St. Patrick’s Day is on Sunday, March 17, 2024, which means there will be parties on the weekend for St Patrick’s Day in Columbus!
Make your plans now, so there will be no shortage of green beer, Guinness, or Irish whiskey in your life.
Some parties, dinners, and races require advanced registration, so click on the links for details. Please leave a comment or email info@columbusonthecheap.com if you know of other events.
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Irish fun anytime through the year
Dublin Irish Fair Door Trail
The Irish Fairy Doors of Dublin Trail: Fun event for this season or anytime. Pick up your Trail Guide at the Irish Fairy Garden in the Visitors Center (9 South High Street) and follow the path on your trail guide through Historic Dublin to 12 different businesses to find tiny magical fairy doors.
Find the name of each resident fairy, fill in your passport and return your completed passport to the Dublin Visitor & Information Center (9 S. High St.) for a FREE Fairy Doors of Dublin t-shirt. Family-friendly!
Robb McCormick Photography
Celtic Cocktail Trail in Dublin
Enjoy a delicious beverage at each of these unique Dublin Celtic Cocktail Trail destinations and redeem great prizes! Complete 6 trail stops and redeem a commemorative koozie. Complete 12 stops and score an exclusive Celtic Celtic Cocktail t-shirt!
Take your time completing this trail – no need to complete in one day! The trail is now Mobile exclusive – no passport to remember to bring with you! It’s super simple, with no app required.
Photo credit: Visit Dublin
St. Patrick’s Day celebrations
Proclamation Day with Shamrock Club
Friday, March 8, 2024. Mass, breakfast, procession, and proclamation ceremony in the morning in Downtown Columbus, followed by Fish Fry and live music in the Club in the evening. Read more here.
Shamrock Club St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Irish Family Reunion
Dublin St. Patrick’s Day Parade and other events
Saturday, March 9, 2024, 7 am – 1 pm
Lions Club pancake breakfast, Inflation Celebration, and the huge Parade, following by fun at shops and restaurants in the district.
Read all about the St. Patrick’s Day parade and other fun in Dublin here.
Dublin DORA is extended from noon – 10 pm in Dublin. During DORA hours, you can walk within set boundaries in Downtown Dublin and Bridge Park with alcoholic beverages purchased from approved establishments while you enjoy entertainment, shopping, and more.
Annual St. Baldrick’s Event at Fado Irish Pub
Friday, March 15, 2024. The St. Baldrick’s Head Shaving event will kick off at 2pm – Arrive early to get a spot! See more details about this event (and other Fado Irish Pub events)
Flanagan’s Pub Blacklick
March 15-17, 2024. Join for a weekend filled with St. Patrick’s Day cheer at Flanagan’s Pub. 3001 Reynoldsburg New Albany Road, Blacklick
Friday, March 15: Starting St. Patrick’s Day weekend
Saturday, March 16: Breakfast Buffet from 8 am – 11 am. Live music and pre-St. Patrick’s Day party
Sunday, March 17: St. Patricks Day Party! Breakfast buffet at opening. Live music and entertainment starting at 12:30pm. Corned Beef and Cabbage after 4 pm – Free with Cover Charge – While Supplies Last.
*Add on the breakfast buffet for an additional $5.00 (total cover price $15) from 8 am to 11 am. Must be 21 years or older after 6 pm – I.D. required upon entry. See full details as announced on Facebook.
Flannagan’s Dublin St. Patrick’s Day Bash
March 16, 2024; General Admission is FREE until 7 pm for Flannagan’s St. Patrick’s party! Tickets are $10 after 7 pm. Ages 21+ only. Details here.
Annual St. Patrick’s Day Pub Crawl
March 16, 2024 in Arena and Park Street Districts. Register in advance to save $5 and guarantee an event t-shirt.
Downtown Dublin St. Paddy’s Day Pub Crawl and party at Fado
Saturday, March 16th: Downtown Dublin St. Paddy’s Day Pub Crawl and St. Practice Day
$10 cover starts at 3 p.m. (includes a $20 gift card for use 3/18 and after) No minors after 3 pm.
Music lineup: 1 p.m.: The McIans, 4 p.m.: Roscommon Sessions, 7 p.m.: Dogwood Road
Shamrocks & Shenanigans Fundraiser
March 16, 2024 from 6-9 pm. Enjoy an evening of fun and games at Camp Mary Orton while raising awareness about food insecurity and the need in our community. Join us for a night of shenanigans all benefiting the Worthington Resource Pantry.
Tickets are donation of $75, which includes food, games, and connecting with other guests.
Byrne’s Pub St. Patrick’s Day
March 16 and 17, 2024. Make plans to go to the iconic Irish Pub on March 16 and 17 for the St. Patrick’s Day Parties featuring great Irish bands each day! Presale tickets are typically sold. See bands and more details here.
St. Patrick’s Day Party at Fadó Irish Pub Easton
Sunday, March 17, 2024; all day
Doors open at 8am for Kegs and Eggs. Complimentary Breakfast served with $10 cover charge from 8am-10am! $20 Cover Charge starts at 10am. No minors allowed after 4pm. Get tickets now.
3 Days of St. Patrick’s Day Festivities at FadĂł Irish Pub Easton
St. Patrick’s Day Mass and Parade
March 17, 2024. Mass at 9:30 am at St. Joseph’s Cathedral. The Shamrock Club Saint Patrick’s Day parade forms immediately after Mass in front of the cathedral on Broad St.
The Parade will step off at 11:45 am. The route is West on Broad Street, North on High Street and ends at the Greater Columbus Convention Center for the Irish Family Reunion. Details here.
Irish Family Reunion
March 17, 2024. Doors open at noon at the Convention Center with live music, Irish dancing, food and more. Reserve tickets, table, and parking in advance. Family-friendly!
Shamrock Club St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Irish Family Reunion
St. Patrick’s Day at FadĂł Pub & Kitchen in Dublin
March 17, 2024, all day
$10 cover from 8 a.m.- 10 a.m., $20 starts at 10 a.m. (includes a $20 gift card for use 3/18 and after) No minors after noon.
Music lineup: 9 a.m.: Dogwood Road. Noon: The McIans, 5 p.m.: The WillowBea Mollys. Details here.
Other Irish Pubs to check out (always fun on St. Patrick’s Day in Columbus!)
The Blarney Stone Tavern (2151 W. Dublin-Granville Rd)
Dublin Village Tavern (Dublin)
McClellan’s Pub (Sawmill Rd)
Cavan Irish Pub (Merion Village)
Paddy Mac’s Pub (North High)
Flanagan’s Pub (3001 Reynoldsburg New Albany Road, Blacklick)
