Mamas! Grab your Denver kids and get ready to embrace Irish culture with a vibrant lineup of St. Patrick’s Day festivities across Denver and beyond! From lively parades and Celtic concerts to festive fun runs and immersive historical tours, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Also, don’t forget to accessorize with Shamrock beads, headbands, sunglasses and more!
St. Patrick’s Day in Denver for Families
Denver St. Patrick’s Day Parade
📅 March 15, 2025 | 📍 Downtown Denver
A cherished Mile High City tradition since 1962, Denver’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade brings a sea of green to the streets! The parade kicks off at Wynkoop Street and 19th Avenue, weaving its way through downtown with dazzling floats, marching bands, and Irish dancers.
Time to Paddy
📅 March 11, 2025 | 📍 Morrison
Join us for the annual Time to Paddy 5k/10k and Lucky 13.1 Half Marathon! A St. Patrick-themed run that is perfect for the whole family. The fun includes great swag (designer shirt, custom medal), chip-timing, live results and awards, free photos, a “biggest team” contest, a kids’ dash, great post-race food, and plenty of fun.
Celtic Festival XI
📅 March 7 & 8, 2025 | 📍 Bethany Lutheran Church, Cherry Hills Village
Step into a world of haunting melodies and powerful storytelling at Celtic Festival XI. Featuring Nerea the Fiddler and the Michael Collins Pipes and Drums, this soul-stirring concert will bring classics like Loch Lomond and The Parting Glass to life.
A St. Patrick’s Day Celebration with Altan
📅 March 9, 2025 | 📍 Lone Tree Arts Center, Lone Tree
Legendary Irish band Altan brings over 35 years of traditional music mastery to the stage. Expect a night filled with mesmerizing fiddle tunes, heartfelt ballads, and an infectious energy that will have you dancing in your seat.
The Young Dubliners Live
📅 March 9, 2025 | 📍 Aggie Theatre, Fort Collins
One of the world’s top Celtic rock bands, The Young Dubliners, bring their electrifying mix of Irish and rock music to Fort Collins for an unforgettable pre-St. Patrick’s Day bash.
Friday Afternoon Concert: Beth Gadbaw Celtic Trio
📅 March 14, 2025 | 📍 Longmont Museum, Longmont
Enjoy a mid-day musical retreat with Beth Gadbaw, an award-winning folk singer whose love for Irish music began in childhood. Joined by Sandra Wong and Steve Mullins, Beth’s soaring vocals and storytelling will transport you to the Emerald Isle. Come early and explore the museum’s Picasso exhibit—free for members!
Gobs O’Phun – Irish & Scottish Folk Music
📅 March 15, 2025 | 📍 Swallow Hill Music
Experience the warmth of a true Irish gathering with Gobs O’Phun, a family group known for their tight harmonies and heartfelt performances of traditional folk songs.
Celtic Awakening – A Theatrical Musical Experience
📅 March 15 & 16, 2025 | 📍 Newman Center for the Performing Arts
Ancient Celtic legends come to life through music, dance, and storytelling! Join Denver Brass, Celtic Colorado Pipes and Drums, Irish Tenor Todd Teske, and spirited dancers as they unveil the secrets of mystical runes through a breathtaking performance.
Unearthed: Voices of Leadville’s Shanty Irish (Permanent Exhibit)
📍 Healy House & Dexter Cabin, Leadville
Dive into the gripping history of Leadville’s 19th-century Irish immigrant community. This powerful exhibit tells the story of miners who built their lives in hardship, forming some of Colorado’s most influential labor unions.
Annual Olde Town Arvada St. Patrick’s Day Festival
📅 March 15, 2025 | 📍 Olde Town Arvada
Everyone’s Irish at this all-ages street festival! Enjoy live music, delicious food, 70+ vendors, a kids’ zone, and plenty of Irish cheer.
Family Day Out: St. Patty’s Day Cooking Class
📅 March 15 2025 | 📍 Uncorked Kitchen & Wine Bar, Centennial
Gather the family for a hands-on Irish cooking experience! Learn to make traditional dishes like Irish beef stew, soda bread, and chocolate stout cookies—with plenty of treats to take home (if they make it that far!).
St. Patrick’s Day 5K
📅 TBA 2025 | 📍 Highlands Ranch Town Center South
Don your best green gear and hit the streets for a spirited 5K! Enjoy a post-race pint from Living the Dream Brewing, a complimentary pancake breakfast, and lively entertainment. Keep an eye out for the hidden golden kettlebell—return it for a $100 prize!
Erin Go Bragh 7.77K
📅 March 15, 2025 | 📍 Westminster, CO
Dubbed “the luckiest race on Earth,” this 7.77K run offers a festive mix of costumes, dancing, and unlimited Lucky Charms at the finish line! Every participant gets a signature race t-shirt or an optional hoodie upgrade.
Lucky Leprechaun 5K
📅 March 16, 2025 | 📍 Twisted Pine Brewing Company, Boulder
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a fun run, an “Irish Stout” from Twisted Pine Brewing, and an Irish breakfast burrito! The party continues with live music from Avourneen and performances by Boulder’s McTeggart Irish Dancers.
The Shamrock 7K
📅 March 16, 2025 | 📍 Wibby Brewing, Longmont
A St. Paddy’s fun run with a free craft beer at the finish line? Yes, please! Whether you run, walk, or jog, stick around for live music, food trucks, local vendors, and best-dressed prizes.
However You Celebrate, Make it a St. Paddy’s in Denver to Remember!
From lively concerts to cultural deep-dives, Denver’s St. Patrick’s celebrations offer something for everyone. So grab your green, gather your crew, and let the festivities begin!
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Author: Mile High Mamas
