Birmingham St. Patrick's Day Weekend Events 2024

It’s time to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day!

As always, Birmingham has PLENTY of ways to celebrate St. Paddy’s Day which are full of food, music, brews, and fun! Check out the full list of events below, including Holi at the Birmingham Museum of Art!
Don’t forget to get your tickets to Thrifted Prom! We’re hosting it on Friday April 5th, 7-11pm, at Woodlawn Theatre!
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Celebrating 25 Years with HICA
Thurs, March 14, 5:30-8:30pm
Cost: FREE
At: Cahaba Brewing (map)
Join in this festive gathering to reflect on HICA’s achievements, honor the contributions of our community, and look forward to a future filled with promise and inclusivity. Let’s raise a glass to 25 years of making a difference, and many more to come. Don’t miss out on this historic celebration — your presence will make it all the more special! Salud will be joining in with a pop-up to delight your taste buds with their delectable dishes. It’s a perfect pairing of good food and great beer for a cause that’s close to our hearts. And to ensure our celebration is nothing short of spectacular, Latinos con Onda will be DJing, bringing vibrant music that promises to keep the energy high and the spirits even higher throughout the event.
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Pop Up Piano Bar
Thurs, March 14, 5:30-8:30pm
Cost: FREE
At: Woodlawn Theatre (map)
Jon Michael Ogletree is coming back to Woodlawn Theatre! The Theatre will turn into the best “Pop Up” Piano Bar in Bham. Have your requests ready! You can choose from a song-list or watch Jon learn on the fly, performing a new-to-him song after just 3 minutes. So much fun every time he visits!
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Twilight Fest
March 14-17
Cost: $5-$40
At: Sidewalk Cinema (map)
Hold on tight, Spidermonkey! Sidewalk Cinema is showing ALL of the Twilight Films this week! We know a few people who are OBSESSED. This is your chance to see the films on the big screen once again! You can buy individual tickets ranging from $5-$11 based on the showtimes, OR get tickets to all of them for $40! This package is good for 5 tickets for any combination of films that are a part of the 2024 Twilight Fest series. Twilight (2008), New Moon (2009), Eclipse (2010), Breaking Dawn - Part 1 (2011), and Breaking Dawn - Part 2 (2012) . Sidewalk always has a few extra surprises in store, so get ready to get your sparkle on for Team Edward or go into beast mode for Team Jacob!
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Shamrock Shindig
Fri, March 15, 6-9pm
Cost: $45 (includes food)
At: B&A Warehouse (map)
Join in for a wee bit of fun and celebrate in Shamrock fashion in March! Hosted by The Arc’s Junior Board, they’ll have the usual food, drinks, great live music, photo booth, balloon drop with prizes, and grand prize drawing! All you need to do is show up in green (of course) and bring your luck! This is one of our favorite fundraisers of the year!!!
WHAT THE SHAMROCK SHINDIG SUPPORTS:
All proceeds from the Shamrock Shindig go to support The Arc of Central Alabama, Alabama’s largest provider of services for people of all ages with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
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RESCHEDULED!: Vulcan Block Party
SAT, March 16, 5-7pm
Cost: $6/Free for Members
At: Vulcan Park & Museum (map)
Vulcan Park Foundation is pleased to announce the reopening of the observation tower. So grab your lawn chairs and join us for a family-friendly block party! The first 50 guests to climb the stairs to the top of the tower will receive a prize. Live music performed by The Locked Band. Free popcorn will be available for ticket holders. Food vendors will be available onsite for additional purchases. Beer and wine will be available for purchase for those 21 and up.
The gift shop, The Anvil, will have extended hours with a 10% discount applied to all purchases made during the event.
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Top Shelf Burlesque: Movies & Musicals (21+)
Fri & Sat, March 15-16, 7pm/10:30pm
Cost: $20
At: Carrigan’s Public House (map)
Two showtimes! Movies and Musicals is TSB's favorite recurring theme! The inspiration is endless! A Tin Man that teases, a cat that caresses, a villainous vixen, and that is just the tip of the iceberg of what's in store for you! This event is full of great choreographed dancing and makes for a fun date night or an exciting night out with friends!
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etc. DOUBLE HEADER
Fri, March 15, 7:30pm & 9:30pm
Cost: $15
At: Homewood Theatre (map)
TWO SHOWS!
FIRST: The ETC team wracks their brains with odd, amusing, and little-known facts about Ireland and Irish-American traditions in a special St. Patrick's Day version of Fact Check! Once the battle of wits is over, the facts become the basis of a stream of consciousness improvisation. Where will the cultural oddities of one of our nation's beloved immigrant groups take us?! You'll have to show up to find out!
THEN: It's the cavalcade of short-form improv games the audiences know and love in a round of Vulcan's Underpants! All of your favorites with an extra dose of blarney to get you ready for the greenest holiday until Earth Day!
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Kegs & Eggs
Sat, March 16, 6am-until…
Cost: FREE
At: Innisfree Bham (map)
We always get up in the wee hours to kick off our St. Patrick’s celebration with a FREE breakfast at Innisfree! This year, since the 17th is on a Sunday, Kegs & Eggs is taking place Saturday morning! It’s a laid-back time and you can usually get some really cool St. Paddy’s Day swag! Traditional Bagpipers will make an appearance and there will be a DJ later in the evening! ALSO, Innisfree will open at 11am on Sunday for a St. Patrick’s Day Brunch! Don’t miss out! We hope to see you on the patio!
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Hunt in the Heights
Sat, March 16, 10am-5pm
Cost: FREE
At: Cahaba Heights Retailers (map)
Hunt the Heights from March 16 through March 23. Cahaba Heights Merchants will be hiding Easter Eggs filled with Goodies and Discounts in businesses in Cahaba Heights. Don’t miss the kick-off this weekend!
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Hop N Shop
Sat, March 16, 10am-2pm
Cost: FREE
At: Homewood Retailers (map)
The Homewood Chamber of Commerce Presents Hop N Shop 2024! Join in the fun March 16th in downtown Homewood to hunt for coupons, gift cards, and candy from your favorite retailers!
Save the date for March 23rd and take your littles to the Homewood Parks & Rec Easter egg hunt at Patriot Park!
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ShamROCK
Sat, March 16, 11am-9pm
Cost: FREE
At: Cahaba Brewing (map)
Head to Cahaba Brewing on Saturday, March 16, to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with beer, bands, and cocktails! It's Birmingham's Biggest St. Patrick's Day Celebration! They’ll have Irish Slammer drink specials, a special Bourbon Bottle Release, and will be debuting their new Spring Cocktail Menu! And remember - great beer isn't green.
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St. Patrick’s Day Crawfish Boil
Sat, March 16, 12pm
Cost: Free to attend
At: Bham District Brewing (map)
Prepare to celebrate St. Patrick's Day in style with the 2nd annual Crawfish Boil at Birmingham District! Join in for a delicious feast of fresh crawfish, courtesy of Red Mountain Crawfish Co., and wash it down with a cold brew or two. Don't forget to wear your best green attire - there may even be a prize for the best-dressed attendee!
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Come on Clover and Dance
Sat, March 16, 12pm
Cost: FREE
At: The TED (map)
Head over to the Trussville Entertainment District (TED) for the ALL AGES event! Stop in and shake your shamrock to the beats of DJKJ LIVE, bringing you the hits from today and yesterday that are sure to make you move your feet, so come on clover and dance. DJKJ will be hosting a clover scavenger hunt and dance contests just for the kiddos with some fun prize giveaways.
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13th Annual Holi Festival
Sat, March 16, 1-5pm (Color Throw @ 3:30pm)
Cost: FREE/$5
At: Birmingham Museum of Art (map)
The Birmingham Museum of Art is partnering with City Walk Birmingham to celebrate the vibrant and joyous Holi Festival with the Indian Cultural Society for its 13th annual event. Embrace the spirit of Holi, a traditional Indian festival marking the arrival of spring and the triumph of good over evil. This colorful celebration is filled with live music, dance performances, art activities, and of course, the iconic throwing of colored powders. Suitable for all ages, the BMA’s Holi Festival is a perfect way to experience the richness of Indian culture, enjoy a fun-filled day with the community, and welcome the spring season in a burst of color and festivity.
The colorful dance demonstration is just $5. There will also be white BMA shirts on sale for $12 that will pick up TONS of color powder when the excitement of color throwing starts at 3:30pm in CityWalk!
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40th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade!
Sat, March 16, 1:30-2:30pm
Cost: FREE
At: Five Points South (map)
Put on some green and feel the luck of the Irish at the 40th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Five Points South! The parade will start on 10th Ave. S. along Brother Bryan Park, turn left and travel up 20th Street South starting at 1:30 p.m. It will be led by the Ian Sturrock Memorial Pipe Band and other area organizations and businesses, and will end at 2:30 p.m. From 10 a.m. to 11 p.m., participating restaurants and bars will offer Irish-themed food and drink specials, along with live entertainment.View menu and entertainment schedules below. Approved open containers will be allowed in the Five Points area as the district is an official Entertainment District. Before and after the parade, the outdoor celebration will continue on the Tower on Tenth Entertainment Stage in front of Highlands United Methodist Church. Performers are to include the Westwood Irish dancers from 11 to 11:30 a.m., Hooley from noon to 1:30 p.m., and after the parade Hooley will be joined on stage by the Alabama Pipe and Drum band.
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The Watsons Go to Birmingham
Sat, March 16, 2pm
Cost: $10-$20
At: Boutwell Auditorium (map)
The Watsons Go to Birmingham" is a powerful and deeply moving story based on the award-winning, groundbreaking novel by Christopher Paul Curtis. The play chronicles the events of a fateful summer for the Watson family of Flint, Michigan. Ten-year-old Kenny Watson narrates the journey of his family as they embark on a road trip from Flint to Birmingham, Alabama, during the height of the civil rights movement. The story beautifully captures the dichotomy of familial love and stability amidst the racial strife of the 1960s.
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Music of Pink Floyd w/ASO
Sat, March 16, 8pm
Cost: $25+
At: BJCC (map)
Come see the Alabama Symphony Orchestra perform the best of Pink Floyd! These shows are always an incredible experience. This will be the perfect event for fans of Pink Floyd and a great way to introduce their music to a new generation! Don’t miss this awesome performance by the ASO!
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Annual St. Patrick’s Celebration
Sun, March 17, 10am
Cost: Free to attend
At: Marty’s GM (map)
If you love Irish food, THIS is the event for you! It’s time again for Danny’s Annual Saint Patrick’s Day celebration! He has teamed up with the wonderful Marty’s folks and is having a party! Enjoy great music, great food, and even better friends. Specials on Smithwicks and Guinness, fish and chips and cottage pie, along with music starting at noon by Marshall Mikesell. Come raise a pint or two and sing along with us!
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Shamrock Shuck
Sun, March 17, 1-8pm
Cost: FREE
At: Avondale Brewing (map)
It’s the return of our Saint Patrick's Day Crawfish Boil and Oyster Shuck at Avondale Brewing Company! Back after a few years' hiatus and right where the tradition began! Get ready for an exciting day filled with live tunes from HannaWard Pass. This event is perfect for the whole family, including your furry friends! Join us for a Sunday of deliciously cold craft beers, freshly shucked oysters, spicy crawfish, and the introduction of the brand new gator wings. There's no cover charge, so come enjoy the festivities and pay only for your food and drinks.
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The FOG
Sun, March 17, 2pm
Cost: $8
At: Sidewalk Cinema (map)
Strange things begin to occur as a tiny California coastal town prepares to commemorate its centenary. Inanimate objects spring eerily to life; Rev. Malone stumbles upon a dark secret about the town's founding; radio announcer Stevie witnesses a mystical fire; and hitchhiker Elizabeth discovers the mutilated corpse of a fisherman. Then a mysterious iridescent fog descends upon the village, and more people start to die. This screening is a Midnight Madness encore.
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