Top o’ the morning to ya! You’re about to see a whole lotta green this weekend, as Sunday, March 17, is St. Patrick’s Day! There’s a handful of parties happening around town—so be sure to wear your green, drink some Guinness, and be ready to paddy. Can’t pinch this!
But First… Shoot Your Shot
March Madness is coming in hot, and one of the best spots to watch it all go down is Bru’s Public House! The neighborhood bar offers tons of TVs and great food and drinks, so you and your crew can post up with fellow fans and immerse yourselves in all the excitement. This month, we’re giving away a $50 gift card to use at either the West Raleigh location or new Carrboro outpost. Ball is life! 🏀
You’re in for a Shamrockin’ Good Time at Tap Yard
Tap Yard is blowing it out all weekend for a Shamrockin’ St. Paddy’s Day Party Friday, March 15, through Sunday, March 17. Swing by Friday for live music from MikeMickxer Duo; then prepare yourself for a daylong party on Saturday featuring drink specials, green beers, Irish whiskeys, live music, and food; and close out the weekend on Sunday with games, crafts, drafts, and more live music! 🎶
Shake Your Shamrocks at the Raleigh St. Patrick’s Day Parade
The end of the rainbow? You can find it at the end of the annual Raleigh St. Patrick’s Day Parade! Taking place Saturday, March 16, the traditional Irish procession kicks off at the State Capitol Building, continues down Fayetteville Street, and ends at Lenoir Street. Embrace the lucky spirit with dancers, marching bands, dogs, and more—and stick around for the official after-party at Hibernian Pub! 🍻
Have Dublin the Fun at Killjoy 🐶
The cutest clovers in the patch can be found at Killjoy’s St. Patrick’s Day Cocktail Paw-ty on Saturday, March 16, from 4 to 6 p.m., in partnership with Cause for Paws. The adoption event is sure to be pure gold! Later that night, go green for Killjoy’s Pat’s-themed drag show. Plus, be sure to try out their new spring menu!
Get the Paddy Started With a Bar Crawl! 😎
Stay up all night to get lucky via Mac Events’ Raleigh St. Pat’s Pub Crawl, returning for its 18th year (!) on Saturday, March 16. Starting at 3 p.m., you’ll work your way around different Glenwood South bars while enjoying shooters, prizes, entertainment, swag, and other souvenir items—then at 8 p.m, close out the night with a dancey after-party. It’s bound to be a brew-tiful day!
Keep the Good Vibes Going With Trivia and Tacos 🌮
Trade bangers and mash and Irish coffee for tacos, beer, and trivia during Midtown Raleigh Alliance’s always-popular Trivia & Tacos event on Thursday, March 21, at Clouds Brewing Taproom! Your first drinks and tacos from Torchy’s are on the house. Registration is free for members and just $10 for nonmembers.
Friday Five: Get Ready To Spring Forward Into the Weekend, Raleigh!
As hibernation season comes to a close, it’s time to embrace the vibrant energy of March—and yes, that means celebrating my birthday all month long! Starting with this weekend’s exciting lineup, Raleigh is buzzing with a plethora of events—from birthday bashes to block parties to classical music extravaganzas. So, why wait?! Let’s dive right into this week’s Friday Five and make the most of every moment!