Lucky You! It's The Memphis St. Patrick's Day Guide 2026
Luck of the Memphis: Your Guide to St. Patrick's Day Events
Luck of the Memphis: Your Guide to St. Patrick's Day Events
Memphis knows how to celebrate, and St. Patrick's Day is no exception. From the Silky's St. Patrick's Day Parade on Beale Street to 5Ks at Shelby Farms, a GAA match every Sunday, and a parade through Cooper-Young on March 17 itself, there's something for everyone this month. Here's your roundup of all the ways to get your Irish on in the Bluff City.
But First, Did You Know?
The Irish diaspora has played a major role in Memphis history and growth! Keep scrolling for fun facts about Irish peoples' connection to Memphis.
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St. Patrick's Day Events & Specials In Memphis
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Here’s a list of ways to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day 2026 in the 901. Sláinte, y’all.
Hooligan Irish Red Ale Release Party at Flyway Brewing
đź“… Saturday, March 7 | Starting at Noon
Flyway Brewing is bringing back the beloved High Cotton Hooligan Irish Red Ale for its second year — and they're celebrating in style. The party features live Irish music from Alice Hasen & Dermot and the Pints, Irish dancing from Inis Acla School of Irish Dance, Bavarian pretzels, sausages, Shadow Bombs, and plenty of Hooligan Irish Red Ale on tap.
Spooky St. Paddy's Day at Soul & Spirits Brewery
📅 Friday, March 13 | 3–9 PM
Soul & Spirits is mashing up St. Patrick's Day and Halloween for one wickedly fun night! Green beer flows all evening alongside their Dark End Nitro Dry Irish Stout — perfect for their signature Black & Golds. Hunt for lucky charms to win prizes, catch a Halloween Costume Contest at 7 PM, and enjoy live pipes from Memphis Pipe Band starting at 6 PM. Smoke & Toast Eats will be on-site for bites.
Silky’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Beale Street
đź“… Saturday, March 14 | 2-4 PM
Spend your St. Patrick's Day on America's most iconic street. Beale Street will be decked out in green and people as dozens of floats make their way down one of the biggest parades of the year. Expect marching bands, steppers, twirlers, floats and all sorts of sights! Drinks are allowed on Beale Street so make sure to grab a big green beer at Silky O’Sullivan’s before the parade struts down.
Slider Inn Downtown & Midtown St. Paddy’s
đź“… Saturday, March 14 | ALL DAY
One of the most anticipated St. Patrick's Day bashes in town takes over Downtown Memphis and Midtown with live music, DJ sets, green beer, and Jameson aplenty! The lineup features a packed roster of local DJs plus live performances from Jad Tariq and Deep Roots Memphis. Grab your crew and get lucky.
Irish Bog Jog 5K
đź“… Saturday, March 14
Hosted by the Memphis Irish Society and presented by Bog & Barley Irish Pub, this first-annual 5K winds through the beautiful neighborhoods of Kirby Woods and River Oaks. All participants receive a t-shirt and finisher's medal, with awards for overall and age group winners. After the race, stick around for authentic Irish music, food, and drinks! Registration required (bring your ID!)
St. Patrick's Day at Bog & Barley Irish Pub
đź“… Tuesday, March 17
Spend St. Patrick's Day where it belongs — at an Irish pub! Bog & Barley is celebrating with live music, performances, face painting, a Tullamore Dew patio party, Corned Beef and Cabbage, and green beer all day.
Memphis Gaelic Athletic Association Match
đź“… Every Sunday | Noon
Cheer on Memphis' GAA every Sunday at noon at Tobey Rugby Field! The team plays Gaelic Football, and the association also has camogie and hurling. You'll also spot them at several St. Paddy's Day celebrations around town this month!
Lucas St. Patrick's Day Parade – Cooper-Young
đź“… Tuesday, March 17 | Step-off at 5 PM (Line-up at 4:30 PM)
The only St. Patrick's Day parade in Memphis held on March 17 itself! The Memphis Irish Society has invited the whole Cooper-Young community to march in this year's celebration — which carries extra significance as Ireland is the Honored Country for Memphis in May 2026. Free to attend, and all are welcome to march with advance sign-up. Email [email protected] to register.
St. Paddy's Songwriter Showcase at Momma's
đź“… Tuesday, March 17
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with live local music at Momma's! South Main Sounds is hosting a Songwriter Showcase with green beer and no cover charge. Lineup TBA.
Streetdog Foundation's Barking Bingo – St. Patrick's Day Edition
📅 Wednesday, March 18 | 7–9 PM (Cards on sale at 6:30 PM) 📍 Flyway Brewing
A St. Paddy's-themed bingo night benefiting Streetdog Foundation at Flyway Brewing! Play up to 10 rounds for a chance to win Streetdog merch and fun goodies, meet adoptable pups, and shop SDF merch. Every dollar raised supports dogs in need across Memphis. Streetdog Foundation is 100% volunteer-run and donation-based. Pets welcome!
Time to Paddy Race
📅 Sunday, March 29 | 8–11 AM
Lace up your greenest shoes for this St. Patrick's-themed race at Shelby Farms! Choose from a Kids' Dash, 1-Mile, 5K, 10K, or Half Marathon. All participants get a custom bib, designer shirt, and finisher medal. Expect chip timing, free photos, post-race food, and a "Biggest Team" contest. Can't make it in person? A virtual race option is available too. Starting at $25.98 (Youth 12 & under: $17 | Kids' Dash: Free).
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Fun facts about the Irish in Memphis:
- In the Mid-1800s, teacher Eugene Magevny, an Irish immigrant from County Fermanagh, helped establish Memphis’ public school system, as well as the city’s first Catholic church, St. Peter’s on Adams Avenue. His house is open to the public for tours when it's not a pandemic.
- Mary Harris Jones, better known as Mother Jones, immigrated from County Cork. She lost her husband and four children in the Yellow Fever Epidemic in the Pinch District, which was a heavily Irish neighborhood at the time. Mother Jones went on to become one of the most prominent labor and community organizers in American history.
- Sarah Hardin Murphy Leath immigrated from Belfast, Ireland and married James Leath. Later in life, she donated nine acres of land that became a home for widows and orphans, and left an additional 20 acres in her will. That organization evolved into the nonprofit you know today as Porter-Leath.
- Modern Irish Memphians DJ Naylor, and Patrick and Deni Reilly run some pubs and restaurants you probably know and love -- Celtic Crossing and Majestic Grille/Cocozza.
- Memphis Gaelic Athletic Association offers co-ed opportunities to all Memphians interested in playing the traditional Irish sports of hurling and Gaelic football.
- Memphis Irish Society is a group for Irish diaspora and enthusiasts of Irish culture, which offers social and learning opportunities around traditional music, Irish (Gaelic) language and more. It’s open to anyone -- Irish or not -- with an interest in the Land of Saints and Scholars.
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Louise
Having a St Patrick’s Day party at Bar DKDC Friday March 17 with my band (Louise Page) and Faux Killas! ? Doors at 9:00 ?
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