Reviewed by: Pat Byington
Your ultimate guide to St. Patty’s Day around Alabama
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There’s a little more than a week until we’re all seeing green: St. Patty’s Day, I mean! Even better, St. Patrick’s Day is on the weekend this year. So with that in mind, we rounded up a few events from all over Alabama to help you make those weekend plans. So whether you’re in Huntsville or Enterprise – we’ve got you covered.
North Alabama
Huntsville
The Rocket City has a yearly St. Patty’s Day parade and an afterparty with karaoke, bagpipes and tons of food.
- 47th Annual Ellen McAnelly Memorial St. Patrick’s Day Parade
- St. Patrick’s Day Parade After Party
- When: Saturday, March 16 | 2PM
- Where: 2610 Clinton Avenue NW, Huntsville, AL, United States, Alabama 35805
- More info: Facebook
Gadsden
Don your green outfit and head to downtown Gadsden – they’re hosting a Friday night St. Patty’s day shopping experience! Here’s everything you need to know:
- Shamrockin’ with my Gnomies
- When: Friday, March 15 | 10AM-7PM
- Where: Water Wall | 635 Broad Street, Gadsden, Alabama, 35901, United States
- More info: Website
Here are a few other events in North Alabama for St. Patty’s Day:
- St. Patrick’s Day at The Camp in Huntsville
- St. Patrick’s Pub Crawl in Gadsden
- Elks St. Patrick’s Day Party in Florence
Central Alabama
Birmingham
This year marks 40 years of Birmingham’s Five Points South St. Patrick’s Day Celebration. To celebrate, they’re partying all weekend long with an Irish Dinner, a parade and an all-day party on Sunday.
- St. Patrick’s Celebration
- When: March 14-17
- Where: Five Points South, Birmingham
- More info: Website
Auburn
Who doesn’t love a street party with live music, vendor shopping + great food? That’s what you can find in Auburn this St Patty’s Day!
- Midtown’s Luck on Main St. Patrick’s Day Block Party
- When: Sunday, March 17 | 6:30PM
- Where: Midtown Auburn, 1188 Opelika Road Auburn, AL 36830
- More info: Website
A few other events in & around Central Alabama:
Lower Alabama
Mobile
The Port City loves any reason to throw a parade and St. Patty’s Day is no exception! The Friendly Sons of St. Patrick Parade will roll on Saturday and the two-day street party at Callaghan’s Irish Social Club starts right after.
- Friendly Sons of St. Patrick Flag Raising, Mass & Parade
- When: Saturday, March 16 | 10AM
- Where: Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, 2 S Claiborne St, Mobile, AL 36602
- More info: Website
- St. Patrick’s Day Street Party
- When: March 16 & 17
- Where: Callaghan’s Irish Social Club, 916 Charleston St, Mobile, AL 36604
- More info: Facebook
A few other events in & around Lower Alabama
- World’s Smallest St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Enterprise
- Saint Paddy’s Day Party & Pup Crawl in Gulf Shores
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