By Lily Mihelich | Photography by Silver Linings Photography
Let these six events be your “pot of gold” when celebrating St. Patrick’s Day this year.
Madison Shamrock Shuffle
March 16, 600 block of State Street
The Boys and Girls Clubs of Dane County puts on the annual Madison Shamrock Shuffle, and this year participants can choose a 5K or 10K run, or a 5K walk. (There’s also a virtual option.) This cheerful activity raises thousands of dollars and helps the youth organization put on programs at local schools, offer kid and teen clubs and after-school services, and assists young people with workforce development opportunities at the McKenzie Regional Workforce Center. bgcdc.org/shamrockshuffle
Luck of the Irish: A St. Patrick’s Day Inspired Brunch
March 16, The Deliciouser
Get a taste of Irish cuisine at The Deliciouser, a local spice business and cooking/event space. The menu features Irish Channel mussels, cold smoked salmon, boxty potatoes, steamed pudding, fine herbs salad, handcrafted cocktails and special garnishes from The Deliciouser’s handcrafted spice collection.
thedeliciouser.com/upcoming-events/irishbrunch
St. Patrick’s Weekend Celebration
March 16-17, Erin’s Snug Irish Pub
Listen to bagpipe music, drink a green beer and sample a special menu at this far East Side pub. Try Irish specialties like Shepherd’s Pie, corned beef and cabbage, Murphy’s Irish stew, and fish and chips.
erinssnug.com/st-patricks-day-celebration
The Harmony Bar & Grill’s St. Patrick’s Day Celebration
March 16-17, Harmony Bar & Grill
The Harmony (as locals call it) is throwing a two-day St. Patrick’s Day Celebration. Expect Slainté Irish Dancers, pipers and corned beef and cabbage. Also enjoy tunes by the Currach Irish Trio on March 16 and the O’Darby Irish Pub Band on March 17.
harmonybarandgrill.com/madison-atwood-the-harmony-bar-and-grill-events
24th Annual St Patrick’s Day Parade
March 17, Capitol Square (starting point)
Watch the streets of Madison go green during the city’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade. The Dane County Shamrock Club will celebrate with the raising of the Irish flag followed by a performance by the Madison Bagpipers. Also watch for Bucky Badger and famous leprechaun, Joe Herr, who promotes local nonprofit Logan’s Heart and Smiles. (Also: Read about Logan’s Heart and Smiles and their executive director, Angela Wallace, who is one of our 2024 Woman to Watch!) stpatsmadison.org/events.asp
The Jimmys St. Patrick’s Day Bash
March 17, The East Side Club
Have a fun day on your Sunday and head to this club for an early afternoon performance by The Jimmys, a popular local blues band. escmadison.com/events
