{"id":176339,"date":"2026-02-23T11:21:07","date_gmt":"2026-02-23T11:21:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/176339\/"},"modified":"2026-02-23T11:21:07","modified_gmt":"2026-02-23T11:21:07","slug":"where-to-celebrate-st-patricks-day-2026-in-north-texas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/176339\/","title":{"rendered":"Where to celebrate St. Patrick\u2019s Day 2026 in North Texas"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"body-text-paragraph\">Dallas-Fort Worth is going green and celebrating St. Patrick\u2019s Day with parades, bar crawls and fun activities for the whole family.<\/p>\n<p class=\"body-text-paragraph\">Here\u2019s a roundup of 10 St. Patrick\u2019s Day events happening in North Texas. Many occur ahead of the actual St. Paddy\u2019s holiday on March 17, so plan accordingly!<\/p>\n<p>MCKINNEY ST. PATRICK\u2019S DAY SHAMROCK RUN AND BEER WALK<\/p>\n<p class=\"body-text-paragraph\">Head to McKinney to kick off St. Patrick\u2019s Day at the annual Shamrock Run 5K and Beer Walk. Afterwards, enjoy a green beer while watching Irish dancing. There will also be a costume contest, local vendors and family friendly activities. Wear your green!<\/p>\n<p>News Roundups<\/p>\n<p class=\"dmnc_features-cta-social-article-cta-social-module__3beff secondaryRoman secondaryRoman-20 text-center text-gray-dark\">Catch up on the day&#8217;s news you need to know.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dmnc_features-cta-social-article-cta-social-module__8MgJa flex flex-wrap text-gray-dark secondaryRoman secondaryRoman-10 text-center justify-center\">By signing up, you agree to our\u00a0<a class=\"dmnc_features-cta-social-article-cta-social-module__lU9-l border-b border-gray-dark hover_border-0 focus_border-0 active_border-0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dallasnews.com\/help\/terms-of-service\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Terms of Service<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a class=\"dmnc_features-cta-social-article-cta-social-module__lU9-l border-b border-gray-dark hover_border-0 focus_border-0 active_border-0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dallasnews.com\/help\/privacy-policy\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Privacy Policy.<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"body-text-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mckinneystpatricksday.com\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.mckinneystpatricksday.com\/\">DETAILS<\/a>: March 14 at 9 a.m. at Towne Lake Park, 1405 Wilson Creek Pkwy., McKinney. Registration for the race is $42.42. <\/p>\n<p>RINGO\u2019S PUB 15TH ANNUAL ST. PATRICK\u2019S DAY BLOCK PARTY<\/p>\n<p class=\"body-text-paragraph\">Stop by the Shops at Legacy to check out the annual St. Patrick\u2019s Day Block Party at Ringo\u2019s Pub. Visitors can celebrate with drinking one of the 90 beers on tap. <\/p>\n<p class=\"body-text-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/ringos-pub-15th-annual-st-patricks-day-block-party-tickets-1982826508463\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/ringos-pub-15th-annual-st-patricks-day-block-party-tickets-1982826508463\">DETAILS<\/a>: March 14 from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. at Ringo\u2019s Pub, 5865 Kincaid Road, Plano. Free. <\/p>\n<p>FORT WORTH ST. PATRICK\u2019S DAY WEEKEND BAR CRAWL<\/p>\n<p class=\"body-text-paragraph\">Spend the day hopping around some of Fort Worth\u2019s top bars. There will be food and drink specials at each bar, plus an afterparty. The crawl makes stops at Bar 2909, Rodeo FW, Junk Punch, Reservoir-Bar Patio &amp; Kitchen and The Dirty Cow. <\/p>\n<p class=\"body-text-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubcrawls.com\/fort-worth-st-patricks-day-bar-crawl\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/pubcrawls.com\/fort-worth-st-patricks-day-bar-crawl\/\">DETAILS<\/a>: March 14 from 1 to 8 p.m. starting at Bar 2909, 2909 Morton St., Fort Worth. Tickets range from $10.94 to $19.01. <\/p>\n<p>ST. PADDY\u2019S DAY TEXAS STYLE<\/p>\n<p class=\"body-text-paragraph\">The City of Lewisville is combining celebrations for St. Patrick\u2019s Day and Texas Independence Day. There will be live performances of Irish Folk, Celtic Rock, Texas Country and Americana. Activities will include axe throwing, inflatable attractions, Lucha Libre wrestling, chalk art and vendors. <\/p>\n<p class=\"body-text-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cityoflewisville.com\/city-hall\/city-departments\/community-engagement\/special-events-festivals\/st-paddy-s-texas-style\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.cityoflewisville.com\/city-hall\/city-departments\/community-engagement\/special-events-festivals\/st-paddy-s-texas-style\">DETAILS<\/a>: March 14 from 1 to 9:30 p.m. at Wayne Ferguson Plaza, 150 W. Church St., Lewisville. Free. <\/p>\n<p>KISS ME I\u2019M IRISH EXPRESS<\/p>\n<p class=\"body-text-paragraph\">This unique St. Patrick\u2019s Day experience includes a two-hour evening excursion filled with a ride in a vintage train, Texas craft brew-tasting, Irish-inspired bites and a souvenir cup. <\/p>\n<p class=\"body-text-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.grapevinetexasusa.com\/event\/kiss-me-im-irish-express\/41356\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.grapevinetexasusa.com\/event\/kiss-me-im-irish-express\/41356\/\">DETAILS<\/a>: March 13 from 7:55 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Grapevine Vintage Railroad, 705 S. Main St., Grapevine. Tickets are $45 per person. <\/p>\n<p>ST. PATRICK\u2019S DAY CAR SHOW AND CORGI PARADE AT BRITISH EMPORIUM<\/p>\n<p class=\"body-text-paragraph\">Walk around and admire classic cars and motorcycles at the British Emporium\u2019s new St. Patrick\u2019s Day event. There will also be a corgi-and-friends-costume parade. <\/p>\n<p class=\"body-text-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.british-emporium.com\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.british-emporium.com\/\">DETAILS<\/a>: March 16 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. the British Emporium, 140 N. Main St., Grapevine. Free. <\/p>\n<p>ST. PADDY\u2019S DAY PICKLE PARADE AND PALOOZA<\/p>\n<p class=\"body-text-paragraph\">The streets of downtown Mansfield will be filled with colorful floats, marching groups, entertainers and pickles. The theme of this year\u2019s parade and palooza is \u201cParty in Mansfield Like it\u2019s 1776!,\u201c and there will also be a special showing of \u201cThis Crazy Fun Magic Show Will Baffle You!\u201d at the Farr Best Theater, performed multiple times. Also expect a pickle run, baby parade, and the presentation of the pickle queens. <\/p>\n<p class=\"body-text-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mansfieldpickleparade.org\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.mansfieldpickleparade.org\/\">DETAILS<\/a>: March 21, from 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., on Main and Broad streets in downtown Mansfield. Free.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"aspect-ratio:3000 \/ 1980\"   class=\"dmnc_images-modern-image-module__QFaG- max-w-full h-auto text-white dmnc_images-modern-image-module__9Zlll bg-gray-light object-contain\" width=\"3000\" height=\"1980\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/4MKQT7LV3RGBXBVZUWFR5ZMQOQ.jpg\" alt=\"The Southeastern Conference fans float was throwing beads as the 44th annual St. Patrick\u2019s...\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The Southeastern Conference fans float was throwing beads as the 44th annual St. Patrick\u2019s Day Parade was held along lower Greenville Avenue in Dallas on Saturday, March 15, 2025. <\/p>\n<p>Stewart F. House \/ Special Contributor<\/p>\n<p>2026 ST. PADDY\u2019S DAY DASH DOWN GREENVILLE<\/p>\n<p class=\"body-text-paragraph\">The 31st St. Paddy\u2019s Day Dash Down Greenville kicks off the iconic St. Patrick\u2019s Day celebration held in Dallas\u2019 Lower Greenville neighborhood. Runners are encouraged to wear green and can celebrate the end of the race with a green beer. <\/p>\n<p class=\"body-text-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/raceroster.com\/events\/2026\/104295\/2026-st-paddys-day-dash-down-greenville\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/raceroster.com\/events\/2026\/104295\/2026-st-paddys-day-dash-down-greenville\">DETAILS<\/a>: March 14 at 8 a.m. and begins at Energy Square Dallas and goes down Greenville Avenue, Dallas. Registration is $66.04.<\/p>\n<p>DALLAS ST. PATRICK\u2019S DAY PARADE &amp; FESTIVAL <\/p>\n<p class=\"body-text-paragraph\">The 45th Dallas St. Patrick\u2019s Day Parade begins at 11 a.m. on Blackwell Street and Greenville Avenue, following the annual St. Paddy\u2019s Day Dash. The parade will feature parade floats and live music and concludes around 2 p.m. at SMU Boulevard. Once it wraps, attendees can check out more festivities along Greenville Avenue. <\/p>\n<p class=\"body-text-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dallasstpp.com\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.dallasstpp.com\/\">DETAILS<\/a>: March 14 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Greenville Avenue. Free. <\/p>\n<p>PADDY AT THE VILLAGE DALLAS<\/p>\n<p class=\"body-text-paragraph\">Celebrate St. Paddy\u2019s Day at The Village, with live music, and food and drink specials at the development\u2019s bars and restaurants. Attendees can also watch the parade as it goes by while playing games. <\/p>\n<p class=\"body-text-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/raceroster.com\/events\/2026\/104295\/2026-st-paddys-day-dash-down-greenville\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/raceroster.com\/events\/2026\/104295\/2026-st-paddys-day-dash-down-greenville\">DETAILS<\/a>: March 14 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at The Village Dallas, 5670 Village Glen Dr., Dallas. 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