Fun and Festive St. Patrick’s Day Events in Orlando 2023

Time for corned beef and cabbage, Guinness draft beers (or green beer if you prefer), and Irish whiskey this St. Patrick’s Day in Orlando. March 17, 2023 St. Patrick's Day is on a Friday this year! This St. Patrick's Day in Orlando, make the most of the big green day at one of these fun St. Patrick's Day events.

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Raglan Road Irish Pub Mighty Irish Festival

1640 E. Buena Vista Drive
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830

2023 Mighty Irish Festival 
March 16 – 19

The 2023 entertainment lineup includes top bands flown in from Ireland. There will be five outdoor bars to get the spirits flowing. Performances take place on multiple stages both inside the restaurant and outside.

Reservations are encouraged for guests who plan to celebrate at Raglan Road on March 16, 18, or 19. On St. Patrick’s Day only, March 17, Raglan Road will open at 11 a.m. with a $20 cover charge for guests 18 and older; (first-come, first-served—no reservations on this day only).

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Best St. Patrick's Day Events in Orlando

Shamrock Party an Ode to St.Paddy's Day
Thursday, March 9, 5pm
Tuffy's Music Box, Sanford
Alive After 5 Shamrock Fest, live music with Ennis Pruitt; classic pub songs, Celtic rock, jigs & reels. Green beer and vendors
FREE

5th Annual St Paddy's Day Truck Pull & Street Festival
Saturday, Match 18, 4pm – 9pm
2nd Street, Historic Downtown Sanford
Event takes place in the ‘Famous L' between Celery City Craft and West End Trading Co. Get together with your tribe and form teams of 10 and pull a fire truck for some major bragging rights, fun and to benefit Special Needs Ability Program, Inc.
Live music on multiple stages, lots of craft beer, food trucks, craft vendors and lots of Sanford Fun
FREE

8th Annual Crooked Can Celtic Festival
March 17 – 19
Crooked Can Brewing Company
Three days of live Celtic music, Irish dancers, local vendors, delicious eats and so much more.
FREE Admission

Pat O’Brien’s St. Patty’s Day Celebration
Friday, March 17 and Saturday, March 18 from 2 p.m. – 1 a.m.
Exclusive food and drink options, as well as incredible live entertainment, such as a DJ, band, stilt walkers, and a dueling piano set.
While admission is complimentary, reservations are encouraged and can be made here or by calling 407-224-3663.

St. Patrick's Day Festival in the Park
Friday, March 17 5pm – 9pm and Saturday, March 18, 4pm – 10pm
Center Lake Park, Oviedo
Live Irish entertainment, green beer, bangers and mash, Irish Step Dancers, face painting, jugglers, a photo booth
FREE – Additional cost to purchase punchcards for beer

St. Patrick's Day 2023 Irish Party on I-Drive
Friday, March 17, noon-2am
The Lucky Leprechaun Irish Pub
Live entertainment throughout the day including the ‘Irish Echoes' Dancers, St. Patrick's Day Specials plus authentic Irish food including Corned Beef & Cabbage, Irish Stew and Fish & Chips.
4-6pm Irish Folk Songs with Steve Brannon
6-7pm Reedy Creek Fire Dept Pipe Band
7-10pm Dancing & Ceilidh
Sarah Costello Irish Dance Academy USA
FREE Admission

St. Patrick's Day Party at Howl at the Moon
Friday, March 17, doors open at 7pm
Howl at the Moon Orlando
Head to this dueling piano bar for games and giveaways, St Patrick's Day drink specials and more.
Menu prices vary

St. Patty’s Day Celebration
Friday March 17, 6pm – 10pm
Avalon Park

The Cottage Irish Pub St. Patrick's Day Celebration
Friday, March 17, 11:30am – 11pm
The Cottage Irish Pub in Melbourne (it's worth the drive)
Make the drive for an authentically Irish celebration with friends, family, and all the fun you can handle on a full belly of pints & corned beef, with live music and Irish dancers.

Uptown Vibes
Cranes Roost Park
Uptown Vibes is returning to Cranes Roost Park. Now with extended hours, the event features live music from talented local artists, food trucks and interactive games along with more vendors selling unique gifts, artisanal goods, home decor and more.
Also, come have a little St. Patrick’s Day fun with street performers and dancers.
Admission is free. Food and drinks are available for purchase.

Keep reading – block parties and pub crawls are listed down below

St. Patrick's Day Celebration at An Tobar Irish Pub
Friday, March 17, 11am – midnight
An Tobar Irish Pub
Sheraton Orlando North
Live Music All Day plus St. Patrick's Day specials including Green Beer, Shamrock Jello Shots, Corned Beef & Cabbage, Fish & Chips, And More!
No cover. Reserve your table today. Call (407) 551-7627

St. Paddy's Day Bar Crawls and Block Parties

Liam Fitzpatrick's St. Patrick's Day Block Party
Friday, March 17, 11am-1:30am
Liam Fitzpatrick's Restaurant and Irish Pub
Live music all day long, Irish dancers, drink specials, performance by the Orlando Firefighters Bagpipers, Dave Matthews tribute band and more.
FREE until 4pm; $10 cover charge after 4pm

ShamRock The Block Street Party
Friday, March 17, 12pm – 10pm
East Washington Street – Thornton Park
Join The 808, Cavo's Bar & Kitchen, Burton's Thornton Park and Graffiti Junktion for a street party with games, entertainment, drink specials, and three complimentary drinks included with ticket
$10 in Advance/$15 Day of Event

The St. Patrick's Day Pub Crawl
Friday, March 17, 5pm
Hooch and other Downtown Orlando venues
Free premium drinks are included along with the same specials, and no cover charges apply.
$25

St. Patrick's Day Outdoor Party & Celebration
Friday, March 17, 2-11:30pm
Promenade at Sunset Walk
Nonstop music begins at 2pm with Tim Hamlin, DJ Scotty B, and The Hooligans live! Street performers, lucky leprechauns, food and beverage specials, and more. Over 2 dozen restaurants and specialty shops.
FREE Admission

St. Patrick's Day Bar Crawl
Friday, March 17, 2023 · 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Highball & Harvest at Ritz Carlton Grande Lakes
Specially crafted food and beverages included throughout the property, including Highball & Harvest, Lobby Lounge, Blue, Vitale and Fairways Pub.
Live Entertainment from 6-10pm
$100 per person

Let's Get Lucked Up Pub Crawl
Friday, March 17, 7pm
Downtown Tavares
7 bars, live music, giveaways and more
Costumes encouraged
$5 general admission

Irish Fest 2023
Suncreek Brewery
Saturday, March 18th and Sunday, 19th, noon to close
It's an Irish block party on West Minneola Ave in front of the brewery for two days of Irish Music, food, and fun.

St. Patrick’s Day 10-Bar Crawl at ICON Park
With 10 bars to explore, ICON has created a St Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl with fun ranging from country music to Key West sunsets, and ends with a free ride on the giant observation wheel.

Friday, March 17, from 2 to 6 p.m., ICON park guests will receive a complimentary pass, printed with participating venues and drink specials. At each location, they purchase a drink and receive a stamp. Those that receive stamps from all participating venues can redeem for a free ride on The Wheel.

Bar Crawl participating venues include:

• The Wheelhouse Bar
• The Lawn Bar
• Tin Roof
• Ole Red
• Brother Jimmy’s
• Sloppy Joe’s
• Tapa Toro
• Uncle Julio’s
• Max Action Arena
• Buffalo Wild Wings

BONUS IDEA: St. Patrick’s Day during the Seven Seas Food Festival

The luck of the Irish comes to Orlando as SeaWorld invites guests to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day during the Seven Seas Food Festival with all the sights, sounds and flavors of Ireland’s favorite tradition. The celebration will transform the park into the Emerald Isle on select dates between March 9 – 19 with unforgettable offerings included with park admission, including:

• Streets of Green: Irish Market Plaza will come to life throughout day with incredible entertainers, amazing stilt walkers, and much more.
  (Select times from 12:30 – 6 p.m.)
• Timeless Tunes: Lose yourself in Irish melodies as traditional musicians bring their beautiful sounds to Orlando throughout the day.
  (Select times from 12:30 – 6 p.m.)
• Tastes of Ireland: Take your Seven Seas Food Festival voyage to the Emerald Isle for some classic recipes like corned beef hash and beef stew, as well as some NEW additions just for the celebration such as Irish Coddle. Make sure to toast the day with a Guinness Irish Stout, a special St. Patrick’s Day Bud Light or even a delicious Shamrock Sour cocktail.

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Feature image credit: Raglan Road Irish Pub and Restaurant