The 9 Best Places to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Oregon!
If you’re seeking a taste of the Emerald Isle in Oregon for St. Patrick’s Day, you’ll be glad to know that celebrations of Irish culture are found in all four corners of the state. Following are 9 options for those looking for feasting, fun, and festivities.
St. Patrick’s Day at the East Burn, Portland, OR
Corned beef and cabbage prepared on-site followed by an evening of dancing to live music are waiting for you at the East Burn. The Guinness will be flowing and there's plenty of available parking at this hometown favorite.
Annual St. Patrick’s Day, Portland, OR
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Portland by attending the All-Ireland Cultural Society of Oregon’s Annual St. Patrick’s Day Festival. This family friendly event features performances by several Irish dance troupes, children’s activities, traditional food and beverages, and a raffle.
Paddy's St. Patrick's Festival, Portland, OR
A street party featuring bagpipers, Irish bands, and outdoor food tents combine to make this annual event a favorite among Portland residents and visitors. This event is family friendly until 9:30 p.m. Proceeds from this event are donated to the Children’s Cancer Association.
Shamrock Run, Portland, OR
A beer garden, commemorative medallions and t-shirts, and Irish potato soup wait at the finish line for those participating in Portland’s annual Shamrock Run. Runners stay energized by live bands playing at various locations throughout the route and by the crowds that lien the streets cheering them on.
St. Agatha St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival, Portland, OR
Middle school marching bands, bagpipers, children on festively festooned bikes and wagons, and shepherd’s pie and corned beef and cabbage combine to make this parade and festival a well-loved event in the Sellwood/Moreland neighborhood of Portland. A children’s carnival with entertainment awaits participants and bystanders at the end of the parade, while adults can raise a glass of Guinness to the spirit of the day in the nearby beer garden.
Heppner's "Wee Bit 'O Ireland" St. Patrick's Day Celebration, Heppner, OR
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with the good people of Eastern Oregon by attending the Wee Bit ‘O Ireland festival Sponsored by the Heppner Chamber of Commerce. You’ll find family friendly fun with dancing, food and drink, activities for children, games, and arts-and-crafts.
St. Patrick's Day with Pipe dance, Lincoln City, OR
Residents and guests of the Oregon coastal town of Lincoln City can celebrate in style by attending this St. Patrick’s Day celebration at the Lincoln City Cultural Center. Dinner consists of a feast featuring traditional Irish fare and is followed by a show performed by talented Irish dancers.
The Black Sheep, Ashland, OR
Although the Black Sheep is a British pub, they don’t let that detail stop them from serving hearty Irish stew, corned beef and cabbage, and nonstop glasses of Guinness to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Ashland. This southern Oregon town is world-renowned for its Shakespearean festival, and the Black Sheep reflects that Old-World atmosphere.
Foley’s Irish Pub, Bandon, OR
Enjoy Irish hospitality by the sea by participating in the St. Patrick’s Day festivities at Foley’s Irish Pub. You’ll be served a traditional Irish feast including all the old favorites like corned beef and cabbage, bangers and mash, and shepherd’s pie washed down by a perfectly drawn glass of Guinness.
