From lively parades and waterfront parties to Irish whiskey cocktails and festive sweets, South Florida is going green for St. Patrick’s Day. Here are some of the best parades, parties and special treats happening around Miami, Fort Lauderdale and beyond.
7Now Fort Lauderdale Shamrock Run
WHAT: Lace up for the 13th annual Shamrock Run featuring 4-mile and 7.11-mile races plus a Lucky Leprechaun Kids Dash. All finishers receive medals, and runners 21+ can celebrate with a complimentary beer using their bib. Post-race festivities include food, music and entertainment at Huizenga Park.
WHEN: Sun., Mar. 15 starting at 7:40am
WHERE: Huizenga Park, 32 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale
MORE INFO: 7Now Shamrock Run
Batch Gastropub Miami
WHAT: Batch stretches St. Patrick’s Day into a full weekend celebration with festive drink specials. Expect $2 car bombs during brunch and $7 shots of house-made pecan whiskey and Paddy’s Irish whiskey, all served in the lively Brickell gastropub atmosphere.
WHEN: Sat., Mar. 14–Tue., Mar. 17
WHERE: 30 SW 12 St., Miami
MORE INFO: Batch Gastropub
Cry Baby Creamery
WHAT: Celebrate with two limited-time boozy ice cream flavors: Guinness Crunch with Jameson caramel, brownies and pretzel crunch, and Irish Coffee made with Jameson whiskey and coffee ice cream. Available by the scoop, cone or pint.
WHEN: Thu., Mar. 12–Tue., Mar. 17
WHERE: Cry Baby Creamery locations in Kendall and Palmetto Bay
MORE INFO: Cry Baby Creamery
The Dead Flamingo Bar
WHAT: A St. Patrick’s Day Singles Night takeover turns this Little Havana bar into a playful matchmaking party with drink specials, music and “The Lucky Pair Game,” where guests race to the bar with a partner to win shots.
WHEN: Tue., Mar. 17, 8pm–2am
WHERE: 1728 SW 8th St., Miami
MORE INFO: The Dead Flamingo
JohnMartin’s St. Patrick’s Celebrations
WHAT: Miami’s fave Irish pub hosts its 33rd annual St. Patrick’s Street Festival with live bands, Irish fare, bar stations and a U2 tribute performance. The festivities continue on St. Patrick’s Day with a packed pub, festive bites and expertly poured pints.
WHEN: Sat., Mar. 14 starting at 2pm; Tue., Mar. 17
WHERE: JohnMartin’s, 253 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables
MORE INFO: JohnMartin’s
Pelican Grand St. Paddy’s Day Party
WHAT: Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with Seaside Shenanigans – whiskey tastings, festive contests, raffles, a Celtic-inspired menu.
WHEN: Tues., March 17 from 5:30-8:30pm
WHERE: 2000 N Ocean Blvd, Fort Lauderdale
MORE INFO: Pelican Grand
PIER 5 St. Patrick’s Day Celebration
WHAT: PIER 5 brings four days of Irish-inspired festivities to the Bayside waterfront with festive décor, live music, drink specials and a lively crowd dressed in green.
WHEN: Sat., Mar. 14–Tue., Mar. 17
WHERE: PIER 5, Bayside Marketplace, 401 Biscayne Blvd., Miami
MORE INFO: Pier5Miami
Regatta Grove St. Patrick’s Celebration
WHAT: Celebrate with a tropical twist along the bayfront with festive décor, music and drink specials. Guests who purchase an Irish whiskey shot receive a complimentary beer, and early RSVPs can snag a free shot glass.
WHEN: Sat., Mar. 14
WHERE: Regatta Grove, 3415 Pan American Dr., Miami
MORE INFO: Regatta Grove
Rosa Sky Rooftop
WHAT: Raise a glass 22 stories above Brickell with skyline views and St. Patrick’s Day drink specials including Irish Mules, Green Tea Shots and green draft beers. DJs and shareable bites keep the rooftop energy going all evening.
WHEN: Tue., Mar. 17
WHERE: 115 SW 8th St., 22nd Floor, Miami
MORE INFO: Rosa Sky Rooftop
The Salty
WHAT: The Salty debuts its first-ever crullers for St. Patrick’s Day, including a Malted Milk & Matcha Cruller and an Irish Coffee Cruller finished with edible gold leaf.
WHEN: Tue., Mar. 17
WHERE: All The Salty locations
MORE INFO: Salty Donut
St. Patrick’s Day Festival at Galuppi’s
WHAT: This two-day celebration features Irish music, bagpipers, dancers and festive food and drinks. A shopping market and kids’ activities take place March 15, while evening concerts feature tribute bands Wide Awake and Celtic Mayhem.
WHEN: Sun., Mar. 15 and Tue., Mar. 17, 11am–3:30pm
WHERE: Galuppi’s, 1103 N. Federal Hwy., Pompano Beach
MORE INFO: Galuppi’s
St. Patrick’s Parade & Festival, Fort Lauderdale
WHAT: The celebration begins with the ceremonial green street striping on Las Olas Boulevard, followed by a day of Irish culture with a parade, live music, kids’ zone, games, food and drinks. Watch floats, pipe bands and dancers march through downtown.
WHEN: Fri., Mar. 13 at 4:30pm (street striping); Sat., Mar. 14 festival 11am–7pm; parade at noon
WHERE: Tunnel Top Plaza and Las Olas Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale
MORE INFO: St. Patrick’s Parade and Festival
Sweet Caroline Karaoke Bar
WHAT: Sing your heart out during four days of St. Patrick’s festivities with themed cocktails and high-energy karaoke. Guests who RSVP receive a complimentary drink to kick off the celebration.
WHEN: Sat., Mar. 14–Tue., Mar. 17 (Brickell); Sat., Mar. 14 (Wynwood)
WHERE: 1111 SW 1st Ave., Miami (Brickell) and 2445 N. Miami Ave., Miami (Wynwood)
MORE INFO: Sweet Caroline Karaoke Bar
Sweet Liberty + Clarke’s
WHAT: For one night only, Sweet Liberty celebrates with Laura Cullen and the team behind the late Irish bar Clarke’s, offering some of their signature dishes.
WHEN: Tue., Mar. 17 starting at 4pm
WHERE: 237-B 20th St., Miami Beach
MORE INFO: Sweet Liberty
The Sylvester
WHAT: Midtown’s retro cocktail bar celebrates with a four-drink St. Patrick’s Day menu in collaboration with Teeling Whiskey. Highlights include the Irish Maid with St-Germain and cucumber and the Caife Pointe with cold brew and salted cardamom cream.
WHEN: Tue., Mar. 17
WHERE: 3456 N. Miami Ave., Miami
MORE INFO: The Sylvester
The Wharf Fort Lauderdale
WHAT: The Wharf goes green with festive décor, specialty cocktails and lively waterfront celebrations. Guests who RSVP can snag a complimentary shot glass while supplies last.
WHEN: Sat., Mar. 14 and Tue., Mar. 17
WHERE: 20 W. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale
MORE INFO: The Wharf Fort Lauderdale
Wynwood St. Patrick’s Day Block Party
WHAT: One of Miami’s biggest St. Patrick’s celebrations takes over Wynwood Marketplace with DJs, drink specials, food vendors and games. Early arrivals can score free green beer, while open-bar ticket holders enjoy unlimited drinks and exclusive lounge access.
WHEN: Tue., Mar. 17, 6pm–3am
WHERE: Wynwood Marketplace, 2250 NW 2nd Ave., Miami
MORE INFO: Wynwood Block Party
