List: Fun things to do in Charlotte this St. Patrick’s Day weekend
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — St. Patrick’s Day is back in Charlotte and the Queen City is ready to celebrate in a big way. Whether you’re Irish, or just Irish at heart, there are plenty of exciting events and activities to enjoy!
Charlotte St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival
Date: Saturday, March 16, 2024. Parade: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Festival: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Location: Tryon St. in Uptown Charlotte
Details: Join the lively parade featuring colorful floats, bagpipers, dancers, and more. Afterward, head to the festival for live music, food vendors, and family-friendly activities
Charlotte Fire Dept. bagpipers command attention at the St. Paddy’s Parade, firefighter funerals
Whitewater Center’s Green River Revival
Date: Saturday, March 16, 2024
Location: U.S. National Whitewater Center
Details: Dive into the outdoor festivities at the Whitewater Center. Enjoy live music, green beer, and thrilling activities like zip-lining and rafting. Don’t miss the iconic dyeing of the river!
Saturday Schedule:
9:00 a.m. Color Me Green 5K Trail Run (Competitive Division)
9:30 a.m. Slow Flow Yoga
10:30 a.m. Color Me Green 5K Trail Run (Recreational Division)
11:30 a.m. Open Flow Yoga
1:00 p.m. River Turns Green
1:00 p.m. Live Music – Eddie 9V
2:00 p.m. Open Flow Yoga
3:00 p.m. Live Music – The Motet
5:00 p.m. Fun Flow Yoga
Bar Crawls and Pub Hopping
Date: Throughout the St. Patrick’s Day weekend
Details: Explore Charlotte’s lively bar scene with themed pub crawls. Put on your best green attire and hop from one Irish pub to another, enjoying drink specials, live music, and spirited camaraderie!
Rich & Bennett’s St. Patrick’s Day Pub Crawl
Date: Saturday, March 16, 2024
Location: The kickoff/check-in is where you will receive your event koozie, pick up your t-shirt, and party! Food trucks, DJs, bars, vendors, go! It will be held in The Pub Crawl Party Lot in First Ward Park Uptown.
Details: T-shirt gets you access to all participating bars, event koozie, drink specials, swag at check-in while supplies last, entry into the raffle, and a pub crawl discount card.
2024 Charlotte St. Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl
Date: Sunday, March 17, 2024, 2 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Location: Check-in to get your wristband(s) at Tattooz & Booz, 505 E 6th St Suite 100 in Charlotte
Details: Be part of the St. Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl Charlotte, “An event so hot, it makes corned beef jealous,” organizers said.
St. Pawtrick’s Day at Skiptown
Date: Saturday, March 16, 2024
Location: 222 Rampart Street in Charlotte
Details: DJ Smylee will be on-site from 4:30-7:30 p.m. Saturday! Expect Irish-based songs and remixes- think bag-pipe vibes. Drink green! Try Protagonist’s green beer, Patrick, which is a green American Light Lager. Sip on a “Kiss Me, I’m Irish” Irish Mule or a vibrant green “Shamrock Smash” made with O’Reillys Irish Cream!
Hidey Ho Neighbor: St. Patrick’s Block Party
Date: Saturday, March 16, 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.
Location: 274 Southside Drive in Charlotte
Details: Mark your calendars for an epic St. Patrick’s Day bash! Sugar Creek & Protagonist are teaming up for the Hidey Ho Neighbor St. Patrick’s Day Block Party in LoSo. Get ready for a fun day packed with live music, drink specials, and plenty of green beer and shenanigans!
Syc Patrick’s Day Brunch
Date: Saturday, March 16, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Location: Sycamore Brewing, 2151 Hawkins Street
Details: Enjoy an all-you-can-eat brunch buffet with Irish offerings, plus a mimosa bar with green mimosas.
Live Music and Performances
Date: Various dates and venues
Details: Check out local bars, restaurants, and music venues for live performances by Irish bands, folk musicians, and Celtic dancers. Tap your feet to traditional tunes and revel in the festive atmosphere.
HEARTS Irish Connections
Date: Saturday, March 16, 2-5 p.m.
Location: Hugh Torance House, 8231 Gilead Road in Huntersville
Details: Dig deeper into the historic Irish roots of Hugh Torance and those before him who settled in the region. Traditional Irish music by Shamrocks in the Wind, and Irish dance by the Connick-Reid Academy of Irish Dance. Featured speakers include Michael Jeffcoat, Michael Connor, and Meredith Connelly. In addition, Connelly’s “Snails” will be on exhibit in Cedar Grove. RSVP required.
Rooftop St. Patricks’ Day Party at The Royal Tot
Date: Sunday, March 17, 3 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Location: The Royal Tot, 933 Louise Avenue #Suite 350 in Charlotte
Details: Assemble your crew. It’s an amazing roof-top day-party vibe with amazing skyline views of the city on St. Patrick’s Day. Music support by masters of sound DJ Steel Wheel & The Dynamic DJ Kato! Featuring Hip-Hop, R&B, Afrobeats & Dancehall vibes.
Star Wars: The Force Awakens in Concert
Date: Saturday, March 16, at 7:30 p.m.
Location: Belk Theater, 130 N. Tryon St. in Charlotte
Details: Thirty years after the defeat of the Empire, Luke Skywalker has vanished and a new threat has risen. From visionary director J.J. Abrams, the film features a new score composed by five-time Academy Award-winning composer John Williams.
Improv @ Heist Brewery
Date: Saturday, March 16, 2024, 6 – 7:30 p.m.
Details: “That’s What She Said,” an all-female improv ensemble, takes the stage once a month at Heist Brewery in Charlotte. Prepare for a night of laughter and witty improvisation.
Food trucks and Irish Fare
Date: Throughout the weekend
Details: Indulge in Irish-inspired cuisine! Look out for food trucks serving corned beef sandwiches, shepherd’s pie, and other delightful dishes. Pair your meal with a pint of Guinness or an Irish coffee.
Savor Charlotte
Date: March 12 – 26, 2024
Details: Savor Charlotte acts as a megaphone for Charlotte’s culinary community. Get special officers, exclusive menus, and details on hands-on events! Select the offer you want, make your reservation with a code, and enjoy your experience!
More details on how it works here.
St. Patrick’s Day High Tea
Date: March 16-17, 1 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Details: Experience The Ballantyne’s take on classic teas offered in England’s finest tea houses with a Southern flair.
Remember to wear your green, embrace the luck of the Irish, and celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with fellow Charlotteans! 🍀 Want to be added to our developing list? Email digital@qcnews.com
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