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St. Patrick’s Day 2025 is Monday, March 17 – but the celebration kick into high gear the weekend before that. Irish Off Ionia (March 15) is the new name for one of Michigan’s most beloved St. Patrick’s Day traditions, as the former Irish on Ionia street festival relocates to downtown GR’s Calder Plaza to provide more space and an One of Michigan’s most beloved St. Patrick’s Day traditions is getting a fresh new look for 2025! Formerly known as Irish On Ionia, the festival is rebranding as Irish Off Ionia and moving to Calder Plaza in downtown Grand Rapids. Irish Off Ionia is Michigan’s largest St. Patrick’s Day festival, celebrating Irish culture and community in downtown Grand Rapids. Formerly known as Irish on Ionia, the event has evolved to bring an even better experience to guests while remaining a staple in the city’s holiday celebrations. Grand Rapids; Parade, 5K, bar crawl: How to celebrate 2025 St. Patrick’s Day in Grand Rapids. Published: Mar. 12, 2025, 12:00 p.m. GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — One of Michigan's largest St. Patrick's Day street festival is getting ready to kick off for its 11th year. Presented by HopCat, Irish on Ionia will feature two stages with The St. Patrick’s Day event will be held on Sat., March 18, spanning three city blocks and featuring Irish-themed food, beer and entertainment as well as local craft beer and cocktails. GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Michigan’s largest St. Patrick’s Day street festival is back in Grand Rapids for its 11th year. Irish on Ionia, presented by HopCat, has become a West Michigan Irish On Ionia 2024. Presented by HopCat, Irish On Ionia will celebrate its 11th year as Michigan's largest St. Patrick's Day street festival on Saturday, March 16, 2024 from 10 am - 10 pm on Ionia Ave in downtown Grand Rapids. GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (ABC 4)- Have those green ensembles and shamrocks on standby! Michigan’s largest St. Patrick’s Day Street Festival, “Irish on Ionia,” returns Saturday, March 18, from GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — “Irish on Ionia” is now “Irish off Ionia”: The massive St. Patrick’s Day street festival is moving and rebranding. Irish off Ionia will take place Saturday GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., February 1, 2024 (Newswire.com) - Presented by HopCat, Irish On Ionia will celebrate its 11th year as Michigan's largest St. Patrick's Day street festival on Saturday, March Some of the fun activities happening around town include the family-oriented St. Patrick’s Day Parade and the anticipated Irish on Ionia street party for those 21 and over. Keep scrolling for St. Patrick’s Day highlights to look forward to this weekend, March 14-16. Irish Off Ionia. Michigan’s largest St. Patrick’s Day street festival is moving to a new Irish on Ionia is no more! Grand Rapids, Michigan's annual St. Paddy's Day party is changing locations in 2025. Irish on Io-NAH! Grand Rapids St. Patrick’s Day GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., February 5, 2025 (Newswire.com) - One of Michigan's most beloved St. Patrick's Day traditions is getting a fresh new look for 2025!Formerly known as Irish On Ionia, the HopCat is presenting the 11th annual Irish On Ionia, which is Michigan's largest St. Patrick's Day street festival. The festival will take place on Saturday, March 16, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Ionia Avenue in downtown Grand Rapids. There will be two stages with various types of Scenes from Irish on Ionia in Grand Rapids, Mich. on Saturday, March 16, 2024. The event is advertised as Michigan’s largest St. Patrick’s Day street party. The event takes over three blocks of Ionia Avenue — from Fulton Street to Oakes Street — in downtown Grand Rapids. Gates open at 7 a.m. Saturday, March 18, and the event runs through 10 p.m.
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