St. Patrick's Day Celebrations!

Sponsored by the Central Connecticut Celtic Cultural Community, the Greater Hartford St. Patrick's Day Parade, Hartford, Saturday, March 15,  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 15.

Be Irish for a day by wearing green at the New London St. Patrick's Day Parade, Sunday, March 16.

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 16, showcases music and many marchers celebrating the diversity of many cultures. 

Gather in Mystic on March 23 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 23, the Greenwich St. Patrick’s Day Parade begins at 2 p.m. from Greenwich Town Hall.

On March 22, 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 8
• Courthouse O’Putnam 5K, March 9
• O’Niantic 5K, March 15
• O’Hartford 5K & 10K, March 16

Party for St. Paddy's when you join in on bar crawls in Hartford, New Haven, and Stamford.

Prepare for a night of thrill, entertainment, and Irish-themed crime solving at A Wee Bit O' Murder Mystery Dinner at the Twisted Vine Restaurant in Derby. 

Enjoy a St. Patrick's Day Celebration at Saybrook Point Resort & Marina, featuring  the spirited sounds of The Clan O’Cleary Band, captivating performances by the Gray School Irish dancers, and a special St. Patrick’s Day menu featuring classic Irish favorites & signature cocktails.

See a moving, uplifting, eye-opening musical history lesson full of charm and a bit of blarney: THE IRISH… AND HOW THEY GOT THAT WAY. This irreverent history of the Irish takes audiences through the tumultuous 20th and 21st centuries through the eyes of Pulitzer Prize-winning author, Frank McCourt.

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.