St. Patrick's Day 2024 is set to paint Metro Detroit green with a slew of festivities spanning from raucous bar crawls to family-friendly outdoor events. As the city gears up for a weekend of Irish-themed celebrations, locals have a variety of options to make their holiday memorable.
For those eager to march to the beat of drummers and bagpipers, the comeback of the Royal Oak St. Patrick's Day Parade on Saturday, as reported by FOX 2 Detroit, promises a spectacle of marching bands and floats in the heart of downtown Royal Oak. Meanwhile, if you're looking to prime your party muscle ahead of the big day, C-Pub at Canterbury Village is hosting a St. Practice Party, a potent mix of live music, food, and drinks under a heated tent, with an affordable cover of $5.
As the sun rises on St. Patrick's Day, turn your attention to Old Shillelagh in Detroit for their 49th annual celebration, a rousing affair starting at the bright and un-Irish hour of 7 a.m. This venue is ready to meet your green beer needs with live entertainment running all day and three floors of revelry, clickOnDetroit sheds light on. Not to be outdone, Hamlin Pub chain unfurls its Irish festivities starting at 9 a.m., promising a long day of live tunes, themed food, drinks specials, and giveaway goodies.
Of course, it's not all about drinking. Families can embrace the Irish spirit with a visit to the Easter Bunny and a bevy of cuddly animals at the St. Paddy's outdoor festival in Rochester Hills, Detroit Free Press highlights. And for the animal lovers out there, Blake's Orchard and Cider Mill hosts Dog Dayze, a St. Patrick's-themed romp for canines and their companions — a mere $7.95 ticket gives you and your furry friend access to a 1-mile walking trail, a pup cup, and the chance to nab random prizes.
Should you prefer a rhythmic adventure, the Detroit Shamrock Festival 2024 heats up with 15 DJs, live music and dancers under a giant heated tent, hosting a bash fit for the most ardent of Irish stout aficionados. Then, as if called by the sirens of yesteryear, venture to the Totally Rad Vintage Fest at Huntington Place on Saturday, where a nostalgic wave of 80s and 90s attire, music and games sweeps you off your modern feet, with admission starting at $12, according to clickOnDetroit.
Amid all the festive chaos, take a moment for a serene sap-tapping session at Heritage Park's Pure Michigan Syrup & Songs or lose yourself in the powerful performance of "To Kill a Mockingbird" at the Fisher Theatre. No matter the choice, Metro Detroit's St. Patrick's Day line-up is as rich and varied as the hues of green that will blanket the city.
