The Best St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations in the US: A Guide for Locals and Visitors

If you’re looking for a fun way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day this year, look no further! We’ve put together a guide of the best St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in the US.

From parades and festivals to bar crawls and concerts, there is something for everyone! So grab your friends and family and get ready to have some fun!

New York City

The St. Patrick’s Day Parade in New York City is one of the biggest and most popular parades in the US. The parade route stretches for more than a mile and features marching bands, floats, and performers.

The first St. Patrick’s Day Parade started in all the way back in 1762 and is now one of the oldest and largest parades in the country.

If you can’t make it to New York City for the parade, don’t worry! There are plenty of other great St. Patrick’s Day celebrations happening across the US.

Chicago

Dyed green river in Chicago

The St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Chicago is another popular parade, with over one million spectators each year.

Chicago also holds an annual River dyeing event, where officials dye the river green. It was cancelled in 2021 due to Covid, but the event returns in 2022 on March 12. Don’t miss it!

The parade route winds through the city’s downtown district and features floats, bands, and Irish dancers.

Boston

Cheering on sailors marching in st. Patrick's day parade in South Boston

The St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Boston is the oldest and largest parade in the US, with over 250,000 spectators each year. The first parade in Boston was in 1724 and featured a few hundred people marching through the city.

The parade route winds through the city’s downtown district and features floats, bands, and Irish dancers.

Looking for something a little more low-key? Check out these smaller St. Patrick’s Day celebrations:

The Irish Heritage Festival in Philadelphia is a two-day festival that features live music, traditional Irish food, and crafts.

The Celtic Faire in San Francisco is a one-day festival that features live music, dance performances, and Celtic food and crafts.

The St. Patrick’s Day Celebration in Savannah is a three-day festival that features live music, parade, and a riverboat cruise.

No matter where you are in the US, there is sure to be a St. Patrick’s Day celebration near you! So put on your green and get ready to celebrate! Happy St. Patrick’s Day!