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3 St. Patrick’s Day events in Charleston

From bar crawls to parades, mark your calendar for these upcoming events.

March 10, 2023 • 
Cat George, Alexandra Garian
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Get ready to celebrate, Holy City.

Photo by @halfmoonoutfitters

Get ready to raise a green beer — St. Patrick’s Day is this Friday, March 17. Break out your shamrock swag for these three upcoming events that are sure to bring you good luck.

  • St. Patrick’s Day Parade | Friday, March 17 | 10-11:30 a.m. | King Street | Free | Travel down King Street to Broad Street with Irish step dancers, fiddlers, and team mascots.
  • St. Patrick’s Day | Friday, March 17 | 2 p.m. | Two Blokes, 547 Long Point Rd., Mt. Pleasant | Price of purchase | Celebrate with a re-release of Better Red Than Dead, food specials, and live music.
  • St. Patrick’s Day Party | Friday, March 17 | 12 p.m. | Ireland’s Own, 3025 Ashley Town Center Dr. | Price of purchase | Indulge in bites, whiskey tastings, and watch Irish dancers.
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