Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with these 10 events in Birmingham
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It’s your *lucky* day! March 17 is coming up, and we’ve rounded up a few ways to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day across Birmingham.
1. St. Paddy’s Day Irish Murder Mystery Dinner
Immerse yourself into the Irish culture with a murder mystery dinner. It’s interactive, fun and at the historic Arlington House!
- When: Friday, March 14 | 6:30-9:30PM
- Where: Arlington Antebellum Home & Gardens, 331 Cotton Avenue Southwest Birmingham, AL 35211
- How much: $59.99
2. St. Paddy’s Day Southside 5K
Alchemy Run Crew is partnering with Children’s of Alabama for the St. Paddy’s Day 5K in Southside.
The best part? 100% of proceeds from the race (including merchandise sold) will go to local organizations.
Right after the race, you can celebrate at Birmingham’s 41st annual St. Patrick’s Day parade and festivities.
- When: Saturday, March 15 | 8AM
- Where: 1024 20th St S, Birmingham, AL 35205
- How much: $25
3. St. Patrick’s Day Celebration in Five Points South
Five Points South comes to life every March for one of the most iconic St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in Bham.
From a parade, an Irish flag raising, a kid’s zone and more, the annual Five Points celebration of St. Patrick’s Day is one you can’t miss. Wear your green and get ready to celebrate in the heart of Five Points South.
- When: Saturday, March 15
- Where: Parade starts at 10th Ave S. + ends on 14th Ave. S
- How much: Free to attend
4. 15th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Celebration, Beef’s at The Grove
Hoover’s St. Patrick’s celebration is back for its 15th year.
There will be live music, activities for kids and plenty of Irish-inspired food and drinks.
- When: Saturday, March 15 | Noon
- Where: Beef O’ Brady’s at The Grove, 5519 Grove Blvd, Hoover, AL 35226
- How much: $20 for ages 13+
5. St. Patrick’s Party @ The Edge
The Edge is an outdoor entertainment hub with food, drinks, retail and green space on Green Springs Highway in Homewood.
You can support local businesses and listen to live music at the St. Patrick’s Party this March.
- When: Sunday, March 16 | Noon-2PM
- Where: The Edge, 819 Green Springs Hwy, Homewood, AL 35209
- How much: Free to attend.
6. St. Pat’s Sunday @ Avondale Brewing Company
Great local brews: check. Free live music from Hannaward Pass: check. Red Mountain Crawfish: check.
All ages and all pups are allowed for a fun afternoon at Avondale Brewing Company for their St. Pat’s Sunday.
See you there!
- When: Sunday, March 16 | 2-7PM
- Where: Avondale Brewing Company, 201 41st Street S Birmingham, AL 35222
- How much: Free to attend
7. St. Patrick’s celebrations at Innisfree Irish Pub
You know what we always say: It’s not a St. Patrick’s celebration in Birmingham without Innisfree Irish Pub.
On Saturday, March 8 there’s a “St. Practice Day” to kick-off the season and you can come back the next weekend to do it all again. See you there!
- Saturday, March 8: St. Practice Day
- Thursday, March 13: Lady Luck Bingo
- Saturday, March 15:
- Irish food | Noon
- Parade | 1:30PM
- Irish dancers | 5PM
- Sunday, March 16:
- “24 Hours of Madness” | 6AM
St. Patrick’s Day bar crawls
St. Patrick’s Day is the perfect excuse to let loose and explore downtown Birmingham bars.
You can celebrate with new and old friends through these bar crawls:
- Birmingham’s Luck of the Irish Bar Crawl
- When: Friday, March 14 | 5PM
- How much: $25
- Birmingham St. Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl
- When: Saturday, March 15 | 1PM
- How much: $25
- Birmingham St. Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl 2025
- When: Monday, March 17 | 5PM
- How much: $25
How are you spending your St. Patrick’s Day in Birmingham? Let us know @bhamnow.
