Celebrate the 2025 St. Patrick’s Day in Seattle this March at these pub crawls, free festivals, and of course the St. Patrick’s Day parade! Some events are for ages 21+ only, while others are family-friendly. There’s something on this list for everyone. Sláinte!
Here are the top events for St. Patrick’s Day in Seattle this year:
1. Emerald City Irish Film Festival
When: March 7-9, 2025
Where: Pacific Science Center
Cost: $10+
The annual Emerald City Irish Film Festival is back for an expanded three-day festival this March at the Pacific Science Center IMAX Theater. Ticket pricing depends on how many films you’d like to see. Get tickets on the film festival website.
2. Kells St. Patrick Irish Festival
When: March 8-17, 2025
Where: Kells Irish Restaurant & Pub
Cost: Free to $25
The popular Kells Irish Restaurant & Pub at Pike Place Market is having ongoing events for their annual Irish festival through St. Patrick’s Day. Entry is free most days for live music, Irish fare, and beer. See the full schedule on the Kells website.
3. Kiss Me, I’m Irish! St. Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl
When: March 15 & 17, 2025
Where: Jupiter Bar and more venues
Cost: $20
Get free entry to over half a dozen Seattle bars and pubs with your ticket for this St. Patrick’s Day bar crawl that starts at SPIN. There will be drink specials, DJs, and more. Get tickets here.
4. Seattle St. Patrick’s Day Parade
When: Saturday, March 15, 2025
Where: Jefferson St. & 4th Ave
Cost: Free!
The annual Seattle St. Patrick’s Day Parade will take place on Saturday, March 15. It starts downtown at Jefferson St. & 4th Ave at 12:30 p.m. and will run until approximately 2:00 p.m.
5. St. Patrick’s Day Demo and Dinner
When: March 22, 2025
Where: 2000 4th Ave
Cost: $190
Chef Annie Elmore and cocktail master Julie Ross will teach you how to make Irish-style dishes and cocktails, as well as homemade Irish cream. Sign up on the Hot Stove Society website.
6. A free Irish Festival
When: March 15-16, 2025
Where: Seattle Center
Cost: Free!
All ages are welcome to enjoy this free two-day Irish Festival at Seattle Center. There will be Irish dancing, Gaelic and genealogy classes, vendors, and more. See a detailed schedule and more info on the Seattle Center website.
7. St. Patrick’s Day Dash
When: Sunday, March 16, 2025
Where: Seattle Center
Cost: $40+ ($20+ for kids)
This annual St. Patrick’s Day 5k starts at 9:00 a.m. at Seattle Center. Afterwards there is the Post-Dash Bash for ages 21+ with Guinness, food, costume contests, and live music. Alternatively, if you’re doing the dash with your kiddos (there is a 1K Leprechaun Lap for ages 10 and under) you can take them to the all-ages (and free!) Irish Festival inside the Seattle Center Armory. Register to run here.
8. St. Patrick’s Day Lunch Cruise
When: March 15 & 16, 2025
Where: Lake Union
Cost: $65
Take a scenic two-hour cruise on Lake Union and Lake Washington on this St. Patrick’s Day Lunch Cruise. You’ll enjoy three courses of Irish fare at your own private table while the captain narrates the sights. Get tickets on the Waterways Cruises website.
9. St. Patrick’s at Conor Byrne Pub
Conor Byrne Pub in Ballard is celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with live music and Irish dancers from March 15 through March 17. See the schedule here.