Celebrate the Irish in You at These St. Patrick’s Day Events
Check out the annual St. Patrick’s Day parade, learn to jig at an Irish dance and make leprechaun traps at the Hawai‘i Children’s Discovery Center.
Photo: Courtesy of Hawai‘i Irish Dance, O‘ahu Branch
Irish Dance! at the Hawai‘i State Library
Saturday, March 15, noon
Join Hawai‘i Irish Dance for a musical celebration of Irish dance and culture at the Hawai‘i State Library. Dancers of all backgrounds and skill levels are welcome to learn the jig and kick their heels up together for St. Patrick’s Day. People requiring auxiliary aids or additional services for participation should contact the library staff at least 48 hours before the event.
Free, Hawai‘i State Library, O‘ahu branch, 478 S. King St. librarieshawaii.org, @hsplshigov
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The Official Lucky’s St. Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl
Saturday, March 15, 4 p.m.
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with the time-honored tradition of a bar crawl. Immerse yourself in the vibrant festivities as you enjoy exclusive holiday food and drink specials and free entry at all participating Chinatown bars and the after party. Grab a friend, deck yourself out in green and get ready for an unforgettably festive night of drinks and good times.
Group tickets $15 each, general admission $20, Proof Social Club, 1154 Fort St. Mall #10, eventbrite.com
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Kāne‘ohe Night Market
Saturday, March 15, 4 to 9 p.m.
Spend St. Patrick’s Day weekend shopping for locally made food, drinks and gifts from more than 100 vendors at Windward O‘ahu’s largest outdoor night market. Support local vendors and enjoy live music and performances, keiki activities, trolley rides and more.
Free to attend, 21+ VIP tickets $7, parking pass and family trolley ride starting at $8, Windward Mall, Lot 44, 46-68 Alaloa St., kaneohenightmarket.com, @kaneohenightmarket
Photo: Courtesy of Suzy Stardust
St. Patrick’s Day at Anna O’Brien’s
Saturday, March 15, 7 p.m. to midnight
Enjoy live punk, ska and rock music from local bands and a concept art release party from artist and photographer Suzy Stardust at Anna O’Brien’s. With drink specials, art for sale and performances every hour from No Villains Left, The Granite Saints, Heart Attack and Men in Grey Suits, this party is one you won’t want to miss.
Free, Anna O’Brien’s, 2440 S. Beretania St., @annaobrienshi
Get Lucky St. Patrick’s Day Party at the District Nightclub
Saturday, March 15, 9 p.m. to Sunday, March 16, 4 a.m.
Dance the night away at one of Honolulu’s iconic nightlife experiences, while getting into the St. Patrick’s Day festivities with $6 drink specials and your best green attire. RSVP on Eventbrite for no cover charge or an early bird discount.
21+ event, free with RSVP and arrival before 11 p.m. or table service reservation, early bird tickets $5, cover fee $20, The District, 1349 Kapi‘olani Blvd., thedistricthi.com, @thedistricthi
St. Patrick’s Day Activities at Hawai‘i Children’s Discovery Center
Sunday, March 16, 10 a.m. until supplies last
Children and their families can participate in some hands-on learning activities at the Discovery Center, including hunting for clovers and “gold” in a sensory treasure hunt, sorting rainbows and making clover stamps and their own leprechaun traps.
Family-friendly event, general admission $12, kama‘āina and military $10, seniors $7, children under 1 free, HCDC members free, Hawai‘i Children’s Discovery Center, 111 Ohe St., discoverycenterhawaii.org, @hawaiichildrensdiscoverycenter
St. Patrick’s Day Surf + Drag Brunch
Sunday, March 16, 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
What better way to spend St. Patrick’s Day Sunday than at a drag brunch? Kamukura Surf + Dine’s surf and drag events have never disappointed, and this St. Patrick’s Day brunch will be no exception. Enjoy fierce performances from incredible drag queens while indulging in brunch and drink specials.
21+ event, tickets $20, Kamukura Surf + Dine, 2370 Kūhiō Ave #1, kamukura-waikiki.com, @kamukura_surfndine
Photo: Credit Matt McConnell
58th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Monday, March 17, noon
This annual parade features about 300 participants, including community organizations, marching bands, groups from the military and keiki from schools. The parade is expected to last about an hour and a half. Arrive early to find a spot along Kalākaua Avenue.
Family-friendly event, free, begins at Fort DeRussy and ends at Kapi‘olani Park bandstand, friendsofstpatrickhawaii.com
