Looking to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Seattle? The Emerald City is always full of festivities for this March holiday. This year, St. Patrick’s Day falls on Tuesday, March 17, 2026. Seattle’s St. Patrick’s Day parade will be held on the Saturday prior, and the same weekend will also feature a free Irish festival at Seattle Center, a St. Patrick’s Day 5k, and a festival with live music at one of Seattle’s most popular Irish pubs.
Read on for your full St. Patrick’s Day itinerary!
St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Seattle’s 2026 St. Patrick’s Day parade on Alaskan Way will go from Pier 66 to Pier 58 this Saturday, March 14 from 12:30 to 2:00 p.m. The parade features Irish bands, bagpipers, dancers, marchers, floats, and antique cars. See details on the Irish Club website.
Irish Festival at Seattle Center
The annual Irish Festival at Seattle Center will have two days of Irish music, dancing, films, exhibits, vendors, and children’s activities this Saturday and Sunday. Find it in the Seattle Center Armory at 305 Harrison St. Best of all, it’s free!
St. Patrick’s Irish Festival at Kell’s
The annual St. Patrick’s Irish Festival at Kells Irish Restaurant & Pub features music by eight bands, beginning at noon this Saturday, March 14. Your ticket also includes entry to their second event on March 17. Find it near Pike Place Market at 1916 Post Alley. Ages 21+ only.
St. Patrick’s Day Dash at Seattle Center
Wear your best green attire to run in this Sunday’s St. Patrick’s Day Dash 5K at Seattle Center. After the race, ages 21+ can enjoy a giant beer garden at Fisher Pavilion. There will also be a Leprechaun Lap: a 1K dash for kids age 10 and younger.