St. Patrick's Day Celebrations!

Sponsored by the Central Connecticut Celtic Cultural Community, the Greater Hartford St. Patrick's Day Parade in Hartford, taking place on Saturday, March 7, features many area towns marching in the parade. Get your seat early on the parade route so you don't miss the festivities!

One of the state's largest St. Patrick's Day parades in Milford will be held on Saturday, March 14.

Be Irish for a day by wearing green at the New London St. Patrick's Day Parade on Sunday, March 15.

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 on Sunday, March 15 showcases music and many marchers celebrating cultural diversity. 

Gather in Mystic on Sunday, March 22 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 22, the Greenwich St. Patrick’s Day Parade begins at 2 p.m. from Greenwich Town Hall.

On March 21, the Essex Go Bragh Parade starts at the Essex Town Hall and moves throughout Essex Village.

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 7
• Courthouse O’Putnam 5K, March 8
• O’Niantic 5K, March 14
• O’Hartford 5K & 10K, March 15

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

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.

Head to Aquila Nest Vineyards in Newtown for a St. Patrick's Day Irish Dance Show on Sunday, March 15. Ashurst Irish Dance of Newtown will perform a range of traditional and contemporary Irish Dance routines while you sip wine and indulge in tasty food.

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.