Go Green, Valley Style: Your 2026 St. Patrick's Day Guide to Metro Phoenix

☘️ Go Green, Valley Style: Your 2026 St. Patrick's Day Guide to Metro Phoenix

St. Patrick's Day falls on Tuesday, March 17th this year — but in the Valley, the celebrations kick off all weekend long. Whether you're gathering the whole family for a parade, hunting down the best pint of Guinness, or crawling through Old Town Scottsdale in your finest green, we've got everything you need to plan the perfect Paddy's Day. Here's your neighborhood-by-neighborhood guide to celebrating the luck of the Irish, Phoenix-style.

PHOENIX

43rd Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade & Faire:

Saturday, March 14 | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM 📍 Downtown Phoenix — Parade begins at 3rd St. & Oak St., continues to Margaret T. Hance Park

The crown jewel of Valley St. Patrick's Day celebrations! The 43rd Annual Parade steps off at 10 AM with marching bands, colorful floats, Irish dancers, and bagpipers winding through Downtown Phoenix. After the parade, head to Hance Park for the Faire — three full stages of live Irish music, step dancing, cultural performances, local vendors, and traditional food like corned beef and cabbage. Free admission for kids 12 and under; general admission starts at $15.

• Free to watch the parade from the street
• Free parking + shuttle at N Central & W Palm Ln
• Tickets: stpatricksdayphoenix.org

St. Paddy's Day Lucky Run 5K / 10K / 13.1:

Sunday, March 15 📍 G.R. Herberger Park, Phoenix

Work off the corned beef early — or earn it. This festive run is one of the more popular ways to start the holiday weekend, with distance options for every fitness level. Sign up at runsignup.com.

Seamus McCaffrey's Irish Pub:

📍 Downtown Phoenix

A true Valley institution. One of the most authentic Irish pubs in all of Phoenix, Seamus McCaffrey's serves traditional Irish fare (fish 'n' chips, corned beef and cabbage, beef stew) alongside dozens of Irish whiskeys and draft pints including Guinness, Kilkenny, and Magner's Irish Cider. Every day feels like St. Patrick's Day here — but March 17th takes it to another level.

Phoenix Official St. Patrick's Day Bar Crawl:

Tuesday, March 17 | Starting 5:00 PM 📍 Copper Blues Rock Pub & Kitchen, Phoenix

If you want to celebrate on the actual holiday, this is your move. Wristband grants access to multiple bars with drink specials and a festive crowd all night.

St. Patrick's Day at Bluewater Grill:

Tuesday, March 17 | 11:00 AM onwards 📍 Bluewater Grill, Phoenix

Free entry and a full day of food and drink specials. Great for a midday lunch break with a celebratory pint.

 SCOTTSDALE

St. Patrick's Day Block Party & Pub Crawl – Old Town:

Saturday, March 14 | Check-in 1 PM – 4 PM (runs all day and night) 📍 Check-in at Pour Decisions – 4209 N Craftsman Ct, Scottsdale

Old Town Scottsdale goes full emerald for this massive bar crawl. Your wristband gets you into 10+ participating venues with drink specials, DJ sets, welcome shots at select bars, and food deals. Participating spots include Pour Decisions, Barstool Scottsdale, Boondocks Patio & Grill, The Hot Chick, and Mother Trucker's, among others. Tickets start at $19 — grab them at nasstive.com.

K O'Donnell's Sports Bar & Grill 📍 Scottsdale

One of the most beloved sports bars in the Valley and a go-to St. Paddy's Day destination. Expect live bagpipe performances, an Irish dancing troupe, and a day-long party atmosphere — plus the usual great food and drinks.

Esplanade Campus St. Patrick's Day Pub Crawl

Saturday, March 14 | 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM 📍 Esplanade Campus, Scottsdale

A more upscale take on the pub crawl experience. Stroll the newly renovated Esplanade campus with a live Celtic band, a lucky fortune reader, a caricature artist, and a typewriter poet. Ticket includes a special drink at four restaurants: Hearsay, The Mercer, Flint, and Camello. Tickets on Eventbrite.

Scottsdale Official Bar Crawl – March 17th:

Tuesday, March 17 | Starts 5:00 PM 📍 Old Town Scottsdale

Want to celebrate on the actual day? The Official St. Patrick's Day Bar Crawl on the 17th features free entry at all bars, exclusive drink specials, and a free after-party. Must be 21+. Tickets at pubcrawls.com.

TEMPE

Four Peaks Brewing Co. – 8th Street Pub:

Tuesday, March 17 | 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM 📍 8th Street Pub, Tempe

Four Peaks opens bright and early on St. Paddy's Day and pulls out all the stops. The first 100 people through the door score a complimentary Four Peaks St. Patrick's Day T-shirt. Bagpipers perform in the afternoon and evening (3:30 PM and 5:00 PM), and the menu features Irish food alongside their classic brews. This one fills up fast — get there early.

Tempe St. Patrick's Day Bar Crawl:

Saturday, March 14 & Tuesday, March 17 📍 Various venues, Tempe

Multiple bar crawl events are happening across both the weekend and the actual holiday in Tempe. Check Eventbrite for the latest lineup of venues and ticket options.

CHANDLER

Murphy's Law Irish Pub:

📍 Chandler

Murphy's Law is the real deal — a classic Irish pub with a warm, welcoming vibe and an extensive selection of Irish brews. For St. Patrick's Day, they're hosting parties both inside and on their backyard patio extension, with live music and plenty of pints flowing all day. Free entry, subject to purchases. Check their Facebook page for updated event details.

Chandler Official St. Patrick's Day Bar Crawl:

Weekend of March 14 & Tuesday, March 17 📍 Various venues, Chandler

Chandler has its own official bar crawl running both on the weekend and the actual holiday. Check Eventbrite for venues and tickets.

FOUNTAIN HILLS

Irish Fountain Fest:

Saturday, March 14 📍 Fountain Park, Fountain Hills

This one's truly one of a kind. Fountain Hills dyes its iconic fountain green for St. Patrick's Day — a tradition that has to be seen to be believed. The Irish Fountain Fest surrounds the spectacle with live entertainment, food, and community celebration. A great family-friendly option that's totally unique to the Valley.

GLENDALE

Greenwood Brewing St. Patrick's Weekend Celebration:

Friday, March 13 – Sunday, March 15 | 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM 📍 Greenwood Brewing, Glendale

Three full days of festive fun! The weekend kicks off with a special green beer release on Friday. Live music runs Saturday and Sunday from 1–4 PM, and anyone who wears green scores $1 off green beer all day on both days. Great courtyard vibes and a chill alternative to the bigger bar crawl scenes.

VALLEY-WIDE FOOD SPECIALS

Chompie's (Multiple Valley Locations):

Tuesday, March 17 | 11:00 AM – Close

Chompie's is doing it right this year — corned beef with red potatoes, cabbage, and Irish soda bread, plus an all-you-can-eat dine-in option. Don't sleep on the festive baked goods: cupcakes, iced cookies, and cake slices to go. Visit chompies.com for locations.

Copper & Sage:

Available through March

Their special reuben features corned beef, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, and 1000 Island on rye. A classic Irish-inspired bite available all month. Visit copperandsageaz.com.

No matter which corner of the Valley you're calling home, there's a celebration nearby with your name on it — and probably a shamrock stamped on your hand. From the family-friendly Parade & Faire in Downtown Phoenix to the green-beer-fueled pub crawls of Old Town Scottsdale, the Valley does St. Patrick's Day in style.

Sláinte from our team! 🍀 If you're exploring the Valley while you celebrate, we'd love to help you find your forever home here. Reach out anytime — we're always just a text or call away.