How to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Cincy Like a Local

This year St. Patrick’s Day falls on a Tuesday, 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 14 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 2 - 9 p.m. on March 14th, there will be live music, food and drink specials, giveaways, and other shenanigans at participating bars and restaurants! You can also celebrate after the parade at Winterhaus on Fountain Square.

The Cyclones play the Iowa Heartlanders on Saturday, March 14th with a plushie giveaway matinee. The puck drops at 4 p.m. along with their craft drafts & seltzers specials. 

Pubs and Bars

On March 14th, Samuel Adams Taproom is going all out for this beer holiday with the perfect St. Patrick’s Day pregame, featuring a special collaboration release and festive entertainment. To celebrate the release, the taproom is throwing a St. Patrick’s Day party complete with entertainment and a photo booth to capture all the festive fun. 

For some family fun all day long, head to Fifty West Brewing Company on March 14 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!

For those seeking a wild night out, on March 14 from 4 - 10 p.m., don your best green outfit and wear beads for Lucky’s St. Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl. Check in at Cobblestone OTR to receive shot vouchers. Participating bars include Cobblestone OTR, Nice Life OTR, and Bloom OTR. Stay awake for the after party, happening at 10 p.m. at Bloom OTR.

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 Tuesday, March 17th, the day starts at 7am with the classic Kegs & Eggs. The three floors of the pub and the outdoor tent will provide entertainment with live Irish bands all day on two stages throughout the day. Great drinks and food like their famous Guinness Stew will be served all day.