Singing, dancing, and your favorite green attire, a little bit of Ireland descend upon Florida every year on St. Patrick’s Day. It is a vibrant holiday in Florida, filled with colorful decor, traditional Irish cuisine, and authentic live entertainment. St. Patrick’s Day in Florida features a wide range of events, from lively late-night celebrations to family-friendly parades and activities. Here are some St. Patricks Day events from around Florida that are worth checking out.
St. Patrick's Wynwood, Miami
South Florida’s largest St. Patrick’s Day party, St. Pat’s Wynwood, is the perfect time to break out your Gaelic attire and don your favorite green charms for a day of entertainment. Boasting some of the city’s finest DJs, this buzzing event in the heart of Miami is the place to go for those who want to turn up their celebrations a notch. Combining art and Irish culture, visitors can stroll through the neighborhood’s famous street art while sipping on a refreshing green beer. Food trucks have been there in past events, as well as a range of arts and crafts activities to feel inspired by the art district’s unique ambiance.
St. Augustine Celtic Music and Heritage Festival, St. Augustine
The annual St. Augustine Celtic Music & Heritage Festival is a family-friendly two-day event with plenty of opportunities to celebrate Celtic history and culture. Starting on March 10, you’ll find Celtic Clans and Highland Games showing off ancestral pride with tests of athleticism, paired with a variety of Celtic cuisine, hand-made crafts, and children’s entertainment for spectators. A Whiskey Tasting Event starts off the celebration while traditional tunes and Celtic rock take the stage from artists around the world. The only St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Northeast Florida, catch four pipes and drums corps march the streets of St. Augustine. Over 1,000 participants and thousands of lads and lasses converge upon the city to witness the sights and sounds of Celtic history.
Hollywood St. Patrick's Day Parade & Festival
The St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Festival in Downtown Hollywood is held on Sunday, March 12th, 2023. Every year, the City of Hollywood teams up with local vendors to host a free celebration of “all things Irish.” The colorful parade of floats, drum corps, and local marching bands begin on Hollywood Boulevard and Harrison Street between 19th and 21st Avenues. From there, the stage at Hollywood Boulevard and 19th Avenue will offer a buzzing lineup of traditional Irish entertainment, where kids and adults alike can enjoy games and crafts in Downtown’s Anniversary Park. When the little leprechauns get hungry, visitors will find an array of restaurants offering Irish specialties like Corned Beef & Cabbage and Shepard’s Pie.
Mighty St. Patrick's Festival, Disney Springs
Raglan Road’s Mighty Festival in Disney Springs provides an impressive range of authentic Irish entertainment. Here you can catch live performances of traditional Irish music, a troupe of Irish dancers, and plenty of Irish food to keep your palate satisfied for days. You won’t find green beer here. Instead, you can celebrate as the Irish do with a wide range of craft beers and cocktails or purchase Irish-related souvenir items from a dedicated Irish store. Complimentary face painting will get you in the spirit, along with a wealth of fun giveaways that round out the event.
St. Patrick's Day Parade, Naples
A parade that has been running for over 40 years, the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Naples is historic, to say the least. Through a collaborative effort with local volunteers, they’ve been able to keep the yearly event growing ever since. To date, it is the largest privately-funded parade in Florida, drawing over 40,000 spectators every year. A family-friendly event, it is an exciting place to celebrate Irish culture and heritage on March 11th. The parade, followed by an all-day celebration at Sugden Plaza, is sure to be a fun-filled day out with the entire family.
Fiddler's Green Irish Pub & Eatery, Winter Park
A traditional Irish restaurant in downtown Winter Park, Fiddler’s Green Irish Pub & Eatery is known for its lively St. Patrick’s Day events. Combining a hearty menu of food and Irish beers on tap, Fiddler’s hosts live music regularly. Come St. Patrick’s Day, they host a Fiddler’s Green 5K and is the place where locals go after the annual Winter Park St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Opening up early for eager revelers, the bar opens early and fills quickly with party-goers ready to indulge in its range of Irish food and entertainment throughout the day.
St. Patrick's Day Festival, Dunedin
A celebration of Irish culture, the St. Patrick’s Day Festival in downtown Dunedin puts on one of the best street festivals of the year, with plenty of green beer and delicious Irish food to keep the party going throughout the day. Start your day dining at Flanagan’s Irish Pub on Main Street before heading to Pioneer Park Stage, where visitors will find live music, street parades, Irish dancers, and a lively ambiance of partygoers from noon to midnight.
Mayor's River O'Green Fest, Tampa
If you’ve ever wanted to see the Hillsborough River turn green, here’s your chance. On Saturday, March 18th, the Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park hosts the Mayor’s River O-Green Fest celebrating St. Patrick’s Day. A family-friendly event for leprechauns of all ages, the City of Tampa offers visitors a range of Irish tastings from local restaurants and live entertainment, including the Scariff Hardiman School of Irish Dance performing on the Krewe of Shamrock Stage. Benefiting the Tampa Downtown Partnership public space programs, the event is one of many that has helped Tampa become a renowned city to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day.
St. Patrick's Day Bar Stroll, Key West
A tradition in Key West and one of the most attended events in the city, the annual St. Patrick’s Day Bar Stroll started out in 1979 as a race. As the city’s Old Town increased in popularity, they decided to change it to a “stroll.” Held on Saturday, March 18th this year, locals and visitors alike dress up in their favorite St. Patrick’s Day apparel, where Saint Patrick’s and leprechauns fill the streets and join the lively celebration of bar hopping through popular watering holes in the city. With proceeds going to local charities, participants also get a commemorative t-shirt with a unique design that changes every year.
