Erin go Bragh!
St. Patrick's Day is just around the corner so we've rounded up a list of regional parades, local events and at-home activities to celebrate all things Irish! Keep checking back as we may add to this list as we hear of events! Know of an event not in our guide? Email us at meghanf@macaronikid.com or submit it here!
☘️REGIONAL PARADES☘️ |
🍀 Norwalk St. Patrick's Day Parade (Saturday, 3/8, 11AM)
The parade kicks off at 11am from Veteran's Park, proceeds up Washington Street onto North Main Street and ends at Pine Street.
☘️ Greater Hartford St. Patrick's Day Parade (Saturday, 3/15, 11AM)
The parade begins at Capitol Avenue by the State Capitol, takes a left on Main Street, a left on Asylum, a left on Ford Street, and then ends by the Memorial Arch. If you can not make it downtown, the parade will be broadcast live on CW 20 (beginning at 11:30a.m.)
🍀 2025 Greater Bridgeport St. Patrick's Day Parade (Friday, 3/14, 12PM)
Parade starts at Burroughs Community Center, 2470 Fairfield Avenue, Bridgeport (corner of Fairfield Avenue and Ellsworth Street) and travels down Fairfield Avenue to The Castle, Black Rock, 3171 Fairfield Avenue, Bridgeport (corner of Courtland Avenue).
🍀 St. Patrick's Day Parade New Fairfield (Saturday, 3/15, 9:30AM)
The Parade will begin after the 8:30am Mass at St. Edward's Church, at approximately 9:30am, and go down Brush Hill Road, ending at Town Hall.
🍀 2025 Milford St. Patrick's Day Parade (Saturday, 3/15, 1PM)
Parade steps off at 1 p.m. from Wasson Field, 71 West Main St., Milford.
☘️ Greater New Haven St. Patrick's Day Parade (Sunday, 3/16, 1:30PM)
The largest, single-day spectator event in the State of Connecticut. Parade begins on Chapel Street at Sherman Avenue, and continues on Chapel Street toward the Green. The route turns left onto Church Street, down to Elm Street, and disburses by Orange Street.
☘️ Danbury St. Patrick's Day Parade (Sunday, 3/23, 2PM)
Parade steps off at St. Peter Church, Main St., Danbury, turns left on to West St. continues on Lake Ave., and ends at the Danbury Irish Club, 6 Lake Ave. with live music, dance, food & refreshments!
🍀 Greenwich St. Patrick’s Day Parade (Sunday, 3/23, 2PM)
Begins at Greenwich Town Hall on Field Points Road and continuing onto Greenwich Avenue.
☘️LOCAL EVENTS☘️ |
🍀 Paint a Lucky March Truck with Ms. Lesley! @ Danbury Library (Thurs.,3/6, 5-6:30)
Paint a festive “lucky truck” decked out with shamrocks and March-inspired charm. Free. Ages 7+
🍀 Irish Dance Performance @ Danbury Library (Saturday, 3/8, 12-12:30PM)
The Ashurst Academy of Irish Dance will do a performance featuring hard and soft shoe dances with time for audience members to learn a step and ask questions. Free.
🍀 Leprechaun Leap Play Zone @ Next Dimension Gymnastic (Wed.,3/12, 9:30-10:30AM)
Head to Next Dimension Gymnastics for some open play: Trampolines, parachute, bubbles, bounce house, craft station & more! $20/person. Ages 1-5.
🍀 St. Patrick's Day Cupcake Workshop @ Stew Leonard's (Wed., 3/12, 4-5:30PM)
Kids will make ad decorate six holiday themed cupcakes with holiday frosting, sprinkles & special decorations to take home. Pizza and snacks will also be provided. $20+fees/person. Ages 12 and under.
🍀 St. Patrick's Day Party @ Newtown Teen Center (Friday, 3/14, 7-9PM)
DJ dance party, games, snacks and drinks. $15 for residents; $30 for non-residents. Grades 5 & 6.
🍀 St. Patrick's Day Rainbow Search & Take Home Clover Pot @ Trumbull Nature & Arts Center (Sat. 3/15,11-11:45AM)
Use a map to find the 7 colors of the rainbow along the trails. Locate objects that have significance in Irish culture and history along the way. After the walk, families will receive lucky clover seeds, potting soil and a small pot to decorate and take home. Cost: $20.50/family up to 3 adults/2 children.
🍀 Irish Heritage Day @ Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center (Sunday 3/16, 10AM-4PM)
Live music, Irish Dancing, kids' crafts, delicious Irish food and drink specialties. Free Admission. Food/Drink available for sale.
🍀 St. Patrick's Day Irish Dance Show @ Aquila's Nest Vineyards (Sunday, 3/16 5-8PM)
Ashurst Dance will perform a range of traditional and contemporary Irish Dance routines in both light and heavy shoes starting at 5:30pm. Stay until the end and learn a couple of steps from the dancers! $10 per ticket + $10 drink purchase minimum + tax & gratuity per adult.
🍀Irish Flag Raising @ P.T. Barnum Square in Bethel (Monday, March 17; 9AM)
Join the Ancient Order of Hibernians at P.T. Barnum Square as they raise the Irish flag, followed by a second flag raising at the Municipal Center at 1 School Street. Refreshments to follow in the General Purpose Room in the Bethel Town Hall.
☘️CRAFTS & RECIPES ☘️ |
Want to make the day extra festive? Check out these fun St. Patrick's Day Crafts and Recipes from our archives that you can prepare ahead of time! But first, my mom's award-winning Irish Soda Bread Recipe!
 Mom's Award-Winning Irish Soda Bread Recipe |
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Find more St. Patrick's Day recipes/crafts on our Pinterest Page!
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