It’s time for St. Patty’s! With Colorado’s historical Irish communities and traditions (and our internationally-known beer culture), parties and parades are being thrown everywhere! Here are a few: 

 

FORT COLLINS

Lucky Joe’s St Patrick’s Day Parade & Old Town Irish Party

Saturday, March 12

8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Cost: Free

Historic Downtown Fort Collins will host its annual community Parade and Irish Party in the Old Town Square (live music by local bands and a “green beer garden”).  The morning kicks off with the 18th Annual Sharin’ O’ the Green 5k Run/Walk.

 

 

WINTER PARK

St. Patrick’s Day Celebration at Winter Park Resort

Saturday, March 12

Starting at 12:00 pm

Cost: Free

Family fun for all at The Village! After hitting the slopes, don your green and head over for live music, food and drink specials to celebrate!

 

ARVADA

St. Patrick’s Day Festival 2016

Saturday, March 12

12:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Cost: Free

Join thousands of citizens on Grandview Avenue for this fun family event! The ever-expanding festival includes live bands, arts/crafts booths, food booths, kids entertainment, and beer/wine sales. 

 

DENVER

St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Saturday, March 12

Starting at 8:30 am

Cost: Free

Denver’s Irish heritage runs deep, yet western as well! In the heart of downtown, the parade has been going strong since 1962. Run by over 300 volunteers, the creative floats and performers will draw out roughly 250,000 people! Celebrations will be held all throughout the downtown pubs, restaurants and more. 

 

LITTLETON

Saint Patrick’s Brewing Company’s St. Patty’s Day Party!

Saturday, March 12

Starting at 12:00 pm

Of course enjoying the day at a brewing company named after the saint himself is a terrific idea! Saint Patrick’s Brewing Co. is going all out with Irish dancers, live music, the release of their Super Stout and “many other shenanigans.”