St. Patrick's Day in Dublin, Ohio is a big deal. We are Irish after all! Every year Dublin holds the Greenest, Grandest St. Patrick's Day Parade. It is tradition after all!
According to Irishisanattitude.com, Dublin was named one of the top 10 cities to celebrate St. Patrick's Day by Orbitz and U.S. Travel. But we want you to come see why for yourself. So get your green glasses, deely boppers, shamrock shirts and Irish Attitude ready for the greenest and grandest day of the year in Dublin, Ohio-- St. Patrick's Day! In Dublin, the St. Patrick's Day celebration is more than one day and there are plenty of Irish experiences all throughout the year for those who just can't get enough.
Don't miss Dublin's Irish Approved Businesses where you can taste an Irish-inspired meal, get an Irish wake up call or take home a Irish souvenir to remember your trip to Dublin.
For a full list of Irish Approved Businesses and their products and services click here.
Calendar of Events:
Monday 3/9: Traditional Irish music group FullSet kicks off Dublin's St. Patrick's Day celebration week with a concert at the Abbey Theater. FullSet was recently named “Top Traditional Group in a Pub, Festival, Concert” by the Irish Music Association at this year’s Irish Music Awards. Additionally in 2012 they were named “Best New Group” by the Irish American News as well as “Best New Comer” at the LiveIreland Music Awards. Tickets can be ordered through the Dublin Recreation Center. Event details.
Friday 3/13: Don't miss the 6th Annual Best Legs in a Kilt contest at Brazenhead Irish Pub in Historic Dublin. This comical event includes Irish entertainment, Irish dancers, and Best Legs contestants who are ready to dance, sing, charm and even bribe the audience and judges to take home the title of THE Best Legs in a Kilt. Event details.
Head to Nationwide Arena in downtown Columbus on "Green Friday" for Dublin Irish Fest Night with the Columbus Blue Jackets. Enjoy pre-game performances by Irish dancers and musicians and be entered to win awesome prizes! Event details.
Saturday 3/14: Make sure you get a good spot for the best St. Patrick's Day parade around. It kicks off with the pancake breakfast, followed by the inflation celebration and finalized with a parade of dancers, bands, giant inflatables, floats, bagpipers, leprechauns and much more. Follow the bagpipers all the way to OCLC's campus for the Blarney Bash, back this year and better than ever! Enjoy music and dance entertainment from seven Irish groups. Take advantage of the food trucks that will be on site serving Irish beverages and cuisine. Then ensure that you get home safely with Uber.
Stop by the Columbus Zoo & Aquarium wearing your emerald green and receive free admission! Details.
Monday 3/16: Head to Whole Foods Dublin for St. Patrick's 6 Pack. Enjoy an Irish version of Whole Foods' Six Pack Mondays beer tasting, complete with Irish-inspired food and beer pairings. While you fill up, enjoy live music from Bell Acoustic. Event details.
Tuesday 3/17: Celebrate the greenest day of the year in Dublin. The Brazenhead will be open at 9 am ($5 cover after noon) and feature a variety of Irish entertainment throughout the day. Tap your feet to the tunes of The Rice Brothers, Brian Douglas Day, and Hat Trick along with performances by Irish drums and bag pipes throughout the day. Details.
Get your green on at Whole Foods and enjoy a special St. Patrick's Day menu and live Irish music from The Shaw Brothers. There will also be cookie decorating and an after school party for kids. Event details.
According to Irishisanattitude.com, Dublin was named one of the top 10 cities to celebrate St. Patrick's Day by Orbitz and U.S. Travel. But we want you to come see why for yourself. So get your green glasses, deely boppers, shamrock shirts and Irish Attitude ready for the greenest and grandest day of the year in Dublin, Ohio-- St. Patrick's Day! In Dublin, the St. Patrick's Day celebration is more than one day and there are plenty of Irish experiences all throughout the year for those who just can't get enough.
Don't miss Dublin's Irish Approved Businesses where you can taste an Irish-inspired meal, get an Irish wake up call or take home a Irish souvenir to remember your trip to Dublin.
For a full list of Irish Approved Businesses and their products and services click here.
Calendar of Events:
Monday 3/9: Traditional Irish music group FullSet kicks off Dublin's St. Patrick's Day celebration week with a concert at the Abbey Theater. FullSet was recently named “Top Traditional Group in a Pub, Festival, Concert” by the Irish Music Association at this year’s Irish Music Awards. Additionally in 2012 they were named “Best New Group” by the Irish American News as well as “Best New Comer” at the LiveIreland Music Awards. Tickets can be ordered through the Dublin Recreation Center. Event details.
Friday 3/13: Don't miss the 6th Annual Best Legs in a Kilt contest at Brazenhead Irish Pub in Historic Dublin. This comical event includes Irish entertainment, Irish dancers, and Best Legs contestants who are ready to dance, sing, charm and even bribe the audience and judges to take home the title of THE Best Legs in a Kilt. Event details.
Head to Nationwide Arena in downtown Columbus on "Green Friday" for Dublin Irish Fest Night with the Columbus Blue Jackets. Enjoy pre-game performances by Irish dancers and musicians and be entered to win awesome prizes! Event details.
Saturday 3/14: Make sure you get a good spot for the best St. Patrick's Day parade around. It kicks off with the pancake breakfast, followed by the inflation celebration and finalized with a parade of dancers, bands, giant inflatables, floats, bagpipers, leprechauns and much more. Follow the bagpipers all the way to OCLC's campus for the Blarney Bash, back this year and better than ever! Enjoy music and dance entertainment from seven Irish groups. Take advantage of the food trucks that will be on site serving Irish beverages and cuisine. Then ensure that you get home safely with Uber.
Stop by the Columbus Zoo & Aquarium wearing your emerald green and receive free admission! Details.
Monday 3/16: Head to Whole Foods Dublin for St. Patrick's 6 Pack. Enjoy an Irish version of Whole Foods' Six Pack Mondays beer tasting, complete with Irish-inspired food and beer pairings. While you fill up, enjoy live music from Bell Acoustic. Event details.
Tuesday 3/17: Celebrate the greenest day of the year in Dublin. The Brazenhead will be open at 9 am ($5 cover after noon) and feature a variety of Irish entertainment throughout the day. Tap your feet to the tunes of The Rice Brothers, Brian Douglas Day, and Hat Trick along with performances by Irish drums and bag pipes throughout the day. Details.
Get your green on at Whole Foods and enjoy a special St. Patrick's Day menu and live Irish music from The Shaw Brothers. There will also be cookie decorating and an after school party for kids. Event details.