Your guide to St. Patrick’s Day activities in the Des Moines area! Check out this list of lucky events in the Des Moines area.
It’s your lucky day! Well, it is all of our lucky days because St. Patrick’s Day is yet again upon us. Gather your friends, throw on some green, and celebrate the luck of the Irish with a jam-packed list of St. Patrick’s Day events!
S.P.E.R.M. Ride 2024 at The Ridgemont
- Saturday, March 9, 10 a.m.
- The Ridgemont, 7460 Hickman Road, Windsor Heights, IA 50324
We know that title got your attention! On Saturday, March 9, grab your bikes, your helmets, and your wallet for a day full of biking, eating, and drinking during the St. Paddy’s Easy Ride in March (SPERM). The group will meet at The Ridgemont in Windsor Heights at 10 a.m. with drink deals and breakfast food galore! At noon, head to University Tap for even more drinks and food before pedaling to Water Works and wrapping up the day downtown at El Bait Shop/High Life Lounge.
St. Patrick’s Day Block Party at Annie’s Irish Pub
- Saturday, March 16, 8 a.m.
- Annie’s Irish Pub, 206 3rd Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
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St. Patrick’s Day at Exile Brewing Co.
- Saturday, March 16, 9 a.m.
- Exile Brewing Co., 1514 Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
Fuel up before the St. Patrick’s Day Parade at Exile Brewing! On Saturday, March 16, the brewery will open its doors early with a full menu and Irish food specials at 9 a.m. Try the signature Ruthie beer in a celebratory GREEN color or try some Dry Irish Stout tapped. Not a beer fan? A full cocktail list will be available ALL DAY!
St. Patrick’s Day Party at Smash Park
- Saturday, March 16 at 10 a.m.
- Smash Park, 6625 Coach Light Drive, West Des Moines, IA 50266
We love Smash Park any day, and we especially love it St. Patrick’s Day weekend. Embrace the Irish spirit at Smash Park’s St. Patrick’s Day Party! Grab your friends and sign up for the Giant Beer Pong Tournament, and don’t forget to snag an open bar package for just $49!
East Village St. Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl
- Saturday, March 16, 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.
- Historic East Village, Des Moines
Get SHAMROCKED in the Historic East Village during the St. Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl! For just $15, skip the cover at all twelve participating bars and enjoy drink deals at every location. Check in early at Bellhop to get your wristband because all participating bars will offer $5 Tito’s and $5 Jameson for the entire crawl!
Des Moines St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Party
- Saturday, March 16, Parade at Noon, After Party Until 5 p.m.
- Downtown Des Moines Parade Route (Grand Ave. from Robert D. Ray Drive to 8th Street)
- Des Moines Marriott Downtown After Party, 700 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50309
Get ready to paint the town green and celebrate the luck of the Irish at the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade! Get your spot close to the curb for the parade at noon, and head to the Des Moines Marriott Downtown for an after-party full of delicious food and drinks, traditional Irish dancers and musicians, and other festive acts and activities!
The Official Lucky’s St Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl
- Saturday, March 16, 4 p.m. – Midnight
- Venues Vary, Check-In at Hessen Haus, 102 3rd Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
Get ready to SHAMROCK ‘N ROLL at The Offical Lucky’s St. Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl in Downtown Des Moines! Tickets start at $20 for group tickets and include 2-3 drinks or shots, exclusive food and drink specials, and a waived cover at all participating locations. The first 400 attendees to check in will receive a party cup, a lanyard with bottle opener, and green and gold beads. You won’t want to miss this crawl!
St. Patrick’s Day Drag Brunch at Big Grove
- Sunday, March 17, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
- Big Grove Brewery, 555 17th Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
After a night out participating in The Official Lucky’s St. Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl, we know you’ll need a killer hangover brunch. Look no further than Big Grove for a drag brunch, featuring Hazel Sanchez-Belle. Tickets for a table for four start at $40. Doors open at 11 a.m. for the show at noon, which leaves plenty of time to try Big Grove’s rockin’ new brunch menu!
St. Patrick’s Day Party at Rick O’Shea’s (RICOCHET)
- Sunday, March 17, Noon – Close
- RICOCHET, 400 Locust Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
St. Patrick’s Day Paw-ty at Paws and Pints
- Sunday, March 17, Noon
- Paws and Pints, 6218 Willowmere Drive, Des Moines, IA 50310
UPCOMING PITCH A FRIEND: March 24
Who’s better to pitch a single friend than your bestie!? In this fun, new take on a singles dating event, we’ll hang out at Teehee’s Comedy Club where presenters can pitch their single friend to the crowd. 6 men and 6 women will be pitched! Each presenter has 3 minutes to share why YOU should date their friend and you must apply to be in the lineup! After the pitches take place, we’ll mix and mingle with everyone in the crowd. Check out all the details. Applications are open and tickets are live now!
