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St. Patrick's Day Celebrations in Madison

Irish or not, St. Patrick's Day is such a fun holiday to celebrate!

By Isabel Jarosz February 28, 2025

Irish or not, St. Patrick's Day is such a fun holiday to celebrate! In this guide, you’ll find the best family-friendly ways to celebrate this day around Madison, no pot of gold is necessary! Get your green on and explore what Madison and beyond have to offer! 

Shamrock Club’s 57th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Watch 100+ floats go by during this exciting parade! Watch Irish dancers, listen to live music, and see Irish wolfhounds!

Saturday, March 15th

MLK Dr. + W. Wisconsin Ave. - Milwaukee


The 25th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Celebrate the 25th year of this exciting St. Patty’s parade! Enjoy the floats and meet a famous leprechaun!

Sunday, March 16th

Capitol Square


Shamrock Shuffle

Walk, run, or bike a 5K or a 10K at the Shamrock Shuffle, presented by the Boys & Girls Club of Dane County.

Saturday, March 15th

State Street


Shamrock Shootout

Celebrate St. Patty's by playing soccer at Toca Soccer Center! Youth and adult tournaments are happening, be sure to sign up!

March 7th-9th

Toca Soccer Center


Lakeside Dance Lab: Beginner Irish Dance

Try something new with an Irish dance class! Get active by learning a fun cultural dance for a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Thursday, March 13th

Monona Terrace Community Center


Luck of the Icing: Sugar Cookie Decorating

Enjoy a sweet treat and get in the spirit of St. Patty’s Day by decorating Irish-themed sugar cookies!

Saturday, March 8

Doundrin’s Distilling