15 Ways to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Denver

Kevin Fitzgerald and His Lucky Charms at Comedy Works South

• Date: March 12
• Time: 7:30 p.m.
• Cost: $15
• Address: 5345 Landmark Place, Greenwood Village

Irish eyes won’t be the only ones smiling at this Shamrock Day comedy show. Kevin Fitzgerald—of the Late, Late Show and Wait, Wait, Don’t Tell Me—will take the stage at Comedy Works South, along with bagpipe players and Irish dancers, for a hilarious ode to the Land of Saints and Scholars.

St. Patrick’s Day Party at Talnua Distillery

• Date: March 13–14
• Time: 1–8:30 p.m.
• Cost: Free attendance
• Address: 5405 W. 56th Ave, Unit C, Arvada

Every year, this Arvada distillery releases a limited-edition whiskey on St. Patrick’s Day to commemorate the anniversary of its opening. Celebrate its seventh birthday (don’t worry, that’s over 21 in distillery years) by purchasing a special bottle of Olde Saint’s Keep single-pot still American whiskey during this two-day fete. They’ll also have specialty cocktails, a cigar lounge, live music from the likes of Queen City Pipe Band and The Coveralls, plus grub from La Patisserie Française and Big Belly Brothers BBQ.

St. Paddy’s Palooza at Punch Bowl Social

• Date: March 13–17
• Time: 11 a.m.–2:00 a.m.
• Cost: Free with RSVP
• Address: 65 Broadway, Denver

Get to this rambunctious bash as quick as you can: party favors to add to your pot of gold are limited. Even if you’re not one of the lucky ones, you can still enjoy classic Irish songs (start practicing “Rattlin’ Bog”) and indulge in Dew & Brew and green beer. Don’t leave without belting “The Irish Rover” during karaoke and going for a high score in Skee-Ball.

St. Patrick’s Day Celebration at Viewhouse Ballpark

• Date: March 13–17
• Time: Times vary
• Cost: Free attendance
• Address: 2015 Market St., Denver

One day isn’t enough time for Viewhouse Ballpark’s bash; so, they’ve extended their festivities to four days. Get the party started first thing Friday morning with their official kickoff party featuring happy hour from 3 to 6 p.m. and a special St. Patrick’s menu. Stick around downtown after Denver’s parade on Saturday for an all-day affair including a live performance by Stomp Street Heist (3–6 p.m.). Sunday brings a Luck of the Irish brunch, followed by “Sunday Funday” shenanigans, and on Tuesday—St. Patty’s proper—heal your holiday hangover with food and drink specials and a March Madness watch party all day long.

St. Patrick’s Day Weekend at Wonderyard

• Date: March 14
• Time: 10 a.m.–12 p.m.
• Cost: Free attendance
• Address: 2200 Larimer St., Denver

Once you’ve seen the parade roll through town, journey just two blocks over from the route to Wonderyard for more tomfoolery. Here, bartenders are shaking up themed sippers like Lucky Me specialty cocktails, ice-cold green beer, and Pot of Gold shots that you can enjoy in their iconic garden patio.

St. Patrick’s Day Parade Watch Party at Terminal Bar

• Date: March 14
• Time: 9 a.m.
• Cost: Free attendance
• Address: Union Station, 1701 Wynkoop St., Denver

You won’t even have to lift your arse from your chair to watch the St. Patrick’s Day Parade from Union Station’s Terminal Bar. Sip on frozen (or hot, depending on Denver’s summer-themed winter) Irish coffee, Tullamore D.E.W. cocktails, and generous pours of Guinness while you take in the oversize floats and nimble Irish dancers. After the procession, stick around for giveaways, a 360-degree photo booth, and DJ tunes.

Stars, Stripes, and Shamrocks at McGregor Square

• Date: March 14
• Time: 9 a.m.–11 p.m.
• Cost: Free attendance
• Address: 1901 Wazee St., Denver

Shake your shamrock at this soiree while sipping Colorado’s most thirst-quenching lager—Coors Light—tinted kelly green for the day. Those of imbibing age can also enjoy deals like $3 jello shots, $10 Irish slammers, and $6 green Coors Lights while you watch local bagpipers, jugglers, dancers, and other entertainment.

St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Downtown Denver

• Date: March 14
• Time: 9:30 a.m.
• Cost: Free
• Address: Parade starts at 19th and Wynkoop streets

You can’t celebrate St. Patty’s Day in Denver without attending this iconic parade. Well, you could, but why would you want to miss out on what’s rumored to be one of the largest celebrations in the United States? The procession will start on Wynkoop and end on Blake Street (renamed “Tooley Street” for the occasion) near 27th Street. You’ll spot plenty of bagpipes, leprechauns, and rainbows, plus Grand Marshal Sheila O’ Brien (creator and lead sponsor of the UK/Ireland Cinema Showcase) and this year’s Queen Colleen and Irish Princess.

St. Patrick’s Puppy Parade and Costume Contest

• Date: March 14
• Time: 11 a.m.
• Cost: $10 donation per dog
• Address: 1600 38th St., Boulder

While we love an excuse to break out the kilts and scally caps for St. Patrick’s Day, we’ll admit: They’re even more charming on our four-legged friends. So dress up your pup in their best green getup and head to this festive dog costume contest, where the tail wags and photo ops are plentiful. Pups can enjoy a special menu just for them, while their “pawrents” sip and snack from an Irish-inspired lineup of food and drinks.

Shamrock the Block at the Dairy Block

• Date: March 14
• Time: 11 a.m.–11 p.m.
• Cost: Free attendance
• Address: 1800 Wazee St., Denver

After the parade, leap to the Dairy Block, where you can swill She’s a Rainbow cocktails (Glendalough Wild Botanical gin, melon, and lime) at Poka Lola Social Club, jig to live music in the Denver Milk Market, get glitter tattoos, and then refuel with brunch items at Kachina Cantina.

Hops ‘n Hash Beergarden Bash at Rocky Mountain Tap & Garden

• Date: March 14
• Time: 1–5 p.m.
• Cost: Free attendance
• Address: 1071 Courtesy Road, Louisville

Bring your wee ones to this family-friendly shindig at Rocky Mountain Tap & Garden. While you sip on pints of the ubiquitous green beer and nibble on Irish stew, little lads and lasses can get their faces painted and play lawn games. Adult merrymakers can compete in a beer pong tournament and challenge their mates to a cornhole contest.

St. Patrick’s Day Block Party and Pub Crawl

• Date: March 14
• Time: Starting at 1 p.m.
• Cost: $25
• Address: Multiple locations

Rowdy revelers can drink at dozens of Denver’s best bars during this massive pub crawl. The 16-plus participating watering holes spread throughout Ballpark, RiNo, and LoDo will offer drink deals such as $7 Paddy shots (Finn’s Manor), $9 cocktails (Zanzibar Billiards), and $10 St. Patty’s margaritas (Los Chingones).

Lucky’s St. Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl in Ballpark

• Date: March 14
• Time: 4 p.m.–10 p.m.
• Cost: $25–30
• Address: Crawl begins at 2134 Curtis Street, Denver

Those who prefer to spend St. Patrick’s Day on foot—maybe to walk off all those Irish car bombs—should snag a ticket to this classic pub crawl. Start at One Shot Back, then mosey to watering holes including Belles & Boots ($5 green Coors and $6 Lucky Charm shots) and the Ginn Mill ($6 house shots, $6 drafts, and $7 house drinks). Your ticket earns you up to three free drinks.

St. Patrick’s Day at the Cherry Cricket

• Date: March 14, 15, and 17
• Time: Varies
• Cost: Menu prices vary
• Address: Various locations

No matter where in the Mile High City you reside, there’s likely a Cherry Cricket—and its St. Patty’s offerings—nearby. At its Ballpark, Littleton, Cherry Creek, and new Broomfield locations, the restaurant and bar will offer live music and specials on green beer, Guinness, and Jameson. Don’t skip the food menu, either, which features corned beef and cabbage and the Dubliner 2.0 burger with corned beef, Dijonnaise, potato chips, and jalapeño queso.

St. Patrick’s Weekend Celebration at Thirsty Lion

• Date: March 14–17
• Time: Varies
• Cost: Menu prices vary
• Address: 1605 Wynkoop St., Denver

This Union Station gastropub will be serving up Gaelic grub all weekend. Dig into traditional Scotch eggs, bacon cheddar potato cakes, Irish shepherd pie, whiskey Bing-cherry bread pudding, and more. Wash your meal down with an Irish espresso martini made with Jameson.