Denver’s St. Patrick’s season has grown beyond one day into a weekend full of parades, pub crawls, festivals, and block parties — perfect for visiting friends, locals, or anyone looking to celebrate Irish spirit in the Mile High City.
Here’s what’s happening in March 2026:
Saturday, March 14 — Denver St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Denver St. Patrick's Day Parade📍 Downtown Denver (Starts at 19th & Wynkoop and continues along Blake St.)🕤 9:30 AM step-off on Saturday, March 14, 2026 — this is one of the largest St. Patrick’s parades in the West and a quintessential Mile High event.
🎉 Tip: Arrive early to pick a good viewing spot along the route and stick around afterward to grab brunch or coffee before other festivities kick off.
👉 Details & parade route info: denverstpatricksdayparade.com | https://www.denverstpatricksdayparade.com/ParadeRoute.html
March 14 — Irishfest Denver (All Day)
Irishfest Denver 🕗 8 AM – 8 PM Saturday, March 14, 2026 📍 Ballpark District at 21st & Blake (near Coors Field)
This neighborhood festival runs alongside the parade route and is a great daytime hang with Irish coffee, local food and drinks, vendors, and celebration energy.
🎟 Tickets and info: irishfestdenver.com
Saturday, March 14 — St. Patrick’s Pub Crawl & Block Party (LoDo & RiNo)
Multiple massive bar crawl options are planned, perfect if your group is celebrating all day into the night:
Denver St. Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl & Block Party 📍 LoDo & RiNo neighborhoods 🕐 1:00 PM – late night March 14 🍻 Includes access and drink specials at 15+ participating venues with bar maps, drink coupons, and welcome shots.
Expect party stops at bars, lounges and clubs throughout downtown — perfect for a full-day festival vibe.
Official Bar Crawl + Block Party Info & Tickets: Check Eventbrite listings like this one.
March 13–14 — Denver St. Paddy’s Day Night Bar Crawl (Friday & Saturday)
Friday, March 13 — Night Crawl 🎉 7:30 PM – 2:00 AM📍 Multiple bars including Wonderyard Garden + Table, Belles & Boots, Swanky’s Vittles & Libations, Sidecar Lounge, The Retro Room Bar, ViewHouse — curated stops with no cover during crawl hours.
This Friday night event is great if you want to kick off St. Patrick’s weekend early — tickets are limited and include wristbands for crawl access. Check Eventbrite listings like this one.
Other Crawl Options
- Denver St. Patrick’s Weekend Bar Crawl — Saturday, March 14 from 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM with wristband entry, drink specials, a free after party, and souvenir map.
- Some crawls include drink tokens and photo ops as part of ticket perks.
Click here for Pub Crawl options!
Saturday Morning & Brunch Parties
If you’re celebrating early, check out:
St. Patrick’s Day at Federales Denver 📅 Saturday, March 14 🕘 9 AM – noon 🍀 Includes 4 drink tickets and a breakfast buffet with drink specials.
Perfect for green cocktails and brunch energy before the parade. Click here to learn more!
Free & Community Events
While Denver’s larger events stack on Saturday, nearby suburbs also host their own celebrations:
- Blarney On Belmar — Saturday, March 7 in Lakewood featuring live music, food, vendors, kids activities, and Irish dancing from 11 AM – 4 PM.
This early neighborhood celebration is a fun pre-St. Patrick’s way to kick off the month! Click here for more information!
Quick Calendar
March 7 – Blarney On Belmar (11 AM–4 PM)March 13 – Friday Night Bar Crawl (7:30 PM–2 AM)March 14 – Parade (9:30 AM)March 14 – Irishfest Denver (8 AM–8 PM)March 14 – Pub Crawl & Block Party (1 PM–late)March 14 – Federales Denver Brunch (9 AM–12 PM)
Tips for Planning
🍀 Wear green — Denver embraces the tradition everywhere you go.🚕 Plan transportation — Lyft, Uber, public transit, and designated drivers are strongly recommended after evening crawls.📱 Tickets sell out — Especially pub crawls and party wristbands, so purchase early.
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