This year St. Patrick’s Day falls on a Monday, which means partygoers will have the weekend before to imbibe green beer and make bad decisions. The city is chock full of events, ranging from a hockey game, a parade, to all-day food and drink events. Cincy may not dye its river green like Chicago does, but we do let the Irish joy flow in many festive ways.
On March 15 at noon, the 57th annual Cincinnati St. Patrick’s Parade snakes its way through The Banks with Irish step dancers, floats, bagpipers, and everything Irish. The parade starts at Mehring Way and Central Avenue and ends at Freedom Way and Rosa Parks St. Parking will be available along with bus and public transit services.
After the parade you can continue the festivities with LepreCON: St. Patrick's Day Block Party at The Banks. From 2p-9p on March 15th there will be live music, food and drink specials, giveaways, and other shenanigans at participating bars and restaurants!
The Cyclones play Toledo Walley on Friday March 14th with a bobblehead giveaway night. The puck drops at 7:35 along with their craft drafts & seltzers specials. On Saturday, March 15th Cyclones take on Indy Fuel on the purple ice for a Cyclones Fight Cancer game. The puck drops at 4:05pm and special jerseys will be auctioned off after the game.
On March 17 the Irish Heritage Center of Greater Cincinnati will have a St. Patrick’s Day celebration full of music, dance, food, and comradery. Doors open at 11:30a with mass at noon. Then enjoy traditional music, the children’s festival, explore the Rose of Tralee Exhibit, discover Irish history through lectures and connect with genealogy experts. Traditional food and dance, and even St. Patrick himself round out the experience.
Pubs and Bars
On March 15th Braxton Brewing, The Well, and Olde Towne Tavern will turn 7th Street in Covington into a shamrockin’ good time! Play Coverall Bingo while bar-hopping for hidden treasures and enjoying festive specials. Throw on your best green, grab a pint, and party like you have a pot of gold!
Three Spirits Tavern in Bellevue has a full weekend lineup with live music Friday March 14, DJ and Karaoke Saturday March 15, Sunday March 16 is the Bellevue Bloody Bash - a Bloody Mary Hop and live music, and more live music on Monday March 17. Seasonal food offerings and drink options available.
For those seeking a wild night out, on March 15 from 4 p.m. to midnight don your best green outfit and wear beads for Lucky’s St. Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl. Check in at Mecca OTR to receive shot vouchers. Participating bars include Liberty’s Bar and Bottle, MOTR Pub (get the Shamrock-a-Rita with an edible straw), Queen City Exchange, Bloom OTR, and Tin Roof. Stay awake for the after party, happening at 10 p.m.
For some family fun all day long, head to Fifty West Brewing Company on March 15 for their St. Patrick's Day celebration. Sip on a newly tapped green beer, enjoy authentic bagpipe tunes, nosh on tasty burgers and, most importantly, join in on a co-ed pickleball/volleyball tournament!
Irish pub Red Leprechaun on the banks has a full weekend of live music with their St. Patrick’s Street Party. On Saturday March 15th from 2-11pm, Sunday March 16th from 11a-5p, and Monday the 17th from 9a-7p. Make reservations for their traditional Irish Breakfast Monday from 8-9a.
Molly Malone's St. Patrick's Day Celebration
One of the biggest parties for St. Patrick's Day is at Irish-owned Molly Malone's, located in Covington, Ky. Molly's will be working in collaboration with the Cincinnati Gaelic Athletic Association to celebrate St. Patrick's Day and Irish heritage with music, food, dance, food, and drink. On Monday, March 17th the day starts at 7am with the classic Kegs & Eggs. The first 100 through the door will receive a free Molly Malone's souvenir t-shirt. The three floors of the pub and the outdoor tent will provide entertainment with live Irish bands all day on two stages, while the Emerald Society Police & Fire, Pipe & Drums and Irish step dancers will perform throughout the day. Great drinks and food like their famous Guinness Stew will be served all day.
