St. Patrick's Day parades, festivals & deals in South Florida

St. Patrick’s Day is an occasion for parades, festivals and other fun events in South Florida.

Events in 2023 in Broward, greater Palm Beach and Miami-Dade are varied dates in March, and lots of festivities are free.

Photo/Delray Parks & Recreation

Miami-Dade

Coral Gables

John Martin’s is back with their St. Patrick’s Day Street Festival, starting at 4 p.m. with live bands, other entertainment, traditional Irish food and drinks for sale and games. Free entry. Click here for more information.

Downtown Miami

St. Patrick’s Day Riverside Festival at The Wharf Miami, 114 SW N. River Dr. along the Miami River March 17 from 4 p.m. to 3 a.m. Enjoy some Irish fun with live entertainment, music, drink specials including purchase of a shot of Irish whiskey gets you a free Harp Lager. Wear green and come enjoy the fun!

The event is free and open to the public. For more information and to RSVP, click here.

St. Patrick’s Day Brickell Block Party at Tobacco Road by Kush, 650 S. Miami Ave., March 17 from 4 p.m. to 3 a.m. RSVP for free entry before 7 p.m. and get one free beer (limited to the first 500 people), general admission is $10 and includes one free beer and Irish party favors. Click here to RSVP.

Wynwood

SWARM brings back its popular St. Pat’s Wynwood festival to Wynwood Marketplace, 2250 NW 2 Ave., on Thursday, March 17 from 4 p.m. to 3 a.m. Festival goers will enjoy live music, DJ sets, green beer, Tullamore DEW specials and more. St. Pat’s Wynwood will feature Instagrammable moments with green-themed everything and photo opportunities throughout. To top it off, there will be a Leprechaun dunking contest and a giant pot of gold ball pit. Attendees will have the chance to jump into the pot to win two free green beer tickets. Guests who dress up in green will win a free drink ticket.

The event is free and open to all ages and the public. For more information and to RSVP, visit www.StPatsWynwood.com.

Restaurant, pub and entertainment deals & offers

Entertainment

Pembroke Pines Theatre of Performing Arts, 17195 Sheridan Street, is offering $5 off on tickets to Pippin. The deal is valid St. Patrick’s Day with promocode “Lucky.” “Pippin” is at the theater April 15-30 with regular prices of $35 and $25 for students and seniors.

Donuts

Participating Krispy Kreme stores are offering a free glazed doughnut March 16 and 17 to patrons wearing green.

Restaurants

Legends Tavern & Grille restaurants are offering deals March 17 including

12 – 1 p.m. $2 Green Draft Bud Lights
1 – 2 p.m. $3 16 oz. Guinness Draft Cans
2 – 3 p.m. $4 Jameson Florida Tea Shots
3 – 4 p.m. $5 Jameson Irish Whiskey Shots

Miller’s Ale House restaurants are offering St. Patrick’s Day items February 27 into March

Irish Egg Rolls: $11.99
Miller’s Ale House Reuben® $15.99
Irish Mule Pitchers for $13.95
Irish Breakfast & Green tea Shots for $5
Guinness 20oz. Draft for $5.99

The Wharf Fort Lauderdale and Wharf Miami are featuring St. Patrick’s Day festivities 4 p.m. – 12 a.m. March 17 with live entertainment and a free Harp Lager if you you buy an Irish whiskey. RSVP for venue in Fort Lauderdale or in Dade for an opportunity for a free shot glass while supplies last. Entry is free. Fee for table reservations applies.

Galuppi’s restaurant offers Irish step dancers, bagpipes, and live Irish music. Free entry. Purchasing food is encouraged. Reservations are accepted, 954-785-0226, 1103 North Federal Highway, Pompano 33062,

Greater Palm Beach

Boynton Beach

The 7^th annual Boynton Beach Blarney Bash is free:

When: Saturday, March 11, 2023, from 4 to 9: p.m.
Where: Downtown Boynton Beach at the Centennial Park & Amphitheater, 120 E. Ocean Ave., Boynton Beach.
What: Interactive activities for kids, vendors of cuisine and libations, bagpipes, live music, step dancers much more.
Featured Bands: Alive Beat, Spider Cherry, and Vibes Farm.

Free parking will be available at the following locations:

The City Hall parking lot; 129 E. Ocean Avenue
The public parking lots located at 115 N. Federal Highway and the surrounding area on NE 1^st Avenue and NE 4^th Street
The street parking available along East Ocean Avenue

Additional information about the Boynton Beach Blarney Bash, can be found at on the Boynton Beach CRA website or on the designated Facebook Event Page.

Delray Beach

St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Festival March 11 includes live entertainment, food trucks, Pipe & Drums and other fun in downtown Delray.

The parade with floats, fire engines & Pipes & Drums, is 12 p.m. on Atlantic Avenue, west from The Intracoastal Waterway to Northwest Fifth Avenue.

The festival is 1 p.m. – 7 p.m. at Old School Square, 51 N. Swinton Avenue, Delray, and includes live entertainment, vendors, and Pipes & Drums. Entry is free. Information is online.

Feature: Free St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Festival in Delray

Broward

Sunrise

A bit of a St. Patrick’s Vibe at Tunes & Trucks free event 6 p.m. in Sunrise. Entry and parking are free, Amphitheater, 10610 W. Oakland Park Boulevard, Sunrise. The event features live music and food vendors.

Fort Lauderdale

Parade & Festival in 2023 is 10:30 a.m. – 7 p.m. March 11 at Las Olas Intracoastal Promenade Park. The event includes exhibitors, dancing and other entertainment, and Irish food for purchase. For youngsters, a kids area is offered.

The parade is at 12 p.m. from Terramar Street to Las Olas Boulevard on A1A. It includes floats, pipes and drums, Irish dancers, street performers and interesting vehicles. Marching bands enhance the vibe. Feature: St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Festival in Fort Lauderdale

St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Photo/city of Hollywood

Hollywood

Fun featuring a parade & festival is 12 p.m. – 6 p.m. March 12 in downtown Hollywood. The parade at 1 p.m. includes floats, New York Police Department Emerald Society Pipe and Drum Corps, and others. The parade is at 1 p.m. with a route on Hollywood Boulevard and Harrison Street.

The festival features live entertainment and fun for kids. Feature: Free St. Patrick’s Day festival and parade in Hollywood

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