St. Patrick's Day Celebrations!

Sponsored by the Central Connecticut Celtic Cultural Community, the Greater Hartford St. Patrick's Day Parade, Hartford, Saturday, March 9, at 11 a.m. features many area towns marching in the parade. So you don’t miss any of the festivities, get your seat early on the parade route!

One of the state's largest St. Patrick's Day parades in Milford will be held on Saturday, March 9, at 1 p.m.

Be Irish for a day by wearing green at the New London St. Patrick's Day Parade, Sunday, March 17, at 1 p.m.

One of New England's premier Irish events and one of the largest single-day spectator events in Connecticut, the Greater New Haven St. Patrick's Day Parade, Sunday, March 10, showcases music and many marchers celebrating the diversity of many cultures. The parade begins at 1:30 p.m. on Chapel Street.

Gather in Mystic on March 24 for the annual historic Mystic Irish Parade. This celebration of Irish culture features 2,500 participants as well as classic antique cars, high school area bands, and local Scout troops.

On March 16, the 49th Annual Meriden AOH St. Patrick's Day Parade begins at 1:30 p.m. at the corner of Parker Ave. and East Main St. in Meriden

On March 17, the Greenwich St. Patrick’s Day Parade begins at 2 p.m. from Greenwich Town Hall.

On March 24, the Essex Go Bragh Parade kicks off in downtown Essex!

If parades aren’t your speed and you’d rather do a 5K while wearing your best green running wear (or costume), join one of these fun organized road race events throughout the state.                                                                        

• O’Shenanigans 5K, Southington, March 9
• Courthouse O’Putnam 5K, March 10
• O’Niantic 5K, March 16
• O’Hartford 5K & 10K, March 17

On March 9, Twelve Percent Beer Project is holding its Irish Fest inside their brewery in North Haven. On March 16, board the Essex Steam Train's Irish Dinner Train for a four-course meal on a vintage diesel locomotive. March 16-17 find tons of fun at Lyman Leprechaun Bash at The Apple Barrel Farm Market or enjoy a St. Patrick's Day Brunch on March 17 at 1741 Pub & Grill. The official St. Patrick's Bar Crawl takes place in New Haven on March 17.

And don't miss these Irish pubs serving all your favorite food, drinks, and party vibes. Plus, find more fun events by CT Bar Crawl and Bar Crawl Live.

Through the Connecticut Irish-American Heritage Trail, you can experience and explore over one hundred historical sites, events, and organizations related to Connecticut's Irish population.