St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated globally on March 17 in honor of Irish heritage and culture. If you're looking for fun ways to celebrate, the Greater Columbus area is here to help. Here are some of the best ways to celebrate St. Patrick's Day in Columbus.
Honor Irish Heritage & Tradition in Downtown Columbus
The Shamrock Club of Columbus, central Ohio's largest Irish organization, has held its St. Patrick's Day parade and celebration for nearly 90 years. Join in the fun Monday, March 17, beginning with Mass at St. Patrick's Church at 9:30, with the parade and procession directly following. The parade ends at the Greater Columbus Convention Center, which hosts the "Irish Family Reunion" with food, music and more. Visit the Shamrock Club of Columbus' website for more information.
The Shamrock Club of Columbus St. Patrick's Day Parade. Source: SCC Facebook.
Get a Little Lucky in Dublin
Named among the best places in the country to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day by Orbitz and U.S. Travel, the Columbus suburb of Dublin has plenty of ways to make the holiday special. Kicking off on March 15 with an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast followed by their St. Patrick's Day Parade in Historic Dublin. Don't miss the Celtic Cocktail Trail for adults and the Fairy Door Trail for kids. Learn more.
Dublin's St. Patrick's Day Parade is on March 15. Photo courtesy of Visit Dublin Ohio.
Put Some Pep in Your Step
Columbus’ very own The Drowsy Lads have been making waves in the Irish music scene for nearly 20 years. A staple at the annual Dublin Irish Festival and on stages across the country, the group is bringing Irish cheer with their traditional music and good humor in multiple St. Patrick’s Day shows. Check out their St. Patrick's Day (Monday, March 17) performances at Byrne's Pub (4:00 p.m.) and Natalie's Grandview (8:30 p.m.).
The Drowsy Lads
Have an Irish Feast
Almost every neighborhood has an Irish pub! Check out some of our favorites.
- Byrne's Pub in Grandview: You can't go wrong with their traditional Bangers & Mash.
- Dempsey's Food & Spirits: 10/10 recommend their Irish Totchos.
- Dublin Village Tavern in Historic Dublin: We love their Irish Eggrolls.
- Cavan Irish Pub on the south side: Ohio's only LGBTQ+ Irish Pub.
- O'Reilly's Pub in Clintonville.
- Mac's Proper Pub in the Short North Arts District: Don't miss their Scotch Egg appetizer.
- Fado Irish Pub at Easton.
- Old Bag of Nails: Their Traditional Pub Rueben is top-notch.
The Celtic Cocktail Trail takes you on a festive journey through Dublin.
Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth
A number of local bakeries and businesses offer green and rainbow treats—rumor has it they're even better on St. Patrick's Day. Here are a few of our favorites.
- Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams: Green Smoothie flavor
- Stauf's Coffee: Lucky Latte with Lucky Charms marshmallows on top.
- Kitties Cakes: The Mint Matcha
- Bake Me Happy: Vanilla Mint Cake
- Belle's Bread: Matcha Roll Cake
- The Buckeye Lady: Andy's (Andes) Mint Cookie Dough Stuffed Buckeye
- Donna's Delicious Dozen: Feelin' Fruitilicious Donut
