St. Patrick's Day in Seattle 2025

With its numerous Irish pubs and climate similar to Ireland's, Seattle is a great place to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. The celebration starts with the Irish flag raised near the King County Administration Building. Meanwhile, trumpeters play the Irish and US National Anthems.

Seattle’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade (March 16, 2025, TBA)

Seattle’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade begins with a Catholic Mass and will take place on March 16th from 12 pm to 2 pm. The parade starts at 4th Avenue and Jefferson, proceeding north along 4th Avenue to the Reviewing Stand at Westlake Park before ending at the Seattle Center. Spectators can enjoy bagpipers, leprechauns, Irish dancers, marching bands, and plenty of Irish music along the route.

Irish Festival Seattle (March 15–16, 2025)

At 2:30 pm, enjoy a free Monorail ride to the Seattle Center for the annual Irish Festival, held on March 16–17, 2024, at the Armory Food & Event Hall. This free event celebrates Irish heritage with two days of traditional music, step dancing, lectures, genealogy workshops, Irish films, exhibits, and more. Visitors can browse goods and food from dozens of crafters and vendors while immersing themselves in Irish culture through lively performances and displays. Festival hours are from 11 am to 6 pm, and admission is open to the public.

St. Patrick's Day Dash (March 16, 2025)

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day in Seattle with the annual St. Patrick's Day Dash, a festive 3-mile (5 km) run starting at 9 am at the Seattle Center. Participants, often dressed as leprechauns or in all green, dash through a scenic route featuring landmarks like the Amazon Spheres and South Lake Union. The finish line is at the Seattle Center International Fountain, near the lively Guinness Post Dash Bash. Registration costs $22–50, with a special Kids Leprechaun Lap at 8:30 am for $20–25. After the race, enjoy live music, Irish dances, traditional food, and family fun at the Irish Heritage Club Festival inside the Armory.

Events across Seattle

Seattle offers a vibrant lineup of St. Patrick's Day events from March 15 to 17. Runners can join the St. Paddy's Day Lucky Run at Lincoln Park on March 15, with 5K, 10K, and 13.1K options starting at $37. For those who prefer the water, the St. Paddy's Party Cruise departs Fishermen's Terminal on March 15 at 7:30 PM ($100), while the St. Paddy's Day Lunch Cruise sails on March 16 at 11:30 AM ($82). Pub crawl enthusiasts can explore various St. Patrick's Day bar crawls throughout Seattle and Bellevue beginning March 15, with tickets starting at $5.