13 ways to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Birmingham

Feeling lucky? We’ve got you covered with fun ways to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Birmingham, from parades to green drinks. Make your St. Patty’s Day plans today, and don’t forget to wear green!

1. Shamrock Shindig | March 12

• What: The 10th annual Shamrock Shindig benefitting the Arc of Central Alabama includes food, drinks, live music, a balloon drop, prize drawing and more.
• Where: Back Forty Beer Co. | 3201 1st Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35222
• When: Saturday, March 12 | 4-8PM
• Price: $45 Single | $80 Couple
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2. ShamROCK at Cahaba Brewing Co. | March 12

• What: Cahaba Brewing Co.’s annual St. Patrick’s Day celebration with local food trucks, musicians and shopping at Sweet Ham Alabama, a spring cleaning sale benefitting First Light, a Center for Homeless Women and Children in Birmingham.
• Where: Cahaba Brewing Co. | 4500 5th Ave S, Building C, Birmingham, AL 35222
• When: Saturday, March 12 | Noon-10PM
• Price: Free
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3. Birmingham Hammerfest | March 12-13

• What: A weekend full of amateur and professional cycling on Saturday and Sunday, plus a Kids Zone, Shamrock fun ride, best-dressed contests for prizes + more.
• Where: Pepper Place | 2829 2nd Ave S, Birmingham, AL  35205
• When: Saturday, March 12 – Sunday, March 13
• Price: Free to attend | $60 VIP Pass
• Website | Register to ride

4. YPBirmingham’s St. Patrick’s Day Celebration | March 16

• What: YPBirmingham’s monthly social at Dave’s Pub, with drink specials, green beer, Irish car bombs + more.
• Where: Dave’s Pub | 1128 20th St S, Birmingham, AL 35205
• When: Wednesday, March 16th | 5:30-8:30PM
• Price: Free for members + $10 for non-members
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5. Five Points South St. Patrick’s Celebration | March 12-19

• What: A beloved celebration of St. Patrick’s Day with a week full of events, including the Irish Flag Raising and The Great Birmingham Irish Toast on Wednesday, March 16, food specials throughout Five Points South on St. Patrick’s Day and the 38th annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Saturday.
• Where: Parade starts at Southern Research on 9th Ave. South + ends at 13th Ave. South.
• When: Saturday, March 19 1:30-2:30PM
• Price: Free
• Website | Join the parade

6. St. Patrick’s Day at Avondale | March 17

• What: Head to Avondale Brewing Co. on St. Patrick’s Day for crawfish, Avondale Burger Co. and music from DJ Mark AD.
• Where: Avondale Brewing Co. | 201 41st St S, Birmingham, AL 35222
• When: Thursday, March 17 | 4PM
• Price: Free
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7. St. Patrick’s Day at The Pizitz | March 17

• What: A night full of drink specials and Irish-inspired cocktails at The Louis Bar at The Pizitz, along with music from Giani Martin.
• Where: The Pizitz | 120 19th St N, Birmingham, AL 35203
• When: Thursday, March 17 | 6-9PM
• Price: Free
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8. St. Patrick’s Day Fundraiser at Little London Kitchen | March 17

• What: A night full of fun with food, drinks and Celtic music from Hooley with silent, live and online auction items—all benefitting The Bill Crawford Educational Foundation of the Homewood Rotary Club
• Where: Little London Kitchen | 162 Oxmoor Road, Birmingham, AL 35209
• When: Thursday, March 17 | 5:30-9PM
• Price: $40
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9. St. Patrick’s Day Bash at Hickory Tavern | March 17

• What: A St. Patrick’s Day party with green beer, corned beef and cabbage, shepherd’s pie and live music from Nashville musician Matt Bennet.
• Where: Hickory Tavern | 595 Brookwood Village, Homewood, AL 35209
• When: Thursday, March 17 | 6PM
• Price: Free
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10. 5th Annual Lucky’s St. Patrick’s Day Crawl | March 19

• What: A bar crawl with drink specials and a grand prize costume contest starting at Steel Gastropub and stopping at Five Birmingham, Mojo Pub, The Quest Club and TrimTab Brewing Company.
• Where: Steel Gastropub | 29 Seven Apartments, 2808 7th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233
• When: Saturday, March 19 | 4PM-12AM
• Price: $20 for Group Tickets | $25 for Single Tickets
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11. St. Patrick’s Day at Beef ‘O’ Brady’s | March 19

• What: Live music from OPOV Band at both Beef ‘O’ Brady’s locations in Birmingham.
• Where: (Hoover) 5519 Grove Blvd, Hoover, AL 35226 | (Brook Highland) 5279 US-280, Birmingham, AL 35242
• When: Saturday, March 19 | Noon in Hoover, 8PM in Brook Highland
• Price: Free
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12. St. Patrick’s Day on the Roof | March 19

• What: A fun Saturday rooftop day party with a view of the Five Points South St. Patrick’s Day Parade, live DJ, Irish-styled menu and specialty cocktails.
• Where: The Hive | 1006 20th St S, Birmingham, AL 35205
• When: Saturday, March 19 | 11AM-3PM
• Price: $10
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13. Marty’s GM St. Patrick’s Day Party | March 19

• What: A St. Patrick’s Day party at Marty’s GM with green beer, drink specials + more.
• Where: Marty’s GM | 5415 Beacon Dr Suit 145, Irondale, AL 35210
• When: Saturday, March 19 | 9AM-1AM
• Price: Free
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How will YOU celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Birmingham? Tag us @BhamNow to let us know!