Although St. Patrick's Day events in St. Augustine may be somewhat smaller in scale compared than those in Boston, New York and Chicago (with its river flowing green), St. Augustine can boast something other cities cannot. You see, it was discovered that, in March of 1601, St. Augustine hosted the very first parade to celebrate St. Patrick. Yep, that's another cool first claim for our awesome First Coast. And you better believe the Spaniards had fun celebrating too ! 

This year, have your own St. Patrick’s Day fun across the Ancient City and beyond into Jacksonville, where Irish heritage is celebrated with pub grub, green beer and upbeat music. Let’s dive into the round up of upcoming St. Patrick's Day events in St. Augustine and Jacksonville. 

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Local St. Patrick's Day Events & Activities

Celtic Music and Heritage Festival

When: Saturday, March 8 – Sunday, March 9, 2025 at 10am
Where: Francis Field, 29 W. Castillo Dr., St. Augustine, FL 32084
Cost: General admission is $25 with children ages 12 and under free. Active duty and retired military with ID are also free. For VIP and other admission details see this link.

Expect live music, highland games and so much more. This annual weekend festival is full of Celtic flair and should not be missed!

St. Augustine St. Patrick’s Day Parade

When: Saturday, March 8, 2025 at 10-11:30am
Where: Kicks off from Francis Field, 29 W. Castillo Dr., St. Augustine, FL 32084
Cost: FREE

For details on the parade route, visit this link. Expect to see bagpipers, drums, floats, local community clubs, marching bands and more. And, of course, lots and lots of the color green.

St. Patrick's Day corned beef and cabbage with green beer
Photo courtesy of Maria DiCicco

Jax Cooking Studio Irish Dinner – SOLD OUT

When: Saturday, March 15, 2025 from 2-4:30pm
Where: Jax Cooking Studio, 14035 Beach Boulevard, Jacksonville, FL 32224
Cost: $100 per adult

Jump on this cooking class quickly before it sells out! You learn how to make beef wellington, Scotch eggs (well, Irish eggs — whatever), Bailey’s chocolate mousse and more yumminess.

St. Paddy’s Day Run 10K and 5K

When: Sunday, March 16, 2025 at 8am
Where: Evergreen Cemetery, 4535 N. Main St., Jacksonville, FL 32206 
Cost: $30-50 per entry

The 10K and 5K waves will start and run together at 8:00 AM near the entrance of the cemetery. Both races will finish in a common finish area. This is a beautiful course through Evergreen Cemetery. The course runs through stately oak and magnolia trees and is about 90 percent shaded. FYI, beer is a decent recovery drink. 

BYOB Red Boat Tour St. Patrick’s Day Party

When: Monday, March 17, 2025 from 6:30 – 8:00pm
Where: Vilano Beach Fishing Pier, 260 Vilano Rd., St. Augustine, FL 32084
Cost: $39 per adult

This popular and festive water tour during the golden hour is enjoyed with music and dancing. Your Captain will share a little history and humor along the way as the sun sets and the beauty of St. Augustine takes your breath away. Reservations recommended.

Bars and Bar Crawls

Fionn MacCool's Irish Restaurant & Pub

When: March 13 – March 17, 2025
Where: 145 Hilden Rd., Ponte Vedra, FL 32081
Cost: No Cover (pay for your food and drink)

Expect Irish dancers, pipes and drums, bands playing all weekend, and a St. Patrick's Day themed limited menu of your holiday favorites to nosh on.

Beats and Brews: Lucky Me! Edition

When: Saturday, March 15, 2025 at 7pm
Where: Shanty Town Pubz, 22 West 6th Street, Jacksonville, FL 32206
Cost: Tickets start at $10

Get ready to groove to some lucky beats and enjoy ice-cold brews with friends new and old . Let's celebrate St. Patrick's Day in style – wear your best green outfit and get ready to party.

Jacksonville St. Patrick's Day Bar Crawl

When: Monday, March 17, 2025 at 5pm
Where: Bay Street Sports Grill, 119 East Bay Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202
Cost: Tickets start at $10.99

This isn’t just another night out—it’s the St. Patrick’s Day event everyone’s talking about! Whether you’re flying solo, bringing a group of friends, or making new ones along the way, you’ll be part of the most festive bar crawl of the season.

Justice Pub “Kiss Me I’m Irish” Event

When: Friday, March 15, 2024; Doors open at 7pm (2025 Details TBA)
Where: 315 East Bay St. Suite 101, Jacksonville, FL 32202
Cost: $10 entry

Live music by The Okult, Falling In Place, The Citrus Trees and Minor Influence, and Best St. Patty’s Outfit Contest. Leave all the other contest competitors green with envy!

Shamrock Stroll Bar Crawl

When: Saturday, March 16, 2024, from 1-8pm (2025 Details TBA)
Where: Hoptinger Bier Garden & Sausage House, 333 1st Street North Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250
Cost: $20

Well, for some, St. Patrick's Day events in St. Augustine means it's time to get rowdy! Find those green tutus and Mardi Gras beads because you may be running into some other leprechauns throughout the day!

Green pink glass and shamrock

More Pubs For St. Patrick’s Day Fun

Irish grub, green beer and good times await. Check local pub websites for door times and music schedules. There will surely be festivities at every single one of these Irish bars in St. Augustine and Jacksonville.

Restaurants for St. Patrick's Day

My mom is Irish (her maiden name is a famous whiskey brand) and I’m going to go out on a limb and say no one makes as good a corned beef and cabbage on St. Patrick’s day than she does. But, maybe, these St. Augustine restaurants can be put to the test!

Visit these establishments for the Irish specials, green beer, live music and other surprises that may be in store for those seeking St. Patrick's Day events in St. Augustine and more. 

 Sláinte! And Happy St. Patrick's Day

Globetrotting since 1995, Maria is a daughter, girl-mom and wife to a Spaniard. She is a karaoke wunderkind, natural born storyteller and creative writer. She’s a wine and gin enthusiast and charcuterie builder extraordinaire. Seeking to inspire others to “Travel More”, she shares travel advice, destination spotlights and more at her site AlwaysPackTissues.com.