It’s that time of year when everyone’s Irish—or gets to celebrate like they are. Kick off the spring celebration at the big St. Patrick’s Day Parade and 5K / Leprechaun Fun Run down Tejon Street. And get your green on and to celebrate the luck of the Irish at all of the St. Patrick’s Day events in Colorado Springs. Many of the big celebrations happen the weekend before St. Patrick’s Day, so don’t miss out. And you can always get in the Irish mood at one of the Favorite Irish Pubs in Colorado Springs.
Here’s where to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in the Springs
St. Patrick’s Day at Jack Quinn’s
March 17
Jack Quinn’s Irish Pub and Restaurant
The downtown Irish pub is throwing its St. Patrick’s Day Big Bash all day long. From opening at 8 a.m. to closing at 11:30 p.m., there is a full schedule of live entertainment and plenty of Irish food and drink. Catch traditional Irish tunes, drinking songs, fiddling, Celtic rock and more from bands including Wirewood Station, Nerea the Fiddler, The McDeviants and more. And, of course, the pub is located on the parade route.
For a bonus, join Jack Quinn’s Thursday night March 16 for its 25th Birthday Celebration. Brian Clancy will bring the live music, and beer and whiskey prices will roll back to 1998, when the beloved Irish pub began. Jack Quinn’s will also be serving special Irish dishes and live music all month long.
St. Patrick’s Day Celebration with Ozonic!
March 17
COATI Uprise
Get on your dancing shoes. COATI is celebrating St. Paddy’s Day with the return of Ozonic. The band will play its electronic rock originals and maybe a few nostalgic covers on the stage at 8 p.m.
St. Patrick’s Day at Wackadoo Brewing
March 17
Wackadoo Brewing
What better way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day than with a pint of Irish Ale? Wackadoo Brewing will have $4 pints of Eric the Red Irish Red Ale all night long. Enjoy a pint or two with your friends, and dance the night away to the tunes of DJ TekLogic.
Colorado Springs Official St. Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl
March 17
Downtown Colorado Springs
Dress up like a leprechaun or dawn your best green attire. You’ll be finding liquid gold as you hop from bar to bar at this year’s St. Patrick’s Day bar crawl. Tickets to the crawl get you free entry into all participating bars, exclusive drink specials and the chance to win cash and prizes.
St. Patrick’s Day at Red Leg
March 17
Red Leg Brewing Company
Get your green on and head over to Red Leg Brewing Company for a full day of St. Paddy’s Day fun. The brewery will offer special drink deals, including $5 Green Beer and $6 Jameson, kicking off at 2 p.m. At 7 p.m., Lee & Co. kicks things up a notch with live music until 9:30 p.m.
JAKs Brewing St. Patrick’s Day Party
March 17
JAKs Brewing Company
Falcon and Peyton’s craft beer central is throwing a St. Patrick’s Day party with beer games, green beer, black and tans, live music, food and prizes for the best festive outfit. Local band Interrobang will play its alt rock/grunge/funk. And you can challenge your friends to axe throwing or compete in a cornhole tournament.
Boot Barn Hall’s St. Patrick’s Day Celebration
March 17
Boot Barn Hall at Bourbon Brothers
Not into Irish jigs and Celtic tunes? Then head over to Boot Barn Hall for a country spin on St. Paddy’s Day. Narrow Gauge, the country and classic rock dance band, and The Jason Wulf Band will perform. Doors open at 5 p.m., and one lucky ticket holder will win free tickets for a year.
Past St. Patrick’s Day Events
Whisky Tryst at Trainwreck
March 9
Trainwreck
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day early with all of the Irish whiskey and Irish cream liqueur you can imagine — or at least handle — at Trainwreck. Walk-ins are welcome, or you can purchase general admission or VIP tickets ahead of time. VIPs get access to a special tasting before the event kicks off, plus an exclusive whiskey during the event.
St. Patrick’s Day Parade
March 11
Downtown Colorado Springs
The green just doesn’t stop. This is one of the largest parades in the Springs, and it has been marching. With a chance for good weather, the revelers turn out, and the green keeps flowing down Tejon Street, from St. Vrain Street to Vermijo Street, beginning at noon.
Wear your Irish best and join the lucky thousands as the parade marches on in its 39th year. You can buy tickets for Grand Stand seating or just get there early to get your spot along the curb. There’s a whole collection of related events, but keep reading for those.
5K for St. Patrick’s Day
March 11
Downtown Colorado Springs
Lace up your running shoes and put on your green running gear to kick off the St. Patrick’s Day festivities downtown. The downtown course is flat and fast, speeding through the downtown area.
While you can run solo, group participation is encouraged through the Corporate Cup for businesses, the Military Cup for active-duty military members and the Four-Leaf Clover Four-Pack for any group of four. Make sure to stay after the race to watch the kids race in the annual Leprechaun Fun Run.
Leprechaun Fun Run
March 11
Downtown Colorado Springs
Kids and adults alike can embrace their inner mythical being at the annual Leprechaun Fun Run. The race starts at 11 a.m. and you can choose between a half-mile or a mile course. It’s always fun to watch the kids go all out for glory. Be sure to stick around afterward for the St. Patrick’s Day Parade.
Pedalin’ St. Pat’s 30K and 50K Ride
March 11
Trail’s End Taproom
If biking is your thing, join the Pedalin’ St. Pat’s for a festive group ride. You have two course options. The Intermediate 30K option (about 21 miles) follows paved paths in a loop near Garden of the Gods. The Challenging 50 K (about 31 miles) also follows a paved route through Garden of the Gods. Be sure to decorate your bike and ride in costume.
WhirlyBall St. Patrick’s Day Family Fun Bash
March 11
WhirlyBall
Enjoy a family-friendly St. Patrick’s Day at WhirlyBall where you’ll get access to WhirlyBall gamers, bowling, pop-up games, a lunch buffet, desserts and drinks. Choose between two windows of time: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. or 12:30 p.m. – 2 p.m.
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