Fun-filled St. Patrick's Day in South Dakota
South Dakota has many celebrations, making it among the very best to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Throw on some green attire, take a swig of Guinness, and hit up these attractions across the Mount Rushmore State this March 17!
St. Patrick’s Day Weekend, Deadwood, SD
Deadwood, South Dakota's legendary Wild West town, celebrates St. Patrick's Day across multiple days with pub crawls, the Leprechaun Olympics, parades, and live music. Open containers are allowed in special zones with an official cup. Participate in the Leprechaun Olympics and win prizes! Everyone turns in score sheets at the awards party. Tap into your philanthropic side by going to the St. Panties (no, that's not a typo!) Day Fundraiser in Saloon #10 to benefit the American Cancer Society. The town of Deadwood reports well over 1,200 participants annually.
St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Sioux Falls, SD
St. Patrick’s Day weekend in Sioux Falls kicks off with the annual “Painting of the Shamrock.” The painting is followed by the parade. It is a “people’s parade,” meaning anyone can participate as long as they’re wearing a button.
Black Hills Celtic Society Parade and Dinner Celebration, Rapid City, SD
The parade begins in the morning, following St. Patrick’s Day, and goes down Main Street. Don’t forget to wear your favorite green attire! Following the parade, a dinner is held in the evening with live music and authentic Irish cuisine.
St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Pierre, SD
The parade is on March 17 and starts at Georgia Morse Middle School on East Capital Avenue and works its way down Pleasant to Pierre Street to the Legion Cabin. Attendees are encouraged to dress up and show their heritage and family names.
St. Patrick's Day Stew Feed, Pierre, SD
In addition to the parade, Pierre also is home to the annual Irish Stew Feed, hosted by the Pierre/Fort Pierre Lions Club. Attendees will be served delicious traditional Irish stew. It will be held directly after the parade on March 17. All proceeds from the meal are used to support vision projects such as eye exams and glasses for individuals in need in Pierre.
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