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St. Patrick’s Day in Vancouver falls on March 17, and throughout the week, various Irish celebrations unfold, including the vibrant Vancouver’s CelticFest, lively pub parties, and a medley of Irish-themed events. In the upcoming St. Patrick’s Day season of 2025, expect a range of festivities and an assortment of other engaging events. To celebrate its 53rd St. Patrick’s Day, the Gastown alehouse is starting at 9 a.m. with an Irish Brunch Party. All-day entertainment includes live bands, Celtic dancers, a piper and DJ Zeus. Family-friendly activities happen between 1:00 pm and 4:00 pm on Saturday, March 22nd, so five days after St. Patrick’s Day. Vancouver St. Patrick’s Day Boat Party – hosted by Vancouver Boat Parties, there’s an Irish-themed nightclub event on a boat in False Creek and English Bay on Saturday, March 22nd, 2025. The event begins at 8:00 53rd St Patrick’s Day Festival @ The Blarney Stone (Mar. 17) – Celebrate at Vancouver's longest-standing Irish pub all day long with doors opening at 9am for an Irish brunch party with live bands, Celtic dancers, an Irish piper, and a DJ. Where: 216 Carrall St. Cost: Free admission. St. Patrick’s Day Party at GRETA Bar YVR. Greta Bar is hosting hundreds at its St. Patrick’s Day party, complete with $5 games, drink deals, and an epic dance floor until 2 a.m. Those who party here will have a chance to win some fun prizes, including a free trip to Whistler and Canucks tickets. Vancouver Mall, 8700 N.E. Vancouver Mall Drive, Vancouver, will host a St. Patrick’s Day celebration from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday featuring Irish dance, bagpipe and drum performances in the Center Local craft beers, wines, and ciders, plus seasonal menu items, will be available for purchase during the St. Patrick’s Day-themed event. There will even be a special deep-sea DJ and a live fiddler for you to get your groove on. When: March 14, 2025 Time: 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Where: Vancouver Aquarium – 845 Avison Way, Vancouver St. Patrick’s Day 5K | March 15, 2025. CelticFest Ceilidh | March 14, 2025. Kick up your heels and celebrate (an early) St. Patrick’s Day with a fabulous Ceilidh. This musical spectacular event is family-friendly and FREE for kids 12 and under. It promises to be a full night of Irish/Scottish music, dance and fun. Shamrock’N Race | March Kick off your St. Patrick’s Day weekend at the biggest Ceilidh west of the Rockies hosted by Blackthorn, Vancouver’s longest running Celtic Band! Join Blackthorn and friends for a full night of Irish/Scottish Music, Dance and Fun! With Special Guests: Vancouver Police Pipe Band O’Brien School of Irish Dance Throughout the week leading up to March 17th, the pub will host some of Vancouver’s best Irish traditional musicians, building up excitement for the big celebration. With its mix of live music, welcoming community vibe, and fantastic drinks, Shamrock Storehouse is set to be one of the best new places to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Vancouver. St. Patrick's Day weekend is upon us and Vancouver has several options to mark the greenest celebration of the year. From a fun green run to a bougie yacht party to a free block party, check out different ways to enjoy the green occasion across the city. Shamrocks & Champagne - St. Patrick’s Day at Catalyst St. Patrick’s Day Parade In Vancouver If something non-alcoholic is more your speed, check out one of Vancouver’s most cherished St. Patrick’s Day traditions: the Paddy Hough Parade . For over 30 years, students from Hough Elementary have led marchers, musicians, and classic cars through the streets of Vancouver to celebrate St. Patrick Where: 216 Carrall St., Vancouver Info: blarneystone.ca. Established in 1972, The Blarney Stone bills itself as “Vancouver’s longest-standing Irish pub.” To celebrate its 53rd St. Patrick’s Day, the Gastown alehouse is starting at 9 a.m. with an Irish Brunch Party. All-day entertainment includes live bands, Celtic dancers, a piper and 51st St. Patrick’s Day @ The Blarney Stone (Mar. 17) – Celebrate at Vancouver’s longest-standing Irish pub all day long with doors opening at 9am for an Irish brunch, then live bands, Celtic dancers, an Irish piper, and a DJ. Gastown will host St Patrick's Day celebrations as the historic Vancouver neighbourhood is having a free street party on Carrall Street on March 17, 2024. Address: 216 Carrall Street, Vancouver. St. Patrick’s Day Pub Crawl in Gastown. Explore four bars in Gastown, starting at The Portside Pub, in this St. Paddy’s Day pub crawl that takes you A family-friendly St Patrick’s Day event is happening on Saturday, March 15, with art, dance, storytelling, food trucks, bouncy castles, and more for all ages to enjoy. The next night, Irish acoustic folk-rockers Hermitage Green will headline at the Vogue Theatre with support by Paul Caldwell and others. Spanning from March 7 to 22, CelticFest Vancouver offers a variety of events leading up to and following St. Patrick’s Day, including a headline performance by Irish acoustic folk-rock band Hermitage Green at the Vogue Theatre on Sunday, March 16, 2025. Share this event: Vancouver St. Patrick's Day Bar Crawl Party 2025 | Friday, March 14th Save this event: Vancouver St. Patrick's Day Bar Crawl Party 2025 | Friday, March 14th St Patrick's Day Weekend Pub Crawl - Vancouver 2025 During your St. Patrick’s Day Pub Crawl we have one major aim, to give everyone a great night out in Vancouver. Actually, much more than just “great”. We want it to be the night that, on the morning after, you say, “Wow, we had a blast!!”
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