Many Central Floridians may be feeling lucky this weekend ahead of St. Patrick’s Day, which will be filled with beer and Irish-themed conviviality on March 17th.
What began as a commemoration of Irish Christianity and the island’s patron saint, St. Patrick, has evolved into a broader celebration of Irish culture, often involving parades, dancing, drinking, and lush surroundings.
This year, many bars and restaurants in Central Florida are hosting parties and offering special food and drinks to guests looking to celebrate.
While this is far from a complete list, here are some great deals, events, and specials to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in the Orlando area.
Irish themed festivals and deals
A La Cart, Orlando’s food truck hangout spot, will host a St. Patrick’s Day pre-party at its SoDo location featuring family fun, Irish dancers, face painting, special food and green beer. Enjoy the festivities on March 14th at 2207 E.michigan St. in Orlando. More information: alacartorlando.com
BarkHaven will host “St. Paw-Trick’s Day Paw-ty,” featuring a DJ, green bubbles and Irish-inspired cocktails. The event will be held at 724 Brookhaven Drive in Orlando on March 14th from 1-4 p.m. St. Patrick’s Day, March 17th, will feature drink specials and dog-friendly events from 4 to 9 p.m. More information: 407-787-2275 or barkhaven.com
Boxy Park Lake Nona will host an Irish-themed festival on March 15 from 1 to 9 p.m., with a children’s craft “slime making” from 2 to 4 p.m., an Irish dance performance from 3 p.m., and a St. Paddy’s Day “souvenir” event at 6877 Tavistock Lakes Blvd. In Orlando. More information: boxiparklakenona.com
Crooked Can’s Celtic Fest celebrates St. Patrick’s Day all weekend long with beer, live music, Irish dancing, face painting, stilt walkers, special food and more. Enjoy the festival March 13-15 at 426 W. Plant St. in Winter Garden. More information: facebook.com/crookedcanbrewingcompany
The Grafton Street Pub will host a celebration with live music, bagpipers, leprechauns, balloon artists, children’s activities and special food and drink offerings. There will be an all-day “St. Practice Bash” on March 14th and a St. Patrick’s Day Party will be held on March 17th from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. at 7055 County Road 46A in Lake Mary. Admission is free until 1pm both days, after which there is a $10 cover charge. More information: graftonstreetlakemary.com
Hampton Social will be offering half-off WellLinks, $6 Stella and Michelob Ultra and $10 Jameson shots from opening March 14 until 5 p.m. at 9101 International Drive in Orlando. More information: thehamptonsocial.com/orlando
IceBar Orlando will host a St. Patrick’s Day party featuring $6 Teeling Irish Whiskey, $5 Pot of Gold Shots, specialty cocktails, and music from a DJ. The venue is open for boozers at 8967 International Drive in Orlando from 5pm to 2am on March 13th and 14th, 5pm to 1am on March 15th, and 5pm to midnight on March 16th and 17th. For more information, contact 407-426-7555 or icebarorlando.com.
Through March 17, Jason’s Deli is offering corned beef sandwich boxes, corned beef sliders, and St. Patrick’s Day platters. The Central Florida store is located at 25 W. Crystal Lake St. in Orlando. More information: jasonsdeli.com
JoJo’s Shake Bar is offering a menu of St. Patrick’s Day shakes and new packaging that lets you create your own charms and bracelets while enjoying your food and drinks. The experience runs through March 17 at 9101 International Drive, Suite 1208 in Orlando and can be booked here: opentable.com/r/jojos-shake-bar-orlando
Live! At The Point Orlando will host St. Patrick’s Day with five bars and nightclubs, DJ music, dueling pianos, themed photo ops and festive decorations. Tickets are $12.65 before tax. The 21+ celebration will be held from 8pm to 2am on March 14th at 9101 International Drive in Orlando. More information: liveatthepointeorlando.com
The Lucky Leprechaun Irish Pub features live music, Irish dancing, corned beef and cabbage, Irish stew, fish and chips, and more. The event will begin at 11 a.m. March 17 at 7032 International Drive in Orlando. More information: facebook.com
The Milk District will host a St. Patrick’s Day bar with specialty drinks and food, a costume contest and free swag. Attendees can bring their bikes and contact Kyle’s Bike Shop or explore on foot among the 17 participating venues. Tickets are $10 in advance for the event, which will be held March 13 from 6 to 10 p.m. at 2408 E. Robinson St. in Orlando. More information: facebook.com/TheMilkDistrict
Eileen Perilla, special correspondent for the Orlando Sentinel
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at Wall Street Plaza in downtown Orlando. (Orlando Sentinel File)
The City of Mount Dora will host a St. Patrick’s Day Block Party with live entertainment and festive fun in the heart of downtown. Food and beverage discounts are available at Pisces Rising and Backporch Pizza. The event will be held at 230 W. 4th Ave. in Mount Dora on March 17 from 6 to 9 p.m. More information: mountdora.gov
The City of Ocoee will host a St. Patrick’s Day block party that will include games, rides, live music, food trucks, and contests such as a shamrock treasure hunt, guess the pot of gold game, and the gold chopsticks challenge. The festival will be held on McKee Street in downtown Ocoee on March 13th from 6 to 9 p.m. More information: 407-905-3180
Oviedo’s St. Patrick’s Day Festival is free and family-friendly, with live entertainment and family-friendly activities, as well as draft and food trucks selling fresh Guinness, Smithwicks and Harps. Enjoy Irish dancers, stilt walkers, face painting and more at Center Lake Park. The event is free to attend, but if you are 21 years of age or older, you can purchase a beer punch card. The festival will be held on March 14th from 4 to 9 p.m. at 299 Center Lake Lane in Oviedo. More information: cityofoviedo.net
The Promenade at Sunset Walk hosts a free-admission weekend festival featuring DJ Leprechaun performances, dueling pianos, as well as leprechauns and street performers. Some restaurants offer green beer and special dishes. The festival will be held March 17th from 2pm to 11pm at 3251 Margaritaville Blvd. In Kissimmee. More information: sunsetwalk.com
Raglan Road’s Mighty St. Patrick’s Day Festival is back again this year with special food, live entertainment, plenty of drinks and fun at Disney Springs. Check out the daily festival from March 13th to 17th at 1640 E. Buena Vista Drive in Orlando. More information: raglanroad.com/mighty-festival-2026
Sanford’s Shamrock Shakedown: St. Paddy’s Day Block Party is coming to Seminole County. There will be live music, bagpipers, food trucks, vendors, and craft beer in a family-friendly environment. The festival will be held in downtown Sanford on March 15th from 4 to 9 p.m. More information: sanfordfl.gov
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SeaWorld Orlando’s Seven Seas Food Festival coincides with St. Patrick’s Day and welcomes themed entertainers, Irish music and Irish flavors. The festival is included in your theme park admission on March 17th at 7007 Sea World Drive in Orlando. More information: seaworld.com
St. Cloud will host a “Paint the Cloud Green” event on March 15 from 5 to 11 p.m., with a 5K Grow Run, St. Baldrick’s Head Shave fundraiser, live music and food trucks in St. Cloud. More information: stcloudfl.gov
Tactical Brewing Company will launch new “Irish Goodbye” beers and green beers for St. Patrick’s Day, as well as opening hours from noon to 10 p.m. on March 17 at 4882 New Broad St. in Orlando. More information: facebook.com/TacticalBeer
The St. “Practice” Day Pub Crawl invites revelers to bars on Wall Street and nearby areas in Orlando to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day weekend. Tickets are $24 in advance and $29 at the door and include four free drinks and admission to all participating venues starting March 14 at 8 p.m. More information: orlandopubcrawl.com
Lucky’s St. Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl brings people together to party at six venues in downtown Orlando. Tickets include drinks and are $31.62 in advance. The festivities begin March 14 at 4 p.m. at 19 S. Orange Ave. in Orlando. For more information, visit crawlwith.us.
PubCrawls.com will be hosting two different events in Orlando. Find specials and festivals on March 14th and 17th. Ticket prices range from $20 to $30 each. More information: pubcrawls.com
The Leprechaun Run 5K, sponsored by the American Legion, will hold its third annual event with an Irish-themed fun run in Cassadaga the weekend after St. Patrick’s Day. Free pancakes and beer (21+) will be provided after the race. Pre-registration (or closer to the event) costs $25. The race will start at 8 a.m. March 21 at 109 Cassadaga Road in Lake Helen. More information: runsignup.com
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