From cabbage-throwing parades to roaring parties, St. Patrick’s Day in New Orleans is unlike any other celebration.
While metropolis likeNYC , Boston , andChicagomight get more of the headlines , New Orleans is low - key one of thebest citiesin the state for observe St. Patrick ’s Day . ( That is , if you ’re over your weekslong , Mardi Gras - get hangover . ) The conditions is usually perfect for outdoor celebrating , the crowds generally do n’t get too messy , and there are mess of piquant , immersive experiences to be had .
Sure , you’re able to park it for the day at one of the city’sbest Irish pubs , but this is NOLA , after all , mean you’re able to sip your Guinness on the street while taking part in any number of destitute festivity . Here are the respectable ways to observe St. Patrick ’s solar day in New Orleans this class . Just keep your head on a swivel for the flying pelf — those are no joke .
St. Patrick’s Day Parades in New Orleans
Irish Channel Parade
March 16,1 pmIrish Channel , FreeA must for anyone who ’s behind on their grocery shopping , the Irish Channel St. Patrick ’s Day parade starts at 1 pm and roll up Magazine to Jackson , St. Charles , Louisiana , and then back down Magazine . Join the ocean of revelers to catch all the produce you’re able to throw , or seek out some bars of Irish Spring from among the ample stroke . There will be light-green beer aplenty , and Parasol ’s will be rocking with its traditional blocking party antics .
Metairie Road St. Patrick’s Day Parade
March 17,NoonOld Metairie , FreeIf you still have n’t had enough , head back to Old Metairie for the annual Metairie Road St. Patrick ’s Day parade , startle at noon along Metairie Road . This one ’s been go strong since 1971 , and this year ’s variation will see more than 100 air bladder , trucks , band , and marching clubs . Expect all the traditional goodies and plenty of revelry .
Downtown Irish Club Parade
March 17,6 pmMarigny / French Quarter / CBD , FreeThe downtown St. Patrick ’s Day parade will begin at 6 pm with a footstep - off at Washington Square Park , then meander through the Marigny up Royal , crossing Esplanade to Decatur , and then into the CBD . The parade will make several stops , include at popular stripe like Molly ’s and Ryan ’s , so you ’ll have mint of opportunities to take hold of up with the fun before everyone ends up at the Ugly Dog Saloon for live medicine and more revel . The pre - party scratch line at 4 pm at the Marigny Brasserie , and will feature live music from Catie B. & The Hand Me Downs .
Louisiana Irish-Italian Parade
March 24,NoonMetairie , FreeHere ’s a bad-tempered - cultural event you wo n’t need to escape . The Louisiana Irish - Italian Parade kicks off at noontide in front of the Clearview City Center before heading down Veterans Memorial Boulevard , so grab a spot along the route and get ready to party . If you want to start celebrating a few solar day too soon , the group is host a Toasting Party on March 19 at 4:30 pm with free Miller beer , corn boeuf and cabbage , and muffulettas .
Parties and Other St. Patrick’s Day Events in New Orleans
Irish Cultural Museum
OngoingFrench Quarter , FreeCheck out historical item and learn how Irish immigrants helped build the city we know today at the city ’s Irish Cultural Museum . The year - round locale is domicile to photographs , letters , and other historical archives , plus the diminutive museum boast a peaceful courtyard and its own burnt umber and alcohol bar for Irish- and New Orleans - themed recreation .
Céilí at Deutsches Haus
March 10,11 amMid - City , FreeDeutsches Haus will open up its doors too soon for a family - friendly Céilí ( assemblage ) with Celtic instrumentalist , Irish dancers , piper , and other festive activity . Nosh on traditional dishes like pelf , cottage pie , and soda bread , then burn off the calories trying to keep up with the degenerate feet of the Muggavin and Ryan schools of Irish terpsichore . Stick around for a festive , Irish - emphasise concert ( $ 15 for members , $ 20 for non - member ) with the Louisiana aboriginal Beth Patterson at 5:30 post-mortem examination .
Old Metairie Irish Festival
March 15,4 pmMetairie , FreeThis twelvemonth ’s company in Metairie will be the biggest yet , as Gennaro ’s Bar and Bear ’s Po Boys are hosting what promises to be a boisterous bash under the span at the product of Causeway and Metairie Road . Enjoy cheap drinking ( Gennaro ’s is home of the $ 2.50 longneck ) , bites from Gennaro ’s and Bear ’s , and circumstances of upbeat dancing . The festivities start in the late good afternoon , with live music from stagnant End at 5 autopsy and Contraflow taking over at 8:30 pm .
St. Patrick’s Day at the Virgin Hotel
March 16–17,Times varyCBD , FreeNeed to ascertain a hotel to apply as a home base for all the revelry around the city ? Celebrate St. Patty ’s Day all weekend long at Virgin Hotels New Orleans . Enjoy a Pisces and chips special at Commons Club from executive chef Chris Borges , then sip on Tullamore D.E.W. specialty cocktails at The Pool Club alongside bouncy entertainment both days . And for an extra pick - me - up , Funny Library , the onsite coffee store , will offer a specialty Tullamore D.E.W. Irish coffee .
Irish Channel Block Party
March 17,1 pmIrish Channel , FreeHead to Annunciation Square for the Irish Channel Block Party and you ’ll encounter even more St. Patrick ’s Day festivities . bear deal of Irish medicine , food , swallow , and lively dancing . good of all , proceeds will benefit St. Michael ’s Special School .
Irish Dance Lessons at the Hyatt Centric
March 17,5 pmFrench Quarter , FreeThe Hyatt Centric is team up up with the Irish Cultural internet to host especial terpsichore class for the holiday . The party kicks off with a dancing example taught by Shannon Kelly , vice president of the Irish Cultural connection . At 6 pm , a festive dance will begin — and all spirit level of professional dancer are encouraged to enter in this family - friendly issue . A traditional Irish session will run from 8 to 10 atomic number 61 to keep the celebration going . hold back by the hotel ’s restaurant , Holmes , for a special Irish - themed cocktail as well as an assortment of Irish stout , ciders , and whisky that will be available for the vacation .
Irish Channel Parade|Suzanne C. Grim/Shutterstock
Irish Channel Parade|eloresnorwood/Shutterstock
Photo courtesy of Irish Cultural Museum of New Orleans