Best Parades And Celebrations On St. Patrick's Day In Pittsburgh
With a community rich in Irish culture, it's no surprise that Pittsburgh boasts some of the country's best St. Patrick's Day celebrations and gatherings. From family-friendly festivities to adults-only beer bashes, there is no shortage of places to party this St. Paddy's Day. Get in touch with your inner leprechaun at these local St. Patrick's Day parades and celebrations considered to be among the best in the 'Burgh.
2015 St. Patrick's Day Parade
Liberty Avenue and 11th St.
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
www.pittsburghirish.org
Date: March 14, 2015
The annual St. Patrick's Day parade is perhaps the biggest Irish celebration in the city. The parade kicks off at 10 a.m. with what is the second-largest St. Patrick's Day parade in the country. Experience the beauty and joy of Irish culture with a stunning display of marching bands, Irish-themed floats, Irish groups, Miss Smiling Irish eyes and more. This year's parade is sponsored by The Irish Society for Education & Charity, Inc. in conjunction with the Pittsburgh St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee.
2015 Pittsburgh Donnybrook
Grand Hall at the Priory
614 Pressley St.
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 231-3338
www.thepriory.com
Date: March 17, 2015
Celebrate the history of the city's iconic Irish boxing background at the second annual Donnybrook. Pittsburgh's top-rated amateur boxers will join Dublin, Ireland's best fighters at the Priory's Grand Hall on St. Patrick's Day for a sure-to-sell-out event. Cheer on Team Ireland or Team Pittsburgh in a fight for the Ambassador's Cup trophy. The 2015 Pittsburgh Donnybrook benefits local community programs, including The Western Pennsylvania Police Athletic League, the Ireland Institute of Pittsburgh and the Hibernian Celtic Athletic Fund, all of whom are responsible for helping bring these two teams together.
Kegs N Eggs 2015
Buckhead Saloon
225 W. Station Square Dr.
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
(412) 232-3101
www.brownpapertickets.com
Date: March 14, 2015
For many, St. Patrick's Day is all about keeping the green beer flowing. What better way to drink away the day than by starting the festivities at Buckhead Saloon's Kegs N Eggs event? This annual party begins at 8 a.m. with a breakfast buffet until 10 a.m. paired with an open bar featuring Guinness, domestic drafts and well drinks. After that, the bar will offer $3 green Miller Lite drafts all day long along with giveaways and fun games. Dirty Fingers and DJ Fierce will provide all the live entertainment you can hope for. Please note you must be at least 21 years of age to attend Kegs N Eggs 2015.
Harp & Fiddle's St. Patrick Day Celebration
Mullaney's Harp & Fiddle
2329 Penn Ave.
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
(412) 642-6622
www.harpandfiddle.com
Date: March 17, 2015
Every day is the perfect day to celebrate at Mullaney's Harp & Fiddle, but for your St. Patrick's Day fun, this Strip District pub can't be beat. This year will be particularly fun thanks to a tour stop from Irish-American band Whiskey Limerick who will be performing from 4 to 8 p.m. Enjoy a day of drinking, dancing and dining on the pub's menu of traditional Irish fare, sandwiches and pub grub. Mullaney's Harp & Fiddle has been voted by Pittsburghers as the top party spot on St. Paddy's Day.
Irish Fair In The Square
Market Square
23 Market Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
(724) 766-2525
www.marketsquarepgh.com
Date: March 14, 2015
Whether or not you're of Irish descent, you're invited to celebrate one of Pittsburgh's favorite holidays at Market Square's annual Irish Fair in the Square festival. Toast with your preferred Pittsburgh green beer of choice with great drinks specials and much on Celtic-inspired street food from local vendors while you enjoy dancing, music and vendor displays. From young to old, Irish eyes will be smiling at this family-friendly festival. Irish Fair in the Square is presented by Market Square Merchants Association.
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Jessica Wasik is a graduate of Robert Morris University with a degree in English Studies. She is also a contributing writer for AXS.com and Examiner.com. Her work can be found at Examiner.com.
