20 Ways to Celebrate Saint Patrick's Day 2024 around Boston 

It’s that time of year. The color green is slowly spreading across Boston and anyone with vaguely Irish roots is migrating to Southie. Saint Patrick’s Day is almost here and you don’t want to miss the opportunity to experience one of Boston’s most beloved traditions, and to drink your weight in Guinness. Sláinte! by Celina Colby Events are listed in chronological order. <a href="https://www.thebostoncalendar.com/events/traditional-irish-music-sessions-at-the-druid--771/30005">Traditional Irish Music Sessions at The Druid</a> When: Every Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday Where: Cambridge Info: Immerse yourself in Irish culture by enjoying traditional Irish music performances at The Druid three times a week, all year round. While you take in the concert, snack on pub fare and classic Irish eats. <a href="https://www.thebostoncalendar.com/events/harpoon-st-patrick-s-festival--7/451194">Harpoon St. Patrick's Festival</a> When: Friday 3/8-Saturday 3/9 Where: Seaport Info: Harpoon’s legendary two-day celebration of Saint Patrick’s Day includes a pro wrestling bout dubbed the Shamrock Slam, live Irish music, an expanded beer selection including a green beer, VIP parties with Irish fare, and much more.  <a href="https://www.thebostoncalendar.com/events/st-patrick-s-day-at-the-dubliner/451421">St. Patrick’s Day at The Dubliner</a> When: Friday 3/8-Friday 5/10 Where: Downtown Info: In anticipation of Saint Patrick’s Day (and for two months after), The Dubliner is getting serious about their Irish roots with live music, comedy shows, and a guest chef who’s worked at multiple Michelin-starred restaurants. <a href="https://www.thebostoncalendar.com/events/noir-bar-presents-derry-girls-pop-up-for-saint-patrick-s-day-at-the-charles-hotel/450588">Derry Girls Pop-Up at Noir Bar</a> When: Monday 3/11-Sunday 3/17 Where: Harvard Square Info: The Derry Girls are taking over at Noir Bar in Harvard Square. The week leading up to Saint Patrick’s Day you can order special cocktails like Erin’s Diary and The English Lad and connect with other Derry Girls fans.  <a href="https://www.thebostoncalendar.com/events/st-patrick-s-day-adult-night/451220">St. Patrick's Day Adult Night at LEGO Discovery Center</a> When: Wednesday 3/13, 7pm Where: Somerville Info: Get in touch with your inner child at the LEGO Discovery Center Saint Patrick’s Day Adult Night featuring a Saint Patrick’s Day-themed building competition, a quest challenge, a movie in their 4D theater, and more fun.  <a href="https://www.thebostoncalendar.com/events/show-off-your-irish-spirit-at-south-street-diner-during-their-st-patrick-s-day-celebration-beginning-wednesday-march-13th-through-parade-day--2/450261">South Street Diner Saint Patrick’s Day</a> When: Wednesday 3/13-Sunday 3/17 Where: Chinatown Info: Boston’s longest running late night restaurant will transform into a lively Irish haven the week of Saint Paddy’s Day with tons of festive decor and menu specials like corned beef sandwiches and Shamrock Shakes. Sip a green beer, take a load off, and request an Irish anthem on the jukebox.  <a href="https://www.thebostoncalendar.com/events/beer-and-chocolate-pairing-event-at-deluca-s-cellars-on-charles/450966">Beer and Chocolate Pairing</a> When: Thursday 3/14, 6pm Where: Beacon Hill Info: Head to Charles Street for a festive evening pairing classic beers with fine Swiss chocolates, a match made in heaven, or Ireland. Try six different pairings and then experiment with your own.  <a href="https://www.thebostoncalendar.com/events/st-patrick-s-weekend-sam-adams-downtown/450099">St. Patrick's Weekend at Sam Adams Downtown</a> When: Friday 3/15-Saturday 3/16 Where: Downtown Info: Sam Adams’ Downtown Taproom will be decked out to the nines for Saint Patrick’s Day and serving up Irish beers to boot. Fuel up with a corned beef flatbread and then jam out to live music and DJ sets all weekend long. <a href="https://www.thebostoncalendar.com/events/dropkick-murphys-pennywise-st-patrick-s-day-tour/437039">Dropkick Murphy’s St. Patrick’s Day Tour</a> When: Friday 3/15-Sunday 3/17 Where: Fenway Info: Every year the Dropkick Murphy’s come back to their hometown for Saint Patrick’s Day and do it up with a killer concert. This year, catch them at MGM Music Hall with special guest Pennywise.  <a href="https://www.thebostoncalendar.com/events/st-paddy-s-day-pregame-at-lovejoy/450635">St. Paddy’s Day Pre-Game at Lovejoy Wharf</a> When: Saturday 3/16, 11:30am Where: West End Info: Start getting ready for Saint Patrick’s Day the day before at Lovejoy Wharf where DJ C8 will get partygoers hyped and traditional Irish music will set the mood. Wear green, sip Irish style beers, and get ready to party.  <a href="https://www.thebostoncalendar.com/events/park-9-dog-bar-st-patrick-s-day-party-parade/451054">Park-9 Dog Bar St. Patrick's Day Party &amp; Parade</a> When: Saturday 3/16, 2pm  Where: Everett Info: Grab a Saint Patrick’s Day-themed cocktail at the Park-9 Dog Bar and watch an adorable Saint Paddy’s Parade of adoptable dogs from Great Dog New England Rescue. Bring your own pup or come solo to meet the adoptees.  <a href="https://www.thebostoncalendar.com/events/st-patrick-s-day-weekend-at-aeronaut/450844">St. Patrick's Day Weekend at Aeronaut</a> When: Saturday 3/16, 2:30pm Where: Somerville Info: Listen to live Irish music from local artists Gwen Johnston &amp; Friends and Forfocseic &amp; Thom Dunn all day Saturday. Top off the day with Irish style brews from Aeronaut.  <a href="https://www.thebostoncalendar.com/events/stout-fest-at-lamplighter-broadway/450725">Stout Fest at Lamplighter Broadway</a> When: Saturday 3/16, 3pm Where: Kendall Square Info: Stout Fest is a celebration of dark brews and all things green, where you can sample dark beer flights, play brewery games, and wear your best green outfit in celebration of the holiday.  <a href="https://www.thebostoncalendar.com/events/comedy-cocktails-st-patrick-s-show/447183">Comedy &amp; Cocktails St Patrick's Show</a> When: Saturday 3/16, 8pm  Where: Quincy Info: Sip a frosty Irish style beer or a themed cocktail and watch a program of comedians headlined by Jim McCue who was dubbed “Boston’s King of Crowd Work.”  <a href="https://www.thebostoncalendar.com/events/st-patrick-s-day-at-spin-boston/450705">St. Patrick’s Day at SPIN Boston</a> When: Saturday 3/16-Sunday 3/17 Where: Seaport Info: Celebrate the holiday at SPIN Boston with ping-pong games, festive cocktails, Irish-style bites, and surprises akin to a pot of gold.  <a href="https://www.thebostoncalendar.com/events/st-patrick-s-day-the-greg-hill-foundation-s-southie-social/450230">The Greg Hill Foundation's Southie Social</a> When: Sunday 3/17, 11am Where: South Boston Info: The Southie Social is the VIP Saint Patrick’s Day Parade party experience. Listen to a live band and DJ, enjoy themed food and beverages, and snag a front row seat to the parade. Proceeds go to the Greg Hill Foundation which supports local families impacted by tragedy. <a href="https://www.thebostoncalendar.com/events/st-pats-fun-run/451367">St. Patrick’s Day Fun Run</a> When: Sunday 3/17, 11:30am Where: Bow Market Info: Get your blood pumping this Saint Patrick’s Day with a 5K Fun Run that ends with a party at Bow Market. Your ticket includes your first beer (or coffee) and a speciality Irish-themed baked potato from Saus.  <a href="https://www.thebostoncalendar.com/events/3rd-annual-st-patrick-s-day-speedway-crawl/451228">3rd Annual St. Patrick's Day Speedway Crawl</a> When: Sunday 3/17, 12pm Where: Brighton Info: Hit all the businesses at The Speedway and enjoy Saint Patrick’s Day food and drink specials along the way. Peruse local goods at Brighton Bazaar and enter to wine a variety of prizes.  <a href="https://www.thebostoncalendar.com/events/south-boston-st-patrick-s-day-parade-2023/376016">South Boston St. Patrick's Day Parade</a> When: Sunday 3/17, 1pm Where: South Boston Info: This is one of Boston’s most famous celebrations. For more than 110 years this parade has celebrated Saint Patrick’s Day in South Boston, Boston’s biggest Irish-American neighborhood. See marching bands, police and army contingents, specialty vehicles, and unending Irish pride.  <a href="https://www.thebostoncalendar.com/events/st-patricks-day-live-performence/450965">St. Patrick’s Day Live Performance</a> When: Sunday 3/17, 2pm Where: Roxbury Info: The Long Live Roxbury Brewery will celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day with a live performance of Irish Goth Folk Music by Vudu Sisters and Irish-style beer on tap.

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