9 exciting St. Patrick’s Day events happening around Birmingham

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St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Five Points. (Ryleigh Esco)

Looking for ways to spend your St. Patrick’s Day in the Magic City? It’s your lucky day! Keep reading for nine events to keep you busy this March 17.

1. Shamrock Shindig

Live music, food, drinks AND a photo booth? Count me in. Come out to the Shamrock Shindig and support The Arc of Central Alabama—Alabama’s largest provider of services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. 

2. St. Patrick’s Irish Murder Mystery Dinner

Celebrate “The Luck of The Irish” with an Irish-themed Murder Mystery Dinner at The Historic Arlington House.

3. St. Patrick’s Day celebration in Five Points South

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St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Five Points. (Ryleigh Esco)

From an Irish flag raising, a dinner, a kid’s zone and more, the annual Five Points celebration of St. Patrick’s Day is one that you’ll never forget. Get your green on and get ready to celebrate all week long in the heart of Five Points South.

  • When: Saturday, March 16 | 1:30-2:30PM
  • Where: The parade starts at 10th Ave S. + ends on 14th Ave. S
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Plus, you can stay and celebrate on Sunday, March 17 from 11AM to “O’ so late.” Enjoy live music and Irish-themed food and drink specials from participating Five Points South bars and restaurants.

4. St. Patrick’s Day at Filter Coffee Parlor

Enjoy a family-filled afternoon with Filter Coffee Parlor. The kiddos will love the balloon twisting, caricature drawing, music and so much more.

5. Parade Watch at Black Market Bar + Grill

Watch the Five Points South parade from Black Market Bar + Grill. With Black Market’s delicious food and drinks, this is like a two-in-one special!

6. The Official Lucky’s St. Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl

Grab your shamrock and put your shoes on to find the pot of gold. Tin Roof has a night full of fun. Exclusive drinks, food specials, a photographer, and so much more.

7. ShamROCK at Cahaba Brewing Co.

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Enjoy the shamROCK with Cahaba (Cahaba Brewing Co.)

It’s always a party at Cahaba Brewing Company. This St. Patrick’s Day is no different. Come out and see how they turn the taproom green.

8. Birmingham Shamrock Stroll

Put on your green and grab your friends for a bar crawl around Birmingham. Try shamrock beers, and enjoy some of the Magic City’s best bars.

9. St. Patrick’s Day Crawfish Boil

Indulge in a crawfish boil at Oak Mountain Bar. The party starts at 11AM and ends with they’re gone!

  • Date: Saturday, March 16 | 11AM
  • Location: Oak Mountain Bar,
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Not in Bham for St. Patrick’s Day? Check out these events happening in Huntsville.

How are you spending your St. Patrick’s Day in Birmingham? Let us know on Facebook + Instagram.

Amber Curry
Amber Curry
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