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St. Patrick's Day in Columbia SC. While it may seem like a minor holiday to some, Saint Patrick’s Day in Columbia SC is much more than drinking green beer. In fact, our locals take it pretty seriously and it all stems from the time-honored tradition: St. Pat's in Five Points. COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina's largest one-day outdoor festival -- St. Pat's in Five Points-- returns to Columbia's entertainment district on Saturday, March 15. The annual event is in its The annual St. Patrick's Day celebration in Five Points has grown from a tiny parking lot celebration into the largest one-day festival in South Carolina with 35,000 participants. The 43rd annual festival in Columbia takes place on March 15. It offers live music, entertainment and family-friendly Get to the Green 5K/10K and 1-Mile Family Fun Run. 7:30 A.M. Learn More Saturday, March 15th, 2025 Celebrating 43 years, St. Pat’s in Five Points has become a Columbia, SC St. Patrick’s Day tradition. The event features a St. Patrick’s Day parade, lots of music, food, and a children’s play area. The Five Points Association will be sponsoring the St. Pat’s in Five Points Race, Parade and Festival on Saturday, March 15, 2025. The festivities will kick off with the Get to the Green 10k, 5k and 1 mile fun run starting at 7:30 a.m., the St. Pat’s Parade is scheduled to begin at 10:00 a.m. and Festival Gates will open at 10:00 a.m. COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Road closures begin Friday ahead of the St. Pat’s in Five Points. The event kicks of Saturday with the Get to the Green 10k, 5k and 1 mile fun run at 7:30 a.m., followed Things to do in Columbia, SC from March 11-18: St. Patrick's Day celebrations, Jerry Seinfeld comes to town, wine tastings, fundraisers and theater productions. St. Pat’s in Five Points celebrates all things green and Gaelic, welcomes the arrival of spring, and promotes the businesses in the Five Points village. Our festival is also the Midlands’ largest annual street festival and the biggest one-day St. Patrick’s Day celebration in the Southeast! St. Pat’s in Five Points was established in 1983 by Five Points merchants and other local St. Pat’s in Five Points, one of the largest St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in the Southeast, announces the lineup for its 43rd event, set for Saturday, March 15, in Columbia, South Carolina. This year’s event features a variety of local, regional and national acts set to perform across multiple stages, including headlining performances St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival. Columbia, SC 29205 United States + Google Map Searching for MORE events in the City of Columbia? Check Out Our Online Shopping . 1010 Lincoln Street Columbia, SC 29201 Phone: (803) 545-0000 Fax: (803) 545-0102 Save this event: Columbia's Best St. Patrick's Day Weekend Bar Crawl Share this event: Columbia's Best St. Patrick's Day Weekend Bar Crawl The day kicks off at 7:30 a.m. with a 5K, a 10K and 1-mile family fun run. Then line up along the streets with thousands of others to view the St. Pat’s Parade, which starts at 10 a.m. at Devine Our festival is also the Midlands’ largest annual street festival and the biggest one-day St. Patrick’s Day celebration in the Southeast! St. Pat’s in Five Points was established in 1983 by Five Points merchants and other local businessmen to increase the visibility of Five Points businesses when Columbians were leaving town to go to As luck would have it, the festival lives on in 2025 and is set for March 15th. For those who are new to this tradition and those who return year after year, read on to prepare for South Carolina's largest St. Patrick's Day Celebration. Where to Stay. Columbia SC is home to many hotels, ready to welcome you for St. Pat’s Weekend. Join us for the 43rd annual St. Pat's in Five Points, the Southeast’s largest one-day festival. The St. Patrick’s Day celebration is March 15. Tickets are available here. Schedule: Saturday, March 15th, 2025 Date: Saturday, March 16, 2024 Setup Location: Devine Street at Sims Avenue in Shandon Arrival Time: 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Weather: The parade will go on rain or shine. Floats: If you need a float for your entry, please contact Kirby Parade Floats at 803.359.3134. Save this event: Columbia's Best St. Patrick's Day Weekend Bar Crawl Share this event: Columbia's Best St. Patrick's Day Weekend Bar Crawl Columbia St. Patrick's Day Bar Crawl 2025 🍀. Get ready for the ultimate St. Patrick's Day Bar Crawl on Monday, March 17th, 2025! 🌟 Gather your crew, put on your best green gear, and hit the hottest bars in town for an unforgettable day of festive fun, exclusive drink specials, and Irish cheer! 🍻
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