Best St. Patrick’s Day 2026 events happening in metro Phoenix

Grab your red-headed friends, put on your best green outfits and celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at one of metro Phoenix’s festive events.

Bars, restaurants and other groups across the Valley were set to host events for St. Patrick’s Day featuring festive food, drink and performances.

Some events are family-friendly, while others may be only for those over 21, but there is something for everyone on this list.

St. Patrick’s Day is on a Tuesday, March 17, this year, so many events are going on the Saturday before, so everyone can join in on the weekend fun.

Here are the best events going on in metro Phoenix on St. Patrick’s Day weekend.

Downtown Phoenix St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Faire

Celebrate the 43rd annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade in downtown Phoenix.

The parade is free to the public and features floats, dancers, bag pipers and more.

The parade will start at 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 14, and will begin on Oak Street and go south down Third Street, before heading west on Moreland Street, stopping down the street from Margaret T. Hance Park.

The Irish Faire will also be hosting festivities at Margaret T. Hance Park, right next to the parade. General admission for the Faire is $15, $12 for military and veterans with ID and free for kids under 12.

The Faire includes festive food and drink like corned beef and cabbage, and Irish beers and whiskeys. Emerald Green tickets can also be purchased for $60 for an exclusive 21+ experience, with whiskey and cigar tasting, mixology classes, and an exclusive limited-access bar.

Tickets and more information can be found at stpatricksdayphoenix.org.

Irish Fountain Fest in Fountain Hill

On Saturday, March 14, the country’s tallest fountain will spray green water for Fountain Hills’ annual Irish Fountain Fest.

The event is open to all ages and will feature entertainment, Irish food vendors, a beer garden and a kids’ zone with inflatables and face painting.

The fountain will spout green water two times during the festival; first at noon, then again at 4 p.m. Then, on St. Patrick’s Day, on Tuesday, the fountain will be green once more at noon to end the festivities.

Admission is free to the public and open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, March 14, at Fountain Park.

More information can be found at fountainhillsaz.gov.

Lucky’s St. Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl in Scottsdale

Wear your greenest outfit and bring a group of friends for an evening of bar hopping across Scottsdale’s Old Town Plaza.

Lucky’s St. Patrick Bar Crawl tickets get you vouchers for free drinks and shots, secret drink menus, food specials, exclusive parties and more.

The crawl starts at Boondocks Patio and Grill and includes Barstool Scottsdale, Casa Amigos, 50 Shades of Rose, The Hot Chick, Mother Tucker’s Tavern, Not My First Rodeo and Wasted Grain.

The event goes from 4 p.m. to midnight, and tickets are $73.64 for a group of four, or single tickets can be purchased for $24.05 per person as of March 5. Ticket prices will increase as St. Patrick’s Day gets closer.

Tickets and more information can be found at crawlwith.us/scottsdale/stpattys/.

St. Paddy’s Day Lucky Run at Papago Park

Burn some calories before drinking that green beer on St. Patrick’s Day with a 1-mile, 5k, 10k or half-marathon run.

Whether you’re walking or running, this race is inclusive to anyone trying to get some cardio in. Make sure to wear your most festive green athletic gear or fear being pinched.

But don’t worry if you don’t have any green; each race participant gets a green race shirt along with a participation medal and other swag bag perks.

All race registrations begin at 7: 30 a.m. on Saturday, March 14.

More details, sign-up information can be found at https://runsignup.com/Race/AZ/Phoenix/StPaddySDayLuckyRun5K10KPHOENIX.

Tim Finnegan’s in Glendale

Celebrate the Irish tradition of splitting the G on a tall glass of Guinness beer at Tim Finnegan’s pub.

Every day is Irish-themed in the pub, but on St. Patrick’s Day, Tim Finnegan’s will host an all-day event for the holiday with Irish bagpipers and step dancers performing.

Festive food and drink will be ready to order from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. The restaurant serves Irish food with a twist, like corned beef and cabbage taquitos, corned beef sliders, shepherd’s pasties, Guinness chocolate brownies and more.

Tim Finnegan’s also serves the classic Irish beer Guinness but with a twist. Tim Finnegan’s can personalize your beverage with a photo printed on top of the foam of the Guinness, for an authentic Irish drink with a fun photo of your choice.

Visit timfinnegans.com for full menu options.

Reporting by Paige Moore, Arizona Republic

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