St. Patrick’s Day Events & Parade
St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Post-Parade Party March 15 | MLK Drive & Wisconsin Ave.
Thousands of spectators line the streets to see the 100+ Parade units in celebration of Milwaukee’s rich Irish heritage. The Milwaukee St. Patrick’s Day Parade features Irish dance performances, live music, decorative floats, Irish wolfhounds and much more. See saintpatricksparade.org for updates and the parade route.
Join the 57th Shamrock Club of Wisconsin for post-parade festivities at the Irish Cultural and Heritage Center, 2133 W. Wisconsin Ave., from 2-6pm. See mkepostparade.us for details.
The Craic Through March 16 | Milwaukee Rep
This new musical re-creates the warmth of Irish pub music. Filled with Irish spirit and humor, and featuring such classics as “Danny Boy” and “Whiskey in the Jar”.
JigJam in Concert & Irish Family Day–Passport to Ireland March 1 & 2 | CelticMKE
On March 1, foot stomping, high energy badassery is what you’re in for when you see JigJam. March 2 enjoy a family-friendly way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with crafts, activities, music, food, dance, and more. celticmke.com
16th Annual Shamrock Shuffle March 8
Experience a congenial and festive St. Patrick’s Day atmosphere at bars and pubs in four Milwaukee neighborhoods. Tickets include a Shamrock Shuffle T-shirt, a passport lanyard for food and drink specials, no bar cover charges, and live Irish music and DJs. shamrockshufflewi.com
Lucky Leprechaun 7K March 15 | Hart Park, Wauwatosa
Run or walk your way in St. Paddy’s style through the beautiful town of Wauwatosa, starting and finishing in the historic Hart Park at 10am. Post-race party features live music at Leff’s Lucky Town. luckyleprechaunrun.com
St. Patrick’s Day Celebration March 17 | County Clare Irish Inn & Pub
Visit this traditional Irish pub, restaurant and bed & breakfast for Irish music, dance, food and more! Performers include Beglan Academy of Irish Dance, Barry Dodd, Ian Gould, The Scrubbers, Blackthorn Folly, and Frogwater. March 17, doors open at 8am for a full Irish breakfast; a blessing of the Shamrock at 10:30am, Celtic music and traditional Irish dancers. There will be a $5 donation to enter to benefit local charities. Countyclare-inn.com
Get Your Lucky On March 15-16 | Cedar Creek Settlement
Shop, sip tasty beverages, dine, and partake in St. Patrick’s Day weekend festivities. Listen to Carrie O’Tunne sing traditional Irish songs Saturday 12:30-3:30. From noon-3pm Sunday, enjoy the music of Brett Gaertner. cedarcreeksettlement.com