St. Patrick's Day in Boulder

Looking for unique ways to celebrate St. Patty's Day? Why not come to Boulder and play outside, followed by some great beer on a sunny patio. Here are fresh ideas for things to do on St. Patrick's Day.

World's Shortest St. Patrick's Day Parade

Saturday, March 14, 2026
A block-long celebration will take place at noon, with bagpipers, cruiser bikes, dancers and the Paddy O'furniture Lawn Drill Team. The parade route is on 16th Street, between Pearl Street and Spruce Street, along the east side of The Odd Fellows Lodge (1543 Pearl St.). Festivities surrounding the parade will start at 10am.

3rd Annual Puppy Parade & Costume Contest

Saturday, March 14, 2026
You read that right: a puppy parade! At Boulder Social! Check-in and activities start at 11am, followed by a parade at 1pm on Arapahoe Ave. and 38th St. Bring your friendly, healthy and leashed pups; your $10 donation per dog will support POSO Dog Rescue. Enjoy a complimentary beer with your donation.

St. Patrick's Day Weekend Bar Crawl

Saturday, March 14, 2026
One of the largest pub bar crawls in Boulder starts at 4pm on St. Patrick's Day when folks don their greenest gear and celebrate til the wee hours with festive shots, lucky cocktails and lively dancing. Tickets get you into multiple pubs and bars with no cover.

Lucky Leprechaun 5k

Sunday, March 15, 2026
This fun run takes place on St. Patrick’s Day at Twisted Pine Brewing Company. Jam to Irish band, Avourneen, be entertained by the McTeggart Irish Dancers and eat a tasty Irish breakfast burrito post-race along with a beer from the brewery.

Sample Beer and More

Boulder has over a dozen breweries, several distilleries and wineries, plus a meadery. So yeah, there's plenty to taste here for St. Patty's Day. Here's a complete list of Boulder's libations destinations.

Hiking and Nature Walks

Go for a hike on dozens of trails including these easy nature outings. Make sure to choose one that is not crowded, even if that involves additional driving or a change of plans.

Just 20 minutes from Boulder, Eldorado Canyon State Park is open from sunrise to sunset (entry fees apply). Rocky Mountain National Park is about an hour away and is partially open. For information on how to visit, go to the RMNP website.

Mountain Biking 

Go mountain biking on six major trail systems. If it's snowy out, try a fat bike.

Mural Tour

• View Boulder's many colorful murals. Boulder's artists have added over 135 murals in the last few years! They are amazing and worth a self-guided mural tour. 
• Here's another self-guided outdoor public art walk.