm. Jeff Canada plays also plays at 6pm, followed by The Blaggards starting between 9pm and 10pm. 6pm to 2am.
- St. Paddy’s Pubcrawl in Midtown – Celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day as you hop from pub to pub visiting bars like Midtown Drinkery, Little Woodrow’s, The Dogwood and more. $10; limited comped and discounted $5 tickets available. 5pm to 2am.
Saturday, March 12, 2016
- 57th Annual Houston St. Patrick’s Parade in Downtown | FREE – “Paint H-Town Green” during this annual parade that travels through downtown bringing the luck of the Irish to all who attend. Noon.
- St. Patrick’s 19th Annual Irish Cook-off at Griff’s Irish Pub – Griff’s kicks off its St. Patrick’s festivities with live music and the pub’s 19th Annual Irish Cook-off. Noon to 2am.
- St. Practice Day at The Gorgeous Gael – Hone your skills for the real deal as the Gael and Guinness host a preliminary St. Paddy’s party. There will be Irish music and dancing, games, giveaways and a special promotion from Tullamore Dew. 1pm to 2am.
- St. Paddy’s Pubcrawl in Midtown – Celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day as you hop from pub to pub visiting bars like Midtown Drinkery, Little Woodrow’s, The Dogwood and more. $10; limited comped and discounted $5 tickets available. 5pm to 2am.
- 2nd Saturday Nites: St. Patrick’s Day in Historic Market Square | FREE – Celebrate the Irish way with live music from the Blaggards followed by food and drink specials at neighborhood restaurants and bars. This free event is the very first edition of the all-new monthly 2nd Saturday Nites in Historic Market Square. Venture over to Market on Main for food and vendor truck shopping. 7pm.
Sunday, March 13, 2016
- Irish Experience Day at The Gorgeous Gael – Enjoy Irish breakfast, followed by drinks and dinner. Promotions from Bushmills and Tullamore Dew will help create the perfect Irish experience. 11am to 2am.
Monday, March 14, 2016
- Traditional Irish Pub Singalong at The Gorgeous Gael – Chime in and sing like the Irish do in the pubs back home with an evening of traditional bodhrans and ballads. 8pm.
Tuesday, March 15, 2016
- Irish Whiskey Night at The Gorgeous Gael – Enjoy your favorite Irish whiskeys starting at 7pm and enjoy a free showing of the comedy Ted on the big screen. 7pm.
- Jameson Irish Whiskey Dinner at The Goose’s Acre – Start your St. Paddy’s Day celebrations early with this whiskey-spiked dinner from The Woodlands’ favorite Irish pub. Guests will see how the whiskey enhances the food as the food enhances the whiskey during a leprechaun-inspired, four-course St. Patrick’s Day meal.
Wednesday, March 16, 2016
- Irish Trivia Night at The Gorgeous Gael – Get in gear for the big day and test your knowledge of all things Ireland. 7pm.
- St. Patrick’s Day Brewery Night at Flying Saucer Sugar Land – Buy Flying Saucer’s featured beer of the night and get a St. Patrick’s Day pint glass to keep. 7pm.
St. Patrick’s Day, Thursday, March 17, 2016
- St. Patrick’s Day Blowout at The Gorgeous Gael – The party spills out into the parking lot for the big day, with live music, DJ tunes, dancing, Irish and pub grub, games, contests, giveaways, a special promotion from Bushmills and plenty o’ Irish shenanigans for St. Patrick’s Day itself. 11am to 2am.
- 9th Annual Saint Patrick’s Festival at Lucky’s Pubs in Downtown, The Heights and Cypress – Go all out at Lucky’s Pub (all locations) during their annual Saint Patrick’s Festival. Green beer will be flowing, bagpipers will be playing, 15 bands will perform and 4 DJs will bring the house down. Tickets start at $10. 6am to 2am at the Downtown location; 11am to 2am at the Cypress and Heights locations.
- St. Patrick’s Day at The Goose’s Acre in The Woodlands – Wake up early and head to The Woodlands for a full day of green beer, performances from Irish dancers, bagpipes, live music on two stages and a full menu for breakfast, lunch and dinner. 8am to 2am.
- St. Patrick’s Day at McGonigel’s Mucky Duck – Celebrate Celtic culture at McGonigel’s Mucky Duck with traditional music and dance performances on two stages as well as traditional pub fare. $20. 11am to 2am.
- Midtown’s 6th Annual St. Patrick’s Festival – Irish Cowboy, 3rd Floor and Pub Fiction have teamed up for an epic four-day party complete with green beer, live music, DJs and crawfish. $20. 11am to 2am.
- St. Patrick’s Day Bash at Watson’s House of Ales – Hang out at Watson’s giant patio with live music from JB Barnett, Obsolete August, SNAFU and bagpipers. There will be plenty of green beer as well. 11:30am.
- 33rd Annual St. Patrick’s Day Celebration at Kenneally’s Irish Pub – Head to Kenneally’s for a day of music from Luther and the Healers, delicious grub like stew and corned beef sandwiches as well as appearances from bagpipers, Irish step dancers and the Rockets’ mascot Clutch. Noon to 2am.
- St. Patrick’s Day Festival at Griff’s Irish Pub – Rock out with eight bands who will be performing live on two stages at Griff’s for Saint Patrick’s Day. $5 in advance; $15 at the door. 2pm to 2am.
- St. Patrick’s Day Bash at Sherlock’s – Visit Sherlock’s in Clear Lake for Lucky Charms cereal in your Guinness and music from DJ Synergy and Safety Patrol. Sherlock’s Westheimer location will have performances from The Slags, Adrenaline and Fal Skye, plus a live broadcast from Hot 95.7’s Keola. Green beer will be flowing at both locations. 2pm in Clear Lake location; 3pm on Westheimer.
- St. Pat’s Celebration at The Harp – A tent will cover the parking lot at The Harp to house a stage with performances from Mike V and the Zydeco Dots, the Lisa Novak Band and Irish Dancers during this bash at The Harp. Come hungry for Guinness sausage and Irish stew. 3pm to 2am.
- St. Patrick’s Day Bash at Baker Street Pub in Cypress – Celebrate St. Pat’s in northwest Houston with performances from Sick Duck, The Fuse and Fidelity Maxx throughout the day, live bagpipers, green beer and Guinness. 4pm.
- St. Paddy’s Pubcrawl in Midtown – Celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day as you hop from pub to pub visiting bars like Midtown Drinkery, Little Woodrow’s, The Dogwood and more. $10; limited comped and discounted $5 tickets available. 5pm to 2am.
- St. Patrick’s Day Party at Saint Arnold Brewery – Skip the green beer this year and go for craft brews at Saint Arnold instead. The brewery will be hosting a party with special keg tappings, a beard growing competition and Irish stew for those who get hungry. $28. 6pm to 9pm.
- St. Patrick’s Day at Flying Saucer Sugar Land – Celebrate the luck of the Irish at Flying Saucer with a rare tapping of Green Flash. 7pm.
Friday, March 18, 2016
- Midtown’s 6th Annual St. Patrick’s Festival – Irish Cowboy, 3rd Floor and Pub Fiction continue their four-day party complete with green beer, live music, DJs and crawfish. $20. 11am to 2am.
Saturday, March 19, 2016
- St. Patty’s Brewery Tour – Fresh Tap Tours offers a shuttled brewery tour of Houston’s best breweries in honor of St. Patty’s Day. Meet up at Cottonwood and then visit three local breweries for tours, draft pours, light snacks and a commemorative pint glass. $99. 11am.
- Midtown’s 6th Annual St. Patrick’s Festival – Irish Cowboy, 3rd Floor and Pub Fiction have teamed up for an epic four-day party complete with green beer, live music, DJs and crawfish. $20. 11am to 2am.
Sunday, March 20, 2016
- St. Paddy’s Half Marathon in Sugar Land – Dress up and get running during Sugar Land’s St. Paddy’s themed half marathon. Enjoy music from St Thomas Episcopal bagpipes and drums and Irish band The Jig Is Up! as well as donuts, breakfast tacos and pulled pork sliders after the race. Show your commemorative race bib at Jupiter for free green beer beginning at 9am. Registration starts at $42.50. 7:15am.
- Midtown’s 6th Annual St. Patrick’s Festival – Irish Cowboy, 3rd Floor and Pub Fiction have teamed up for an epic four-day party complete with green beer, live music, DJs and crawfish. $20. 11am to 2am.
