02/24/2026
What will you find at the end of the rainbow in Indianapolis for St. Patrick's Day 2026? Why, The Birdhouse on Meridian, of course! She's all dressed up in green to celebrate St. Paddy's Day in the best city in the world! From Thursday, March 12, to St. Paddy's Day, there is no shortage of celebrations and happenings in Indy, and we want to be the hub for your celebration! Memories are made here! The Month of May is right around the corner, but before you get out those checkered flags, put on some green and celebrate the close of winter. "May your troubles be less, your blessings be more, and your joy overflow like a pot of gold."
*Hoosier Lottery Greening of the Canal: Thursday, March 12, at 5:00pm; Live music, guest speakers. Ohio Street Canal Basin (Ohio and West Street downtown Indy)
*St. Patrick's Day Parade: Friday, March 13, 11:30 am -1:00 pm (Parade); 10:00 am - 3:00 pm (Tent Party); North Street between Meridian and Pennsylvania (Downtown)
*Shamrock Run & Walk: Saturday, March 14. 9:30am Registration/packet pick-up; 11:00am Race start time; Packet Pick-up Friday, March 13th from 5:00pm to 7:00pm at the IFD Union Hall (748 Mass Avenue); Starts at 748 Mass Avenue (IFD Union Hall) and ends at 906 Carrollton (Bottleworks)
*The Golden Ace Inn: Named USA Today's 10 best places to party (in the nation) like you're Irish on St. Patrick's Day (Indy). Parties and authentic Irish music beginning Friday, March 13 through St. Paddy's Day.
*Father Glenn's St. Paddy's Day Party: March 14; Sullivan's Hardware & Garden, 6955 N. Keystone Avenue. Live entertainment, Irish-inspired dishes, Irish beer, and MORE! 100% of ticket sales will be donated to Seeds of Hope, a nonprofit organization founded by Father Glenn O'Connor.
*The Official Lucky's St. Patrick's Day Bar Crawl: Saturday, March 14, 4:00 pm. Howl at the Moon. Hop between the best bars in Indy. Check in 4:00 pm. Crawl locations 4:00 to 10:00 p.m. After party 10:00 pm to 12:00 am. Tickets required.
*St. Paddy's Tent Party w/ Jai Baker, Kyle McCord, The Indigos at Wolfies (11699 Fall Creek Road): Saturday, March 14, 12:00 pm to 10:30 pm. Tickets required.
Indy's Best Irish Bars:
*The Golden Ace Inn
*Si Greene's Pub
*Loughmiller's Pub * Eatery
*O'Reilly's Irish Pub & Restaurant
*McGilvery's Pub & Eatery
*Gallagher's Pub & Eatery
*O'Gara's Irish Pub
Please drop a comment with your favorite St. Paddy's Day events, restaurants, gatherings, bars, etc.
Send inquiries to [email protected]. Owner Jan and money girl Pam will do an Irish jig for ya. Not really, but there may be some free Irish beer in it for you.