7 St. Patrick's Day events in Huntsville—parade, pub crawls, Cocktails at The View + more

St. Patrick's Day Parade in downtown Huntsville — St. Patrick’s Day in Huntsville. (Huntsville St. Patrick’s Day Parade / Facebook)

Let the celebration begin! We’re only two weeks away from St. Patrick’s, and Huntsville knows how to do the holiday justice.

Prepare to watch downtown get covered in green and check out these seven must-attend events.

1. Luck & Libations Leprechaun Tour

irish coffee poppy and parliament — Irish Coffee from The Poppy & Parliament. (The Poppy & Parliament)

If you can’t decide where to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, you’re in luck!

The Luck & Libations tour will feature multiple stops at downtown Huntsville watering holes, special themed drinks at each stop (not included with ticket), an appetizer, games and trivia.

Where: Downtown Huntsville, 1016 Locust Ave SE, Huntsville, AL 35801-3108
When: Friday, March 14, 6PM
How much: $35 | Get tickets
What to wear: Your best festive green attire

2. 48th Annual Ellen McAnelly Memorial St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Red truck at St. Patrick's Parade in Huntsville — The parade is the highlight of St. Patrick’s Day weekend. (Huntsville St. Patrick’s Parade / Facebook)

Back for the 48th year, Huntsville’s annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade will be better than ever. Be on the lookout for your favorite local businesses and the Hville Blast team!

When: Saturday, March 15, 11AM
Where: Downtown Huntsville, 100 North Side Square, Huntsville, AL 35801

3. St. Patrick’s Weekend at The Camp

Traditional Irish food at The Camp — The Camp will have plenty of traditional Irish Fare. (The Camp / Facebook)

Get ready to wear your best green gear and party all weekend long. Check out The Camp’s jam-packed St. Patrick’s Day weekend schedule:

Friday, 3/14: Open at Noon, Live music at 7PM
Saturday, 3/15: Open at 11AM; The Landlocked Cocklans perform at 1PM; Live Music with Buck’d Up at 7PM
Sunday, 3/16: Market at MidCity Kickoff, 12-4PM; Live Music at 1PM

Where: The Camp, 5909 University Dr NW, Huntsville, AL 35805
When: All day Friday, March 14-Saturday, March 16
How much: No cover charge!

4. Almost St. Patrick’s Day Pub Crawl

Poppy and Parliament — Get ready for the ultimate Irish party. (Nathan Watson / Hville Blast)

St. Patrick’s Day in Huntsville is too much fun—who wants to wait until the 17th to start celebrating? During the pub crawl, you can try incredible drink specials, participate in games and enter the running for the Best Dressed Contest.

Pro tip: No tickets will be sold at the door, so make sure to get them in advance.

Where: 117 North Side Square, Huntsville, AL 35801
When: March 15, 4:30PM-9PM
How much: $15-19

5. St. Patrick’s at Straight to Ale

Green beer at Straight to Ale for St. Patrick's Day — Get the party started early at Straight to Ale. (Straight to Ale / Facebook)

Straight to Ale knows that it takes more than a few hours to celebrate St. Patrick’s properly—that’s why they’re getting the festivities started at 9AM. Here’s what you can expect there:

Kegs & Eggs (beer and breakfast)
Irish food and beer specials all day long
Live Bagpiper and dancers
Live performance from Sister Luck in the Speakeasy after the downtown Huntsville parade

When: Saturday, March 15, 9AM-11PM
Where: 2610 Clinton Avenue NW, Huntsville, AL

6. St. Patrick’s at The Casual Pint with Josh Allison & Friends

josh couts the casual pint jazz — The Casual Pint is a great spot to catch live music (participating artists not pictured above). (The Casual Pint)

Live music, food specials and delicious drinks—what more could you ask for?

Catch Allison & Friends at The Casual Pint while sipping on delicious Irish brews and snacking on top-notch fare.

Where: 2 Off Broadway Street NW Huntsville, AL 35806
When: Friday, March 15, 6:30PM

6. St. Patrick’s Day Cocktails at The View

Cocktails at The View at Burritt at the Mountain — Cocktails at The View is one of my favorite Huntsville events. (Lacey Muenstermann / Hville Blast)

Cocktails at the View doesn’t officially kick off until April, but you can snag your seat at the table early during the St. Patrick’s Day celebration.

The event includes traditional Irish music from The Musgrove Session, beer specials and Irish snack boxes, including Banger Sausages.

When: March 16, 3PM-5PM
Where: Burritt on the Mountain, 3101 Burritt Dr SE, Huntsville, AL 35801
How much: No cover charge; VIP experience available for $20

7. St. Patrick’s Day Fun Run

If you want to work off all the Irish treats, check out the St. Patrick’s Day Fun Run. Make sure to come dressed in green, and keep your eye out for the green beers at the end of the road.

What: both 3 + 5-mile road races
When: Thursday, March 17, 6PM
Where: Fleet Feet Huntsville, 2722 Carl T Jones Suite 2B Huntsville, AL 35802
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