St. Patrick's Day 2024 in Pittsburgh

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day at one of the largest St. Patrick's Day Parades in the United States.

Get ready to pull out your green and celebrate Ireland's patron saint in the 'Burgh! According to Travel + Leisure and Niche, "St. Patrick’s Day is best celebrated in Pittsburgh given that 14% of the population is Irish." In fact, WalletHub ranked Pittsburgh among the Best Places to Go for St. Patrick’s Day in 2024. Whether you're Irish or not, you'll want to join in the fun!

When & Where

This year's St. Patrick's Day Parade will take place on Saturday, March 16, 2024 beginning at 10 a.m. in Downtown Pittsburgh.

Parade Route

The St. Patrick's Parade begins at the intersection of Liberty Avenue and 11th Streets, then continues on to Grant Street, where it turns right onto the Boulevard of the Allies. From there the parade proceeds to the Reviewing Stand at Stanwix Street. It will then disburse at Commonwealth Place.

Parade Rules

The parade happens rain or shine, so be prepared and dress appropriately. Open containers are not allowed on the parade route and officers will be out and about, so plan your celebrations for before and after the parade.

Getting There

Downtown Parking Options: Street parking will be heavily restricted. Visit the Parking Authority website for a list of downtown lots and garages and their rates.

Public Transit: Check the Pittsburgh Regional Transit schedules for bus and T service. More than 40 bus routes serving Downtown and the Strip District will have detours and/or temporary stop changes on the morning of the parade.

Street Closures: Pittsburgh police will announce a list of downtown street closures in the days leading up to the parade. Make sure to check them before you head out!

Fun Facts About the St. Patrick's Day Parade

The parade route is 1.4 miles from start to end
The parade typically attracts from 200,000-350,000 spectators
There will be more than 200 marching units, bands, and floats
The Pittsburgh parade is one of the largest parades in the nation
Western Pennsylvanians who claim Irish-American heritage are one of the largest segments of the population

Other 2024 St. Patrick's Day Events

Irish Whiskey Tasting | PA Market

March 7, 2024

Expand your palate and enjoy four different whiskeys from Ireland paired with a mini charcuterie plate. It's the perfect way to gear up for St. Patrick's Day weekend.

Irish Food & Wine Pairing | Black Dog Wine Company

March 14, 2024

The unique pairing of Irish cuisine and Black Dog's exquisite wines make this night out a winning combination.

Parade Day Mass at St. Patrick's Church in the Strip District

March 16, 2024 at 8 a.m.

Parade-goers and marchers can start their day off in the true spirit of St. Patrick with Roman Catholic Mass.

St. Patty's Day Beer Market | Velum Fermentation

March 16, 2024 from 4-9 p.m.

Get ready to shamrock and roll at the Special Edition St. Patty's Day Beer Market presented by Beers of the Burgh and Velum Fermentation! Grab a sampling pass and enjoy sips from Velum, Full Pint, Inner Groove, Old Thunder Brewing Company, Goodlander Cocktail Brewery and Greenhouse Co-Op along with food trucks and live music.

Kegs and Eggs | City Works

March 16, 2024 from 8-11 a.m.

Start your celebrations at the ultimate pre-parade party in in Market Square for City Work's Kegs & Eggs party for a breakfast buffet and drink specials on green beer, Guinness, Bloody Marys and mimosas.

Burgh Bus/Molly's Trolleys Brewery Hops | Inner Groove

March 16, 2024

Inner Groove has assembled an all-star lineup worthy of a superhero movie. Take your pick of brewery hops on March 16: the Verona neighborhood includes stops at Inner Groove, Cellar Works and Acclamation Brewing aboard Molly's Trolleys, while the Pittsburgh South hop takes you to Inner Groove's Allentown location along with Back Alley and East End Brewing Company via the Burgh Bus.

Saint Paddy's Punk Rock Party | Bottlerocket Social Hall

March 16, 2024

F*CK Yeah, Dinosaurs and LateComer top this rocking evening at this iconic dive bar turned comedy and live performance venue.

St. Patty's Day with the Jig-Offs | Abjuration Brewing

March 16, 2024

A special beer release and a live band playing Irish jigs and folks music with Parkway Kitchen supplying the eats. Can you say perfect St. Patty's day evening?

Howl at the Moon

March 15-16, 2024

Get shamrock'd at Howl at the Moon in Downtown Pittsburgh with two great nights full of green beer, live music and specials on green beer, Lucky Charms shots, White Claw and Blarney Bombs.

St. Patrick's Day Bar Crawl | South Side

March 17, 2024

Join the ultimate pub crawl with green beers and great vibes with multiple stops along the South Side. Your wristband gets you into each venue quickly with 50% off drink specials plus live music and DJs at select locations plus a photographer to capture all your best moments.

St. Patrick's Day Bar Crawl | Mt. Washington

March 17, 2024

Explore some of the top spots atop Mt. Washington with discounted drinks, photos, giveaways and more as you enjoy the scenic views walking to each location at this festive day of bar hopping.

Brunch & Bar Crawl | South Side

March 17, 2024

This all day affair starts with buffet brunch and bottomless mimosas at Twelve Whiskey BBQ before expanding to free cover and welcome shots at Oddballs, Pitch, Mario's LINX, Skybar and Avalon for you to get your Irish on.

Lunney's Eatery Pop-Up | DiAnoia's

TBD 2024

For one night only, DiAnoia's famed Italian cuisine is replaced with a mouthwatering Irish menu including shepherd's pie, corned beef and cabbage, Guinness beer cheese and other classics.

St. Patty's Hangover | Hard Rock Cafe Pittsburgh

March 30, 2024

Nurse that headache with live music from Bastard Bearded Irishmen starting at 8 p.m. Reserved table and bar seating options are available

Ireland at The Rangos Giant Cinema | Carnegie Science Center

Thursdays and Sunday through March 31, 2024

Narrated by Liam Neeson, this giant screen adventure will take you through stunning, natural landmarks of the Emerald Isle as they hear fascinating stories and learn about sacred customs.

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