Michigan St Patricks Day Events 2026: 26 Awesome Ways to Celebrate! Clare Irish Festival, Pub Crawls, Parades! Detroit, Grand Rapids and Across the State
Article: Michigan St Patricks Day Events 2026: 26 Awesome Ways to Celebrate! Clare Irish Festival, Pub Crawls, Parades! Detroit, Grand Rapids and Across the State
When is St. Patrick's Day 2026?
St Patrick's Day 2026 is on Sunday, March 17, 2026
We've got 26 Awesome Ways to Celebrate Michigan St Patricks Day 2026! Do you crave green beer, shamrocks, salty pretzels, colorful parades, Irish festivals and all things Irish? We've got you covered!
Check out the Clare Irish Festival! It's super popular!
- Celebrate St. Patrick's Day in Detroit, Grand Rapids, Ludington, Bay City, Kalamazoo, Saugatuck, Holland, Grand Ledge
What is the Meaning of St. Patrick's Day?
St. Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland and has a long history of teaching people about Catholicism and Christianity. He incorporated the many traditions and Irish culture into his everyday life.
America started celebrating St. Patrick’s Day in 1762 when homesick Irish soldiers organized a fun parade with lively Irish music including bagpipes and drums. The parade brightened their spirits and the rest is history!
26 Unique Ways to Celebrate Michigan St Patricks Day 2026
St. Practice Bar Crawl 2026 in Royal Oak Michigan
St. Practice Bar Crawl 2026!
When: Saturday, March 7, 2026, 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Where: Check in locations: Royal Oak Taphouse, Fifth Avenue, 526 Main, Tequila Blue, Bar Louie, Buffalo Wild Wings, Ye Olde Saloon, Elephant and Co. Tap Room and several more.
You'll need a wristband so be sure to check in first at the bars listed above. Be sure to dress in your best St. Patty's day attire of green, white, gold and orange!
Saint Paddy's Day Party! | Sister Lakes Brewing Company | Dowagiac (Southwest Michigan)
When: March 7, 2026 at 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Where: Sister Lakes Brewing Company, 92500 County Road 690, Dowagiac, MI 49047-9021
Live Irish music, green beer, corned beef and cabbage, reuben sandwiches!
2026 Detroit St. Patrick’s Parade
2026 Detroit St. Patrick’s Parade - The 68th Annual Detroit St. Patrick’s Parade
When: March 15, 2026 at 1:00 pm.
Where: Michigan Avenue in Corktown
This colorful and cheerful parade attracts 80,000-100,000 people, making it one of the largest St. Patrick’s parades in the country and it features floats, marching bands, color guard units and more. John Heinzman will be the 2026 Grand Marshals!
2026 Detroit St. Patrick’s PARADE ROUTE MAP
43rd Annual Detroit Corktown Races 2026
Detroit Corktown Races
When: March 15, 2026
- Registration Opens: 9:00 AM
- Kids Quarter Mile: 10:30 AM
- Emerald Mile: 10:40 AM
- Corktown 5K: 11:00 AM. There will be 4 waves of groups starting at 11:00 am.
Be sure to enjoy the St. Patrick's Day Parade at 1:00 pm.
Where: The Corktown Races start and finish at Roosevelt Park.
The St. Patrick Parade Corktown Races have become one of the largest 5K races in Michigan. The event has seen steady growth to over 8,000 participants. Register early for the Detroit Corktown Races! Exciting Michigan St Patricks event!
Trivia Question: Why is the area called Corktown?
Corktown, a region in Detroit, became known as Corktown as the Irish were the largest group of new residents in Detroit. Most of the Irish were from County Cork which is the largest southern county in Ireland.
20th Annual St. Patrick/St. Joseph Party in Sterling Heights, MI
When: March 14, 2026 at 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm.
Cost: $44.43 per person.
Where: The American Polish Century Club, 33204 Maple Lane, Sterling Heights, MI
From 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm
51st Annual Clare Irish Festival 2026
The Clare Irish Festival is a blast! We will be there this year!
When: March 11th - 14th, 2026
Clare Irish Festival Parade: Saturday, March 14, 2026. Parade is at Noon.
Line up begins at 9am at the Clare VFW located at 145 Wilcox Pkwy,
Clare, MI
Craft and Vendor Market: Saturday, March 14, 2026 from 10 am to 4 pm. The show will be held at the Clare Primary School, 205 E. Wheaton Ave, Clare, MI.
Clare Beer Barrel Race: Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 3:00pm. Four Leaf Brewing.
The Annual Clare Irish Festival attracts thousands of spectators for a one-of-a-kind celebration! There will be a road race, craft show, food trucks, pet photo contest, strongman competition and lots more!
It's definitely a favorite way to celebrate Michigan St Patricks Day.
St. Patrick’s Day Ceili with The Elders | Live Irish Concert/Musical Event | Muskegon Michigan
St. Patrick’s Day Ceili with The Elders
When: March 21, 2026; 7:30 PM
Where: Frauenthal Center, 425 W Western Ave STE 200, Muskegon, MI
Buy your tickets early for this incredible musical event! This festive concert features one of America’s leading Celtic rock bands, known for blending Irish tradition with American folk rock.
2026 Clare Irish Festival Road Race
When: Saturday, March 14, 2026.
Where: Clare High School, 306 Schoolcrest Ave. Clare, MI 48617.
The race features a 5K Run, 10K Run, and 2 Mile Walk. The 10K Run will start at 9:00am, the 5K run will start at 9:05am, and the 2 Mile walk will begin at 9:15am. The start/finish line is in front of Clare High School. T-Shirts are limited to the first 500 participants to sign up, and each participant in the 5K, 10K, or 2 Mile walk will also receive a free pancake breakfast. Sign up early for the Clare Irish Road Race!
St. Practice Party | Canterbury Village | Adults only Michigan St Patricks party! 21+ Only
When: March 17, 2026; Starts at 1 pm
Where: Canterbury Village, 2357 Joslyn Ct, Lake Orion, MI 48360.
21+ Only only Michigan St Patricks party!
$6 cover at the gate, no charge for parking
Enjoy live music from Celtic Isles! LIVE music, dancing, Irish food, drink specials, and a HEATED tent!! (I'd still dress warm!)
Leprechaun Days at Canterbury Village - Irish Dancers, Magic Shows and Family Fun | Fun St. Patrick's Day Activities for Kids AND Adults!
Leprechaun Days is where everyone is a bit Irish!
When: March 14, 2026 - March 15, 2026; 11 am to 5 pm
Cost: $3 Online (plus sales tax/processing) OR $5 at the Gate – FREE PARKING
Where: Canterbury Village, 2357 Joslyn Ct, Lake Orion, MI 48360.
Get ready as this year, the tricky leprechauns will be hiding their lucky coins all over the grounds at Canterbury Village for the annual St. Patrick’s Day celebration! So, while you are there, explore the village and collect up to 10 coins! Bring them to participating shops for a prize!
Enjoy magic shows, shopping, and Irish dancers! So much Michigan St Patricks Day fun!
2026 Bay City St. Patrick's Day Races and Walk!
When: March 14 and 15, 2026
Where: Downtown Bay City
What:
- 8K
- 5K
- 5K Walk
- Leprechaun Races
- Irish Double
Bay City St. Patrick's Day Races and Walk Registration is easy! There are non-competitive walks, competitive walks, runs and races! Something for everyone, even the kids! Prices range from $8-$35. Prices increase after February 28th for some races and March 13, 2026 for others.
2026 St. Patrick's Day Parade | Downtown Holland
St. Patrick's Day Parade in Downtown Holland,
When: Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 12 PM
Where: This fun parade travels east down 8th Street from the 8th Street Marketplace (150 W. 8th St.) to the corner of 8th Street between College Avenue and Columbia Avenue
Fun continues along 8th Street at New Holland Brewing Company, Hops at 84 East, Curragh Irish Pub, and City Sen. Enjoy Irish dancers, bagpipers, and traditional Irish outfits during this colorful parade! Wear your kilt and come join in this magical green and gold celebration!
St. Patrick's Day Celebration
When: Tuesday, March 17 2026 at 11:00AM — 10:00PM
Where: The Curragh Irish Pub, 73 E. 8th St., Holland, MI
Grab your best green garb and come to The Curragh Irish Pub for a proper St. Patrick's day celebration!
Celts and Kayaks at Crystal Mountain!
Cheers to a fun-filled St. Patrick's weekend!
When: March 21, 2026
- 9:30 - 10:45 am: Kayaks on the Snow Registration
- 11am: Kayaks on the Snow Race
+ Lots of other fun activities happening throughout the day.
Where: On the Cheers to Lou slope. Crystal Mountain, 12500 Crystal Mountain Dr. Thompsonville, Michigan 49683
Will you be the fastest one down the race course? Equipment provided, personal equipment is prohibited. Visit Crystal Mountain's website for registration info, requirements, rules and more info. What a fun outdoor activity for the whole family!
2026 St Patrick's Evening Lighted Parade | Coloma | Southwest Michigan
St Patrick's Evening Lighted Parade
When: Downtown Coloma Lighted Parade is March 14, 2026
St. Patrick’s Day Celebration Parade | Grand Ledge, Michigan
St. Patrick’s Day Celebration, Grand Ledge, Michigan.
When: Saturday, March 14, 2026; 2:00 PM Parade in Downtown Grand Ledge.
Where: Bridge Street, Grand Ledge
If you have Celtic Pride or just want to see a Wee Bit of Irish, come on down to Bridge Street and take in the sites and sounds of the parade.
Lucky's St Patrick's Day Bar Crawl | Kalamazoo Michigan | Fun Things to do this Michigan St Patricks Day!
When: Saturday, March 14, 2026: 4:00 PM - 10:00 pm
Where: Downtown Kalamazoo
Includes 6 + venues, 2-3 drinks/shots and a fun after party!
Shamrock Run, Walk & Roll - 5th Annual! | Wick’s Park Bar & Grill | West Michigan
Dress in your most fun and colorful Irish costume! There will be a prize for the most spirited!!
Shamrock Walk & Roll
When: Saturday, March 14, 2026; 10:40am packet pickup
Where: Wick’s Park Bar & Grill, Wick's Park Bar & Grille, 449 Water St Saugatuck, MI 49453
At 11:15 AM the 3.2 mile run starts at Wicks Park Bar & Grill. This run takes place through downtown Saugatuck.
2026 St. Patrick's Day Bar Crawl | Detroit St. Patrick's Day Event
St. Patrick's Day Bar Crawl in Detroit
When: Saturday, March 14th, 2026
Event Time: 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Get your tickets online. This is the must-attend St. Patrick’s Day event in Detroit for 2026!
Check in spots:
Corktown Tavern
- Corktown Area, Detroit, MI
- Check-in available from 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
The Whisky Parlor
- Greektown Area, Detroit, MI
- Check-in available from 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
St. Patrick's Day in Downtown Ludington | Irish Jog!
St. Patrick's Day Ludington is full of shamrocks and surprises!
When: March 14th, 2026
- These are details from 2025, we haven't seen updates for 2026 yet: 7:30 am – 8:45 am – Get your Irish Jog/Run Packet at the Legacy Plaza located at 110 N. James St., Ludington, MI
- 9 am – Irish Jog 1 Mile Run/5k/10k! Get your stretches in! The Irish Jog route begins at the corner of Loomis St. and Rath Ave. and back again!
There will also be live music and fun live entertainment! What a fun Michigan St Patricks event!
2026 St. Patrick's Day Party | Canterbury Village | Live Music, Bag Pipes, Dancing, Irish Food!
St. Patrick's Day Party
When: Sunday, March 17, 2026, Beginning at 1PM!
Where: Canterbury Village, 2357 Joslyn Ct, Lake Orion, MI 48360.
$6 Cover, FREE Parking, Ages 21 and Up Only
Let's celebrate St. Patrick's Day with shamrocks and shenanigans at Canterbury Village's annual bash on the C-Pub patio. Enjoy live music, bagpipes, dancing, Irish food, drink specials in a cozy heated tent!
The 71st Bay City St. Patrick’s Day Parade | Downtown Bay City, Michigan
The 69th Bay City St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Downtown Bay City, Michigan.
When: March 15, 2026 at 2 pm.
Where: The parade is heading down historic Center Avenue (Center and Park Avenues), ending at Wenonah Park in Downtown Bay City.
**See our parade map below!
This annual celebration and parade is everything Irish, it's one heck of a show! Shamrocks, lively floats and candy galore! We will be there for sure!
The 71st Bay City St. Patrick’s Day PARADE ROUTE MAP
Grab our map below of the Bay City St. Patrick’s Day parade! Get there early as it's gonna be nuts!
Kalamazoo K-Wings “World Famous” Green Ice Game for Michigan St Patricks Day!
Kalamazoo K-Wings-“World Famous” Green Ice game,
When: Saturday, March 14, 2026
Where: 3600 Vanrick Dr, Kalamazoo, MI.
Kalamazoo’s annual ‘Green Ice’ game is an absolute blast! It’s the biggest St. Patrick’s Day celebration in Kalamazoo! Enjoy green beer, great hockey and the postgame jersey auction.
My friends, if you want a good time, I highly recommend a K-Wings hockey night. I absolutely love hockey in this arena as the energy is high and the view is amazing if you spring for the closer seats. What a fun Michigan St Patricks event!
2026 Irish Off Ionia Festival | Downtown Grand Rapids
Irish on Ionia festival - Ionia Ave, Downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan
When: Saturday, March 14, 2026 from 11 am - 9 pm
Where: Calder Plaza, downtown Grand Rapids
Michigan's largest St. Patrick's day street party!
This incredible St. Patrick's Day festival will have two stages with lots of live entertainment! Enjoy live music, dance and street performances, and fun DJs. Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with live performances at Calder Plaza!
Where to Taste the Luck of the Irish for St. Patrick's Day in Grand Rapids! Cheers!
Flanagan’s Irish Pub - 139 Pearl Street, Grand Rapids. Enjoy their annual St. Patrick’s Day celebration with live Irish music, drinks and food.
Quinn & Tuites Irish Pub, 1535 Plainfield NE, Grand Rapids, MI Come on out for the Paddy’s Day Celebration!
O’Toole’s Public House - 448 Bridge St NW, Grand Rapids, MI, Offers Guinness on tap, Irish whiskeys and crowd pleasers like the Filthy Tater Tots, Truffle Grilled Cheese and their delicious Reubens.
Grattan Irish Pub about 20 miles northeast of downtown GR, is a friendly neighborhood pub with a large, from-scratch food menu.
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