After funding issues led to last year’s cancellation, the Downtown St. Paddy’s Day Festival is set to return March 14, organizer Mike Treiber told 3NEWS.
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — After taking a year off in 2025, the Downtown St. Patrick’s Day Festival is set to return March 14 in Downtown Corpus Christi.
Mike Treiber, owner of Cassidy’s Irish Pub and organizer of the festival, confirmed the comeback to 3NEWS on Friday.
“(It’s a) family friendly free event!,” Treiber said.
This year’s event will feature live performances from several talented local acts. CC Pipes and Drums, Gildea School of Dance, The Olde Dogs, Splendiferous, Raul Ayala Band, Tres Matts, Jon Mikel Mrez Band, Kat & The Nat 20s, The Chainlinks, Navarro & The Creatures, 18 Hours, Left Right Left and Underground Frequency are all slated to play at the festival.
Organizers say the event will also include local artists and food trucks, including award-winning local favorite Full Send BBQ.
Owner Desirae Hill told 3NEWS she is excited for the return of the event and the sense of unity it brings.
“The festival brings Corpus (Christi) together while supporting local businesses who love the community,” she said. “It’s love all the way around.”
The festival took a hiatus last year after organizers cited funding challenges tied to the event’s production. In its absence, several downtown businesses organized smaller celebrations to mark the holiday.
Additional event details are expected to be announced closer to March 14.