You don’t have to travel far to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Charleston has plenty of bar crawls, parties, and events to bring out your inner Irish. St. Patrick’s Day is officially held on Friday, March 17, 2023 but parties and events start on March 11th. Consider this your go-to resource for all things St. Patrick’s Day in Charleston. We’ll be adding events and parties as they are announced!
ST. PATRICK’S DAY EVENTS & PARTIES in Charleston
Dunleavy’s Block Party
Sullivan’s Island
The Sullivan’s Island staple – Dunleavy’s Pub, is hosting their annual St. Patrick’s Day Block Party on Sullivans Island on Saturday, March 11, 2023 from 10:00am to 5:00pm.
St. Patrick’s Day Block Party and Parade
The 18th annual North Charleston St. Patrick’s Day Block Party is Saturday, March 11, 2023 from12:00pm to 5:00pm at Park Place East. There will be food trucks, a kids zone, and live music at multiple stages.
St. Paddy’s Pub Crawl
Downtown
The St. Paddy’s Pub Crawl is Saturday, March 11, 2023, from noon to 8:00pm at The Brick. Tickets range from $10-$33 and will include priority entry to participating bars, drink specials, giveaways, and prizes. Check-in for this event will be from noon and 3:00pm.
Shamrock Fest
Downtown
The Ritual Shamrock Fest is Friday, March 17, 2023 and Saturday, March 18, 2023 from 12:00pm to 2:00am at Ritual. Attendees can expect drinks, food, and live music all day and night at Rituals rooftop bar.
St. Patrick’s Day at Islander 71
Isle of Palms
St. Patrick’s Day at Islander 71 is Saturday, March 17, 2023 from 3:00pm to 11:00pm at Islander 71. Attendees can expect face painting, drink specials including discounted Jameson, and live music from Chief Brody.
Event Timeline
- Fairy Hair will start at 3:00pm
- Face Painters start at 4:30pm
- Lie Music is from 4:30pm-7:30pm
- Jameson Promo Girls from 5:30-6:30
- Closes at 11:00pm
Kiss Me I’m Irish St. Paddy’s Bar Crawl
Downtown
The Kiss Me I’m Irish St. Paddy’s Bar Crawl is a two-day event taking place on Friday, March 17, 2023, and Saturday, March 18, 2023, in Downtown Charleston. Registration will occur at JohnKing Grill & Bar, and attendees must pre-purchase their bar crawl wristband. This event is 21 and over only.
Tickets
- General Admission Day 1 (3/17) – $15
Registration is from 6:00pm to 11:00pm - Four Leaf Clover Day 1 (3/17) – $45 (4 guests)
Registration is from 6:00pm to 11:00pm - General Admission Day 2 (3/18) – $15
Registration is from 2:00pm to 8:00pm - Four Leaf Clover Day 2 (3/18) – $45 (4 guests)
Registration is from 2:00pm to 8:00pm - 2-Day All Access Pass (3/17 & 3/18) – $25
St. Patrick’s Day at Prohibition
Downtown
Prohibition is hosting a St. Patrick’s Day Brunch on Friday, March 17, 2023 at 11:00am and a St. Patrick’s Day Happy Hour from 4:00pm to 6:00pm. From 4:00pm to 6:00pm attendees can expect Irish whiskey tastings, discounted drinks, giveaways, and live music by The Danny Burns Band.
Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Downtown
The Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade is Friday, March 17, 2023, at 10:00am in Downtown Charleston. The parade will begin at St. Patrick’s Church at the corner of Radcliffe Street and St. Philips Street. The parade will finish at the Catholic Cathedral of St. John Baptist. The parade will include fire trucks, military units, local team mascots, marching bands, fiddlers, and Charleston’s Irish step dancers. Enjoy the best views of the parade from King Street!
Catch the Leprechaun 5K
Mount Pleasant
Catch the Leprechaun 5K is Friday, March 17, 2023, from 6:00pm to 9:00pm at Blue Sky Endurance at Carolina Park. Tickets to participate in the race are $50 and if you want to skip out on the race you can pay $12 to attend the after-race party. If you beat the leprechaun to the finish line will receive a prize!
This race is 6 years of age and over.
St. Patrick’s Day at Hotel Bennett
Downtown
Hotel Bennett is hosting a bagpipe performance on Friday, March 17th, 2023, from 4:00pm to 6:00pm in Gabrielle Plaza.
Triangle Char + Bar St. Patrick’s Day Party
West Ashley
Triangle Char and Bar St. Patrick’s Day Party is Friday, March 17, 2023, at 3:00pm at Triangle Char and Bar. Guests can expect live music, green beer, food and drink specials, and more! Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door. Sign up link will be live soon.
Lucky’s St. Patrick’s Day Crawl
Downtown
Lucky’s St. Patrick’s Day Crawl is Saturday, March 18, 2023, from 4:00pm to midnight starting at Bay Street Biergarten. Group tickets are $10 (if 4 or more tickets are purchased at a time) and single tickets are $15. Participating bars include Silver Dollar, Big Gun Burger Shop, Ritual, and Port of Call. Guests can expect 1-2 complimentary drinks or shots, drink specials, waived covers at all venues, and more! Check-in time for the crawl is between 4:00pm and 7:00pm at Bay Street Biergarten. This event is 21 or over only.
St. Patrick’s Day Party at Bay Street Biergarten
Downtown
The St. Patrick’s Day Party at Bay Street Biergarten is Saturday, March 18, 2023, from 1:00pm to 3:00pm. This event will include live music and a Guinness machine that takes your photo and prints it on the head of your Guinness! Admission is free.
Saint Pat’s Hangover Brunch
Downtown
The Saint Pat’s Hangover Brunch is Sunday, March 19, 2023 from 12:00pm to 3:00pm at Ritual. Enjoy brunch with specials like Jemeson baked beans, music, and for some extra hangover relief you can stay to get an IV from The Drip Bar Mount Pleasant.
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