As St.Patrick’s Day approaches, the city gears up to celebrate Irish culture and heritage. From parades to pub crawls, there’s no shortage of ways to celebrate! Here are 6 St.Patrick’s Day events near Portland:
St.Patrick’s Day Parade
Join the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade through Northeast Portland, where colorful floats, marching bands, and Irish dancers come together. Grab a spot along the route and enjoy the festive parade! The parade is on Sunday, March 17th and stars at 1 PM. Learn more here.
Irish Festival at Kells Irish Restaurant & Pub
Kells Irish Pub is known for their annual Irish Festival, featuring live music, traditional Irish food and drinks and plenty of fun. This multi-day event offers something for everyone, from live music and Irish step dancing performances to a live boxing event. The festival runs from March 15-17. Learn more about the Kells Portland Irish Festival and buy tickets online here.
Irish Cultural Society’s St. Patrick’s Day Celebration
Explore Irish culture and heritage at the Irish Cultural Society’s St. Patrick’s Day Celebration. Enjoy live music, dance performances, kids activities, and traditional Irish cuisine. Visit oregonirishsociety.org to for more information.
Shamrock Run
The Shamrock run is one of Portland’s largest running and walking events. The race offers multiple race distances, including a half-marathon, 8K and 5K. Learn more on their website here!
Shamrock Cruise
The Shamrock Cruise is a 3 hour cruise on the Portland Spirit featuring live Irish music and dance as well as bistro food and drinks! The cruise takes place on March 10th from 4-7 PM. Learn more and buy tickets here.
St. Patrick’s Day Pub Crawl
There’s no better way to celebrate St.Patrick’s Day than a pub crawl. Enjoy some of Portland’s best Irish pubs and bars. There will be plenty of drink specials, live music and good company to enjoy as you hop from one festive venue to the next! Check out the Crawl With Us website for more information and tickets.
Put on your favorite green outfit and enjoy the St.Patrick’s Day festivities here in Portland!