In Dallas, like in other cities across the USA, St. Patrick's Day is celebrated on a grand and vibrant scale. Traditionally, Dallas hosts a parade and festival for the occasion. Additionally, there is an opportunity to participate in a run. The city streets are brightly decorated in green, and Irish pubs and restaurants serve special dishes while preparing festive programs.
St. Patrick's Day Parade & Festival (March 16, 2024)
The Dallas St. Patrick's Parade & Festival is an old Dallas tradition, dating back to 1979. At that time, it featured only a few vehicles and a short route down lower Greenville. Nowadays, everything changes—the parade has become the largest St. Patrick's Parade in the Southwest.
The event usually attracts over 125,000 people to the 2 mi (3 km) piece of Greenville Avenue, which runs north of Mockingbird Lane and south of Park Lane. Starting at 11 am on Blackwell Street & Greenville Ave, the Dallas St. Patrick's Parade hosts 90+ floats and more than 1,700 participants, which is insane. All people gather together to have fun and celebrate St. Patrick's Day with a blast. The parade will end at SMU Blvd at 2 pm. However, the celebration is not limited to the parade. From 9 am to 3 pm, there will be a simultaneous Irish cultural festival. Tourists can enjoy music, dances, and traditional cuisine tastings. These entertainments are suitable for the whole family.
St. Paddy's Day Dash 5K (March 16, 2024)
A traditional 5K race is part of the St. Patrick's Day festival. Run Project is a charity initiative that, since its first race in 1994, has raised millions of dollars for charitable organizations. Participants also have the chance to win prizes. The entry fee for the race starts from $44. Registration for participants begins at 6:30 am, the race starts at 8:00 am, and the awards ceremony is at 8:45 am.
St. Patrick's Day parties in Dallas (March 9–17, 2024)
Themed parties at various Irish pubs in Dallas kick off on March 9th and will continue until March 17th. The Playground Bar Uptown invites you to start the celebration with them on March 9th, but only adults are allowed. On March 14th, a party will take place on Ross Ave Dallas, promising green beer, entertainment, photoshoots, and other festivities. The most significant parties for St. Patrick's Day are scheduled for March 16th. On March 17th, we recommend joining the annual St. Patrick's Day Pub Crawl in downtown Dallas. You'll have the opportunity to visit over 10 bars, pubs, and nightclubs in the Deep Ellum area.
