17 St. Patrick’s Day events to showcase your green outfit across Alabama

Looking to show off a new green outfit this St. Patrick’s Day? From parades, pub crawls + leprechaun hunts, here are 17 events happening across Alabama to celebrate.

5 Points South St. Patrick’s Day Celebration – Birmingham | March 12-17

• What: 42 Annual St. Patrick’s Day Celebration returns to Five Points South in Downtown Birmingham with food, drinks, parade + live music.
• When:
  • Thursday March 12 Flag Raising
  • Friday March 13 46 Annual Dinner
  • Saturday March 14 Parade and Celebration
• Where: Five Points South
• More info

Shamrockin’ with my Gnomies – Gadsden | March 13

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• What: Local businesses celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with special offers and prizes.
• When:
  • Friday March 13 | 10 AM – 5 PM
• Where: Downtown Gadsden | Broad St, Gadsden, AL, 35901
• More info

Food Truck Friday – Opelika | March 13

• What: Opelika Chamber of Commerce hosts a St. Paddy’s Day themed Food Truck Friday with live music + green themed fun.
• When:
  • Friday March 13 | 5 PM – 9 PM
• Where: Downtown Opelika
• More info

Lucky Market – Hoover | March 13

• What: Ross Bridge Farmers Market leans into the St. Patrick’s Day spirit with their Lucky Market including vendors, eats + a whole lot of green.
• When:
  • Friday March 13 | 4 PM – 8 PM
• Where: 2101 Grand Ave, Hoover, AL 35226
• More info

Ellen McAnelly Memorial St. Patrick’s Day Parade – Huntsville | March 14

• What: The Annual Ellen McAnelly Memorial St. Patrick’s Day Parade returns to downtown Huntsville.
• When:
  • Saturday March 14 | 11 AM
• Where: Downtown Huntsville
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Moe’s BBQ Downtown Crawfish Boil Parade Party – Huntsville | March 14

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• What: Moe’s BBQ in downtown Huntsville is hosting a crawfish boil + live music after the parade.
• When:
  • Saturday March 14 | Bar Opens 10 AM | Parade at 11 AM | Crawfish at 12 PM | Live Music at 3 PM
• Where: 127 Holmes Ave NW, Huntsville, AL 35801

St. Patrick’s Day Pub Crawl – Gadsden | March 14

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• What: The St Patrick’s Pub Crawl returns to 18+ downtown Gadsden locations on Saturday March 14  
• When:
  • Saturday March 14 | 3 PM – 10 PM
• Where: Downtown Gadsden | Broad St, Gadsden, AL, 35901
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The World’s Smallest St. Patrick’s Day Parade – Enterprise | March 14

• What: Downtown Enterprise’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade hosted by the Enterprise, Al Chamber of commerce returns with a half-pint .5k + drink specials.
• When:
  • Saturday March 14 | Noon
• Where: Downtown Enterprise
• More info

11th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Pub Crawl – Florence | March 14

• What: Downtown Florence, Alabama annual St. Patrick’s Day pub crawl hosted by Big River Broadcasting returns with prizes to be won at every location.
• When:
  • Saturday March 14
  • 11 AM – Midnight
• Where: Begins at Rosie’s Mexican Cantina, 302 N Court St, Florence, AL 35630
• More info

Shamrockin’ Saturday – Anniston | March 14

• What: Color run, kids race + live music this returns to Anniston this St. Patrick’s Day bigger, louder + more fun than ever before.
• When:
  • Saturday March 14
  • Rainbow Dash Kids Race – 4:15 PM
  • Color Run – 5 PM
  • Live Music by Apricity – 6:30 PM
• Where: 1129 Noble St, Anniston, AL 36201
• More info / Registration

Luck of the Hot Rods Car Show – Calera | March 14

• What: Downtown Calera hosts St. Patrick’s Day games, food, contests + car show.
• When:
  • Saturday March 14 | 11 AM – 3 PM
• Where: 1120 17th Avenue Calera, AL
• More info

Leprechaun Hikes – Auburn | March 14-15

• What: Kreher Preserve and Nature Center hosts family-friendly hikes with crafts, activities + experiments.
• When:
  • Saturday March 14 – hikes depart every 30 minutes 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
  • Sunday March 15 – hikes depart every 30 minutes 1:30 – 4:30 PM
• Where: 2222 North College Street Auburn, AL 36830
• Tickets: $7 ($5 for members)
• More info

St. Patrick’s Day River Cruises – Montgomery | March 14-17

• What: Sip-n-Cycle Pedal Cruises celebrates St. Patrick’s Day on the Alabama river.
• When:
  • Saturday March 14 – Tuesday March 17
• Where: 355 Commerce St, Montgomery, AL 36104
• Tickets: $40-45
• More info

St. Patrick’s Day Celebration – Anniston | March 17+24

• What: Anniston Museums and Gardens hosts St. Patrick’s Day crafts, history lessons, gold coin hunt + the chance to meet a leprechaun.
• When:
  • Tuesday March 17 | Tuesday March 24
• Where: Museum Dr, Anniston, AL, 36206
• Tickets: Included with museum admission
• More info

Friendly Sons St. Patrick’s Day Parade – Mobile | March 17

• What: The Friendly Sons of St. Patrick are taking to Dauphin St for their annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade.
• When:
  • Tuesday March 17 | 10:30 AM
• Where: Start – Cathedral-Basilica of the Immaculate Conception | End – The Battle House
• More info

St. Patrick’s Day Celebration – Phenix City | March 17

• What: Phenix City Parks and Recreation hosts a St. Patrick’s Day Celebration for attendees of all ages.
• When:
  • Tuesday March 17 | 5 – 7 PM
• Where: 1601 5th St South, Phenix City, Al 36869
• More info

Callaghans Annual St. Patrick’s Day Block Party

• What: Callaghans Irish Pub celebrates 80 years of St. Patrick’s Day celebrations with live music series.
• When:
  • Saturday March 14 | Tuesday March 17
• Where: Corner of Marine + Charleston, Oakleigh Garden District, Mobile, AL, 36604
• More info

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