St. Patrick’s Day is coming up on Wednesday, March 17th and we’ve been looking for all of the best things to do to celebrate. COVID-19 has certainly changed things and there are less events than usual. However, we’ve rounded up all of the best virtual and in-person St. Paddy’s Day events in Kentucky, as well as a few Irish restaurants in Kentucky where you can dine in or order take-out.
NOTE: Due to COVID-19, all event details are subject to change. Please verify any details with event organizers. Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
St. Patrick’s Day Events in Kentucky
Virtual: Shamrocks & Shenanigans Virtual 4 Mile Run Walk
Complete 4 miles in one go, or a little at a time between March 1 and March 30, wear your finest St. Patrick’s Day attire and have fun!
When: 1-30 March 2021
Where: Virtual, participate from anywhere
Tickets: From $29, Eventbrite
Campbellsville: Create – St. Patrick’s Day Boutonniere
Get ready to wear some green with an easy-to-sew St. Patrick’s Day Felt Boutonniere by Creativebug. Each kit will come with materials for two boutonnieres.
When: 11 March 2021
Where: Taylor County Public Library, Campbellsville
Tickets: Free, Eventbrite
Bowling Green: St. Pat’s Dash 2021
Come and enjoy this family friendly event to support Phoenix Rising, a local non profit. Walk, run, or shuffle and dress in your favorite St. Pat’s costume. Virtual option available.
When: 13 March 2021
Where: Kereiakes Park Disc Golf Course, Bowling Green, KY
Tickets: $35, 18 and under free, Eventbrite
Louisville: St. Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl
Louisville is the perfect spot to enjoy the magic of St. Patrick’s Day! Come decked out in green as we celebrate with other fun-loving people at Louisville’s BEST Bars! Everyone is Irish on St. Patrick’s Day, so show up and drink up! This is a bar crawl you won’t want to miss!
When: 13 March 2021
Where: Louisville’s BEST Bars TBA
Tickets: $20, includes admission, a bar crawl map, drink specials and more, Eventbrite
Louisville: St. Patrick’s Parade
Louisville’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade is back! ROUTE: Streets close down and Parade begins at 3:00pm at the corner of Broadway & Baxter. Floats/Units continue down Baxter to Bardstown Road. The Parade ends at Windsor Place.
When: 14 March 2021
Where: Broadway & Baxter Ave to Bardstown Rd & Windsor Place, Louisville
For more information: Facebook
Crestview Hills: VIP St. Patrick’s Dinner
This St. Patrick’s Dinner includes two glasses of wine, free tastings of liqueurs and spirits, recipes and discounts as well as a pre-dinner cocktail. Don’t forget to wear something green!
When: 16 March 2021
Where: Vom Fass, Crestview Hills Town Center
Tickets: $35, Eventbrite
Danville: St. Patrick’s Day Skate
Don’t forget to wear green to as you head out and celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at Windjammer Fun Center. There will be green food and drinks, games and so much more.
When: 19 March 2021
Where: Windjammer Fun Center, Danville, KY
For more information: Facebook
Cancelled for 2021: Lexington St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival
Due to COVID-19, Lexington’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival will be cancelled this year. They are tentatively planning a Halfway to St. Patrick’s Day mini-festival in September. Check out their website for more details.
Irish Restaurants in Kentucky
These Irish pubs and restaurants throughout Kentucky are likely to offer St. Patrick’s Day specials, and special events.
Louisville: O’Shea’s Irish Pub, The Irish Rover and the Celtic Pig
Bowling Green: Cliffs of Moher Irish Pub, Bowling Green
Lexington: Shamrock Bar & Grille
Georgetown: Slainte Public House
Covington: Molly Malone’s Irish Pub in Covington
Richmond: Paddy Wagon Irish Pub
If you know of a St. Patrick’s Day Event in Kentucky that we missed, please let us know by emailing melanie@kyspotlight.com and we will consider adding it!
