Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in the metro-east. Here’s a list of events
I may not actually be Irish, but like many others, I am Irish for one day of the year. Or, in this case, a few days of the year, as St. Patrick’s Day festivities in the area kick off Saturday.
Who doesn’t enjoy green beer or Guinness (Sláinte!) and some good ol’ Irish fare? Don your best green clothing — even better if you have a leprechaun outfit (send photos!) — and check out these local events:
Sham-Rock the Park — 8 a.m. Saturday, March 14, thru 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 17. Woodland Park, 224 Claremont Court, Collinsville. Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day and shake off those winter blues by searching for Sham-ROCKS (painted rocks) placed throughout Woodland Park.
Ninth annual St. Paddy’s Day 5K Run/Walk — 8 a.m. Saturday, March 14. Downtown Waterloo. facebook.com/events/646136021895983
Lucky Leprechaun 5K — 9 a.m. Saturday, March 14. Union United Methodist Church, 721 E. Main St., Belleville (race start and finish). Kids’ Rainbow Dash follows at approximately 10 a.m.
Shamrock Shopping & Shenanigans Event — 9 a.m. Saturday, March 14. 208 S. Rapp St., Columbia. Visit participating retail shops, coffee shops, and restaurants to get your Bingo card stamped while enjoying festive drinks, specials, and surprises throughout the day. facebook.com/events/2727751137671468
Sugar High St. Pat’s Pre-Parade Party — 9 a.m. Saturday, March 14. Sugar High, 100 E. Main St., Belleville. facebook.com/events/1273483017971424
St. Patrick’s Day Kegs & Eggs — 9:30 a.m. Saturday, March 14. Ballpark Village St. Louis, 601 Clark St., St. Louis. Enjoy bottomless mimosas and green beer the first two hours, plus brunch. Features photo ops, themed drinks, beads and more. Must be 21. facebook.com/events/752942737411196
Rise of the Harp — 10 a.m. Saturday, March 14, thru 2 a.m. Sunday, March 15. The Harp Pub, 1112 W. Main St., Belleville. Irish dancers at 12:30 p.m.; beer wagon and Irish and American food 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. or until sold out – pay by token; Irish music; live music 1-5 p.m. and 5-8 p.m. Tokens available on site: $4 for beer tokens, $5 for food tokens. T-shirts available for purchase at event.
St. Patrick’s Day Block Party — 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, March 14. Main Street Belleville. Live music, DJs, food trucks and vendors, and a family-friendly area, all following the Ancient Order of the Hibernians parade. facebook.com/events/1182518200664518
57th annual Metropolitan St. Patrick’s Day Parade — Noon Saturday, March 14. Downtown St. Louis. Join in the celebration filled with lively music, colorful floats, and festive cheer that the whole family can enjoy. irishparade.org
St. Pat’s in the Park — Noon Saturday, March 14. Tower Grove Park, 4257 Northeast Drive, St. Louis. An afternoon of Irish-inspired STL Barkeep cocktails, eats from Chef Nate Hereford, live music, and a local vendor market. Free admission. facebook.com/events/1445558533847273
St. Patrick’s Day at The Abbey — Noon Saturday, March 14. The Abbey Espresso Bar & Café, 5801 W. Main St., Belleville. Corned beef and cabbage served from noon until sold out. Falling Fences starts at 2 p.m.
Shamrocks & Shenanigans — 1 p.m. Saturday, March 14. Ballpark Village, 601 Clark St., St. Louis. Doors open at 11 a.m. Grab your lads, sip on green pints, and enjoy live music from Red Headed Strangers, exclusive drink specials and plenty of Irish-inspired fun. facebook.com/events/828056393612846
St. Paddy’s at Sullivan’s — 1 p.m. Saturday, March 14, thru 2 a.m. Sunday, March 15. Sullivan’s, 907 N. Illinois St., Belleville. facebook.com/events/882899667691439
Shotgun Creek at St. Patrick’s Day Party — 7 p.m. Saturday, March 14. Danny’s Irish Pub, 5500 North Belt West, Belleville. Irish food with live music by Shotgun Creek Band. facebook.com/events/3405774369581414
Celtica: Fine Arts Concert Series — 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 14. Union United Methodist Church, 721 E. Main St., Belleville. Celtica’s command of ballads, sprightly traditional tunes, and stories about the music, is guaranteed to engage the audience! Freewill offering. There will be a reception following the concert. celticatradmusic.com
St. Patrick’s Day Celebration at Big O’s — 11 a.m. Sunday, March 15. Big O’s Bar & Grill, 907 Main St., Highland. Traditional Irish fare including Shepherd’s Pie and Corned Beef & Cabbage, drink specials all day, and Freddie’s Fun Karaoke and DJ from 2 to 6 p.m. facebook.com/events/1298286892119132
St. Patrick’s Day Grub Crawl — 1-5 p.m. Sunday, March 15. 116 E. First St., O’Fallon. Come out in your greenest green and make your way around downtown to participating pubs. Each one will offer a different small Irish dish and a lucky drink special. Gaelic Origins Irish Dancers will make an appearance. facebook.com/events/706269925813470
St. Pat’s Fun Day — 3 p.m. Sunday, March 15. Catholic War Veterans Post 370, 3535 State Route 159, Freeburg (between Smithton and Belleville). Enjoy corned beef, cabbage, potatoes and carrots, green beer, Leprechaun drink specials and Pot of Gold drawings. facebook.com/events/1597541051317814
Dogtown St. Patrick’s Day Irish Festival — 9 a.m. Tuesday, March 17. Dogtown Neighborhood, 1422 Brock St., St. Louis. Featuring food and drinks from numerous vendors, live music, and family-friendly activities and games. The annual Ancient Order of Hibernians parade starts at 11 a.m. facebook.com/events/1608056203946824
