Minneapolis/St. Paul St. Patrick's Day Event Guide
| By Alexandra Perron |
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Trying to plan out your St. Patrick’s Day can seem like a daunting task, so daunting that you might give up and spend the day alone in your basement wearing a “Kiss Me I’m Irish” button and watching P.S I Love You (hey, it was filmed in Ireland). But now, you have no excuse, because METRO is coming to the rescue with a guide to all things Irish happening in the Twin Cities leading up to and on St. Patrick’s Day on Tuesday, March 17. From parades to pubs, to where to buy some shamrock socks, we've got you covered.
Celebrate a Wee Bit Early (Weekend Before Events)
St. Patrick's Day Parades
Live Irish Music on St. Patrick's Day
Pub Events on St. Parick's Day
Celebrate a Wee Bit Early
Irish Dance at Claddagh Irish Pub
Friday March 13
Start celebrating the luck of the Irish a few days early by heading over to Claddagh Irish Pub. Starting Friday, March 13, Claddagh features live music and dance performances in the evening. Celebrate on St. Patrick’s Day with a full schedule of live music and dance performances. VIP tickets are available to the St. Patrick’s Day Celebration.
Shoppes at Arbor Lakes
7890 Main Street North, Maple Grove
763.773.7400
100% Irish 5K
Saturday, March 14
Marathon Sports and Finnegan’s present the 100% Irish 5K and 10 mile runs on Saturday beginning at the Lake Harriet Bandshell. Register online or bring cash and register race. Following the race, participants will be able to refuel with food and some Finnegan’s at the bandshell tent party. Wear your race shirt later in the day and head over to the Finnegan’s party at Stella’s for some runner’s specials.
Finnegan’s St. Patrick’s Day Party
Saturday, March 14
The party gets started early for Finnegan’s with a party hosted by Stella’s Fish Café. Enjoy live music and traditional Irish grub all day including $9.95 specials on corned beef w/ cabbage and Reuben sandwiches. Enjoy $3 Finnegan’s pints from 12 - 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. – Midnight.
Stella’s Fish Café and Prestige Oyster Bar
1400 West Lake Street, Mpls
612.824.8862
Day of Irish Dance
Sunday, March 15
If you cannot make it to the Landmark on the big day, definitely check out the Irish Music and Dance Association’s 7th Annual Day of Irish Dance on Sunday. From 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. performers will take over the main stage, Weyerhaeuser Auditorium and the Tea Room for a day full of traditional Irish music and dance performances.
Landmark Center
75 West 5th Street, St. Paul
651.292.3233
Gaelic Storm
Monday, March 16
Gaelic Storm takes the stage at the Guthrie Theater and performs songs from their chart topping 7th album, What’s the Rumpus? The five-piece Irish band is known for their combination of traditional Celtic melodies and unique world rhythms. Stop by Irish on Grand before the performance to meet the band and enter for a chance to win tickets to the show.
Irish on Grand
1124 Grand Ave., St. Paul
651.222.5151
Irish Indeed
Gear up for the big day by making a quick stop at Irish Indeed. With everything you could possibly need to get you through the day looking 100% Irish (because everyone is Irish on St. Pat’s) from shamrock socks to the classic ‘Kiss Me I’m Irish’ buttons.
Parade 101
St. Paul’s 43rd Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Beginning at noon, the 43rd Annual St. Paul St. Patrick’s Day Parade starts at Fourth and Sibley, continuing west until it ends at Rice Park. The parade is sure to be a great event to bring the family to, and afterwards head over to the Landmark Center for the Irish Music and Dance Association’s 28th Annual St. Patrick’s Day event. Live Celtic music, dancing, crafts, Irish cuisine and authentic vendors make this event one of St. Paul’s best traditions. We highly recommend checking out the Scoil na dTri dancers in the Landmark atrium at 1:45 p.m. This exceptional local Irish dance academy always puts on a performance so good, that Riverdance is put to shame.
Landmark Center
75 West 5th Street, St. Paul
651.292.3233
Call 651.292.3276 or visit irishmusicanddanceassociation.org for more information on the Landmark’s St. Patrick’s Day events.
Minneapolis St. Patrick’s Day Parade
One of the nice things about living in the Twin Cities is that usually we get a double dose of special events and St. Patrick’s Day parades are no exception. The Minneapolis St. Patrick’s Day Parade kicks off at 6:30 p.m. at 13th and Nicollet Mall, making its way up to 5th Street. The parade dates back to 1969 when it began as a short caravan between two local pubs, things are a little different today, but the parade is still a great tradition. Be sure to stop at the parade after party, The Blarney Blast, at the Fine Line Music Café. Avoid paying a cover charge by getting your official Minneapolis St. Patrick’s Day Association button and shamrock bead set ahead of time. The sets are available to pre-order by emailing the Minneapolis St. Patrick’s Day Association at mplsstpats@aol.com or visit their website and fill out a contact request form.
Fine Line Music Café
318 First Avenue North, Mpls
612.338.8100
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Locklin Road
The Minneapolis Irish Folk Music group performs throughout the Twin Cities during the day, ending at the Washington Square Bar and Grill in White Bear Lake. Perfect if you won’t get a chance to make it downtown.
10- 11 a.m. Live on Showcase Minnesota
12:30 – 1:15 p.m. Main Stage at Landmark Center
3 – 5 p.m. Keegan’s Irish Pub
8-11 p.m. Washington Square Bar and Grill
The Irish Brigade
For some traditional Irish music, check out The Irish Brigade. All three members of the Irish folk group hail from Ireland and have been making waves playing in the Twin Cities and throughout the United States. Check them out at the famous Irish music venue, Half Time Rec.
Half Time Rec
1013 Front Avenue, St. Paul
651.488.8245
Sweet Colleens
This Minneapolis based five-piece Celtic roots band, The Sweet Colleens, have become a local favorite. The high-energy band plays a mix of “Celtic folk-rock and alt. country/Americana, with Cajun and Caribbean seasonings.” Whoa. See them rock out in The Happy Gnome’s heated tent at 7 p.m.
Erin Rogue
This local Celtic band will be just about everywhere on St. Patrick’s Day. Erin Rogue will take the stage at both Kieran’s Irish Pub and Keegan’s Irish Pub and also will also be performing at the Irish Music and Dance Association’s celebration at the Landmark Center.
IMDA Celebration, 12:25 – 1:05
Kieran’s Irish Pub, 1:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Keegan’s Irish Pub, 6 – 10 p.m.
Boiled in Leads 26th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Concert
The annual concert mixes folk and rock music for an eclectic night of entertainment. Special guests to this year’s concert include Roma di Luna, The Brass Kings and the Minnesota Police Pipe Band.
7 p.m.
First Avenue
701 1st Ave. N.
Minneapolis
Entertaining Pubs
O’Gara’s 68th Anniversary and St. Patrick’s Day Celebration
O’Gara’s looks like it will be the place to be this St. Patrick’s Day, as it is also their 68th Anniversary. Live entertainment will begin at 3:30 p.m. with music till 1 a.m. in the O’Gara’s Garage.
If you are looking for some great food and drink specials, We recommend heading to O’Gara’s for some great deals Tuesday, March 10 – Monday, March 16. Their anniversary menu includes $1.95 fish and chips and $.75 Jameson drinks on select days.
And if you are not a fan of the long St. Patty’s Day parades, O’Gara’s brings you the
18th Annual “World’s Shortest St. Patrick’s Day Parade.” Led by the Brian Boru Irish Pipe Band, the parade begins at O’Gara’s and then travels through the bar, restaurant and O’Gara’s Garage. Make sure you get your “official” World’s Shortest St. Patrick’s Day Parade button to commemorate the experience.
164 Snelling Avenue North, St. Paul
651.644.3333
Keegan’s Pub
Keegan’s will be open at 8 a.m. on the big day, starting things off with a traditional Irish breakfast menu served until 11 a.m. Lunch specials include Irish favorite Bangers and Mash. Head over to the tent at 3 p.m. for live music featuring top-notch acts. And if you missed the morning breakfast menu, it will be served again from 11 p.m. – 1 a.m.
Locklin Road 3 – 5 p.m.
Minnesota Police Pipe Band 5:30 p.m.
Erin Rogue 6 – 10 p.m.
16 University Ave NE, Minneapolis
612.252.0880
Finnegan’s Pub Crawl
Support local charities on the Finnegan’s 7th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Pub Crawl. A seat on the Finnegan’s bus goes for $40, which includes your beer on the bus and a Finnegan’s Pub Crawl t-shirt. Take advantage of this opportunity to support the community while still enjoying St. Patty’s. The crawl starts and ends at Kieran’s Irish Pub.
Seats are available for purchase at finnegans.com
1 – 6 p.m., March 17th
Kieran’s Irish Pub
Kieran’s will be celebrating St. Patrick’s Day and their 15th anniversary with three stages featuring some of the best local talent. The entire Kieran’s patio is transformed into the Guiness Tent on the big day. It is guaranteed to keep you warm- not only is it heated, but there is a full bar and great live music from Tom Dahill, The Belfast Cowboys and St. Dominic’s Trio. Kieran’s opens at 10 a.m. on St. Patrick’s Day, with music beginning at 1 p.m.
330 Second Avenue South, Minneapolis
612.339.4499
Brit’s Pub
There's probably some rule about celebrating St. Patrick’s Day at a British pub; you know, like "don't." But we here at METRO, however, don't care. Enjoy live music care of the 2009 World Champion Como Ave. Jug Band as the parade passes by Brit’s. A pretty ideal combination, especially when you throw in some bagpipers- yes, bagpipers. Get to Brit’s for a St. Patty’s day happy hour from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. and enjoy the music, entertainment and parade.
1101 Nicollet Mall, Mpls.
612.332.3908
O’Donovans Irish Pub
O’Donovan’s, the first Irish Pub in Minnesota built entirely in Ireland, will host a huge tent party on St. Patrick’s Day with live music beginning at 1 p.m. Don’t miss Seamus, the Wild Colonial Boys and the Brian Boru Irish Pipe Band.
700 1st Ave. N., Mpls
612.317.8896
Celebrate a Wee Bit Early (Weekend Before Events)
St. Patrick's Day Parades
Live Irish Music on St. Patrick's Day
Pub Events on St. Parick's Day
Celebrate a Wee Bit Early
Irish Dance at Claddagh Irish Pub
Friday March 13
Start celebrating the luck of the Irish a few days early by heading over to Claddagh Irish Pub. Starting Friday, March 13, Claddagh features live music and dance performances in the evening. Celebrate on St. Patrick’s Day with a full schedule of live music and dance performances. VIP tickets are available to the St. Patrick’s Day Celebration.
Shoppes at Arbor Lakes
7890 Main Street North, Maple Grove
763.773.7400
100% Irish 5K
Saturday, March 14
Marathon Sports and Finnegan’s present the 100% Irish 5K and 10 mile runs on Saturday beginning at the Lake Harriet Bandshell. Register online or bring cash and register race. Following the race, participants will be able to refuel with food and some Finnegan’s at the bandshell tent party. Wear your race shirt later in the day and head over to the Finnegan’s party at Stella’s for some runner’s specials.
Finnegan’s St. Patrick’s Day PartySaturday, March 14
The party gets started early for Finnegan’s with a party hosted by Stella’s Fish Café. Enjoy live music and traditional Irish grub all day including $9.95 specials on corned beef w/ cabbage and Reuben sandwiches. Enjoy $3 Finnegan’s pints from 12 - 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. – Midnight.
Stella’s Fish Café and Prestige Oyster Bar
1400 West Lake Street, Mpls
612.824.8862
Day of Irish DanceSunday, March 15
If you cannot make it to the Landmark on the big day, definitely check out the Irish Music and Dance Association’s 7th Annual Day of Irish Dance on Sunday. From 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. performers will take over the main stage, Weyerhaeuser Auditorium and the Tea Room for a day full of traditional Irish music and dance performances.
Landmark Center
75 West 5th Street, St. Paul
651.292.3233
Gaelic Storm
Monday, March 16
Gaelic Storm takes the stage at the Guthrie Theater and performs songs from their chart topping 7th album, What’s the Rumpus? The five-piece Irish band is known for their combination of traditional Celtic melodies and unique world rhythms. Stop by Irish on Grand before the performance to meet the band and enter for a chance to win tickets to the show.
Irish on Grand
1124 Grand Ave., St. Paul
651.222.5151
Irish Indeed
Gear up for the big day by making a quick stop at Irish Indeed. With everything you could possibly need to get you through the day looking 100% Irish (because everyone is Irish on St. Pat’s) from shamrock socks to the classic ‘Kiss Me I’m Irish’ buttons.
Parade 101
St. Paul’s 43rd Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Beginning at noon, the 43rd Annual St. Paul St. Patrick’s Day Parade starts at Fourth and Sibley, continuing west until it ends at Rice Park. The parade is sure to be a great event to bring the family to, and afterwards head over to the Landmark Center for the Irish Music and Dance Association’s 28th Annual St. Patrick’s Day event. Live Celtic music, dancing, crafts, Irish cuisine and authentic vendors make this event one of St. Paul’s best traditions. We highly recommend checking out the Scoil na dTri dancers in the Landmark atrium at 1:45 p.m. This exceptional local Irish dance academy always puts on a performance so good, that Riverdance is put to shame.
Landmark Center
75 West 5th Street, St. Paul
651.292.3233
Call 651.292.3276 or visit irishmusicanddanceassociation.org for more information on the Landmark’s St. Patrick’s Day events.
Minneapolis St. Patrick’s Day Parade
One of the nice things about living in the Twin Cities is that usually we get a double dose of special events and St. Patrick’s Day parades are no exception. The Minneapolis St. Patrick’s Day Parade kicks off at 6:30 p.m. at 13th and Nicollet Mall, making its way up to 5th Street. The parade dates back to 1969 when it began as a short caravan between two local pubs, things are a little different today, but the parade is still a great tradition. Be sure to stop at the parade after party, The Blarney Blast, at the Fine Line Music Café. Avoid paying a cover charge by getting your official Minneapolis St. Patrick’s Day Association button and shamrock bead set ahead of time. The sets are available to pre-order by emailing the Minneapolis St. Patrick’s Day Association at mplsstpats@aol.com or visit their website and fill out a contact request form.
Fine Line Music Café
318 First Avenue North, Mpls
612.338.8100
Irish Tunes
Locklin RoadThe Minneapolis Irish Folk Music group performs throughout the Twin Cities during the day, ending at the Washington Square Bar and Grill in White Bear Lake. Perfect if you won’t get a chance to make it downtown.
10- 11 a.m. Live on Showcase Minnesota
12:30 – 1:15 p.m. Main Stage at Landmark Center
3 – 5 p.m. Keegan’s Irish Pub
8-11 p.m. Washington Square Bar and Grill
The Irish Brigade
For some traditional Irish music, check out The Irish Brigade. All three members of the Irish folk group hail from Ireland and have been making waves playing in the Twin Cities and throughout the United States. Check them out at the famous Irish music venue, Half Time Rec.
Half Time Rec
1013 Front Avenue, St. Paul
651.488.8245
Sweet Colleens
This Minneapolis based five-piece Celtic roots band, The Sweet Colleens, have become a local favorite. The high-energy band plays a mix of “Celtic folk-rock and alt. country/Americana, with Cajun and Caribbean seasonings.” Whoa. See them rock out in The Happy Gnome’s heated tent at 7 p.m.
Erin Rogue
This local Celtic band will be just about everywhere on St. Patrick’s Day. Erin Rogue will take the stage at both Kieran’s Irish Pub and Keegan’s Irish Pub and also will also be performing at the Irish Music and Dance Association’s celebration at the Landmark Center.
IMDA Celebration, 12:25 – 1:05
Kieran’s Irish Pub, 1:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Keegan’s Irish Pub, 6 – 10 p.m.
Boiled in Leads 26th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Concert
The annual concert mixes folk and rock music for an eclectic night of entertainment. Special guests to this year’s concert include Roma di Luna, The Brass Kings and the Minnesota Police Pipe Band.
7 p.m.
First Avenue
701 1st Ave. N.
Minneapolis
Entertaining Pubs
O’Gara’s 68th Anniversary and St. Patrick’s Day Celebration
O’Gara’s looks like it will be the place to be this St. Patrick’s Day, as it is also their 68th Anniversary. Live entertainment will begin at 3:30 p.m. with music till 1 a.m. in the O’Gara’s Garage.
If you are looking for some great food and drink specials, We recommend heading to O’Gara’s for some great deals Tuesday, March 10 – Monday, March 16. Their anniversary menu includes $1.95 fish and chips and $.75 Jameson drinks on select days.
And if you are not a fan of the long St. Patty’s Day parades, O’Gara’s brings you the
18th Annual “World’s Shortest St. Patrick’s Day Parade.” Led by the Brian Boru Irish Pipe Band, the parade begins at O’Gara’s and then travels through the bar, restaurant and O’Gara’s Garage. Make sure you get your “official” World’s Shortest St. Patrick’s Day Parade button to commemorate the experience.
164 Snelling Avenue North, St. Paul
651.644.3333
Keegan’s Pub
Keegan’s will be open at 8 a.m. on the big day, starting things off with a traditional Irish breakfast menu served until 11 a.m. Lunch specials include Irish favorite Bangers and Mash. Head over to the tent at 3 p.m. for live music featuring top-notch acts. And if you missed the morning breakfast menu, it will be served again from 11 p.m. – 1 a.m.
Locklin Road 3 – 5 p.m.
Minnesota Police Pipe Band 5:30 p.m.
Erin Rogue 6 – 10 p.m.
16 University Ave NE, Minneapolis
612.252.0880
Finnegan’s Pub Crawl
Support local charities on the Finnegan’s 7th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Pub Crawl. A seat on the Finnegan’s bus goes for $40, which includes your beer on the bus and a Finnegan’s Pub Crawl t-shirt. Take advantage of this opportunity to support the community while still enjoying St. Patty’s. The crawl starts and ends at Kieran’s Irish Pub.
Seats are available for purchase at finnegans.com
1 – 6 p.m., March 17th
Kieran’s Irish Pub
Kieran’s will be celebrating St. Patrick’s Day and their 15th anniversary with three stages featuring some of the best local talent. The entire Kieran’s patio is transformed into the Guiness Tent on the big day. It is guaranteed to keep you warm- not only is it heated, but there is a full bar and great live music from Tom Dahill, The Belfast Cowboys and St. Dominic’s Trio. Kieran’s opens at 10 a.m. on St. Patrick’s Day, with music beginning at 1 p.m.
330 Second Avenue South, Minneapolis
612.339.4499
Brit’s Pub
There's probably some rule about celebrating St. Patrick’s Day at a British pub; you know, like "don't." But we here at METRO, however, don't care. Enjoy live music care of the 2009 World Champion Como Ave. Jug Band as the parade passes by Brit’s. A pretty ideal combination, especially when you throw in some bagpipers- yes, bagpipers. Get to Brit’s for a St. Patty’s day happy hour from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. and enjoy the music, entertainment and parade.
1101 Nicollet Mall, Mpls.
612.332.3908
O’Donovans Irish Pub
O’Donovan’s, the first Irish Pub in Minnesota built entirely in Ireland, will host a huge tent party on St. Patrick’s Day with live music beginning at 1 p.m. Don’t miss Seamus, the Wild Colonial Boys and the Brian Boru Irish Pipe Band.
700 1st Ave. N., Mpls
612.317.8896
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