st. patrick’s day

How to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Charleston

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St. Patrick’s day is coming, which means it’s time to grab your friends, don your best green outfit, and get ready to enjoy a pint (or two!) to celebrate the occasion. If you’re not sure how to celebrate just yet, check out these events that will be sure to make you feel lucky!

Charleston St. Patrick’s Day Parade

South Carolina’s biggest and best St. Patrick’s Day Parade will see thousands of participants come together downtown to enjoy the holiday. After a traditional 8 a.m. Mass at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, the parade will wind down King and Radcliffe Streets and feature Charleston’s Irish step dancers, fiddlers, fire trucks, military units, bands, and local pro team mascots.

St Paddy’s Day on King Street Bar Crawl

Down the road revelers are invited to check-in at The Brick bar to get their tickets for this green-themed bar crawl. Participants can crawl from popular King Street bars like Trio, Silver Dollar and Mynt at their own pace, enjoying highly discounted cocktails and beers until the after party at 7 p.m. The first 400 people to finish the crawl with a completed drink special scorecards will get free St Paddy’s Day Bar Crawl shirts.

2nd Annual Shamrocks & Shenanigans Virtual 4 Mile Run

Those looking beyond their beverages this St. Patricks Day can participate in 2nd Annual Shamrocks & Shenanigans Virtual 4 Mile Run. People are invited to dress in Leprechaun costumes, enjoy traditional Irish food, and run or walk at their leisure. Those who complete all four miles will get four clover leafs added to their finishers medal.

Kegs & Eggs

Sesame Burgers and Beer will be hosting their own St. Patty’s event, inviting Charleston to wake up early and fuel themselves for a long day of fun. The North Charleston eatery will start serving corned beef hash, Shepards Pie, breakfast sandwiches, and gallons of festive green beer and mimosas at 9 a.m. in Park Circle. The best part? The event is free!

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Charleston Wine + Food Festival (March 4-8)

The annual Charleston Wine + Food Festival is coming up! Check out their website for more information on the events and ticketing. Since the festival is less than a week away, tickets are limited and some events are already sold out. So, buy your tickets while they’re still available! This is one of the biggest events of the year in Charleston and is always a big success. So many amazing restaurants participate in the festival and some of the best chefs in Charleston are showcased. Don’t miss out!

Charleston Antiques Show (March 6-8)

The Gaillard Center will be hosting the annual Charleston Antiques Show for another year. The 3-day event will showcase 17th to mid-century modern English, European, and American period furnishing, decorative & fine art, architectural elements, garden furniture, vintage jewelry, silver and more. Tickets are $20, which includes unlimited entrance for the 3 days. On Sunday guests can enjoy a complimentary Bloody Mary while walking through the exhibits as well! Single day admission tickets are not available to purchase and all proceeds from the Charleston Antiques Show events benefit the preservation initiatives of the Historic Charleston Foundation. Checkout their website for more information!

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day! (March 17)

Beginning at 10am at St. Patrick’s Church on King and Radcliffe, the parade will make its way down King St. to Broad. There will be Irish dancers, fiddlers, firetrucks and more! Come join the celebration!

Charleston Bluegrass Festival (March 20-21)

Located in the Charleston Woodlands, this 2-day festival features some of the best bluegrass artists. There will be local eats, vendors and full service bars. Single day tickets are available for purchase and camping is an option as well if you would like to stay for the weekend in the Woodlands.

Charleston Brunch Festival (March 21)

Head over to The Bend in North Charleston for the Charleston Brunch Festival, hosted by Charleston Wine Festivals! This event is a celebration of brunch, with brunch bites from local restaurants, mimosas, Bloody Mary’s, and live music! The Brunch Festival will be from 12-4pm, although early entrance tickets are available for an extra cost. You must be 21 to attend.

Pet Fest (March 21)

Bring your pets out for a day of fun at the Palmetto Islands County Park! This event is from 11am-4pm and is $8 for admission, and if you bring pet food or a pet supply donation you can save $3 on admission. There will be a dog parade, pet contests, dog show and more activities for you and your pet! Food and beverages will be available for purchase and there will even be an off-leash beer garden with live music from 12-4.

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We’re Here To Paddy In Charleston This St. Paddy’s Day

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It’s the luck of the Irish that every year we get to celebrate St. Paddy’s Day, one of the best holidays, in one of the best cities.

The 15th annual St. Paddy’s Day Block Party & Parade in Park Circle, the biggest St. Patrick’s Day celebration in the Charleston area, is back on March 10 from noon to 6pm.

The festivities begin with the parade at noon which goes to East Montague through the block part and ends at Virginia Avenue.

Following the parade the real fun starts with the block party, that is fun for the whole family. From 4 different stages full of music all day to multiple vendors, food, drinks and more you’ll be shaking your shamrocks all day (and maybe into the night) long.

For the little ones there will be a Kids Zone with fire trucks, jump castles, inflatables, face painting and a bungee trampoline.

Admission and parking are all free, though parking is very limited. Free parking is located on O’Hear Avenue by accessing Virginia Avenue from 1-526 East. If you want to live that VIP life and park close to the party VIP Parking will be available at North Charleston High School for $5. All proceeds will benefit the North Charleston High School PTSA and Senior Week activities.

For more information check out the official Facebook event page.