Whether you are Irish, or just Irish for a day – you’re in luck! Huntsville has you covered for celebrating the St. Patrick’s Day. Though the celebration is officially on the 17th, the big event in the Rocket City happens on Saturday, March 12th. Here are some extra festive things to do around town.
Huntsville’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade
This celebration will be the 45th Annual Ellen McAnelly Memorial St. Patrick’s Day Parade. It will happen Saturday, March 12th at 11:00 am in Downtown Huntsville. The parade first stops at St. Mary of the Visitation Catholic Church on Jefferson Street for the annual blessing of the parade and Irish and American flags. The parade will then head south on Washington Street through Eastside Square, north on Church Street past the Huntsville Museum of Art, and between West and East Big Spring Park. There will be a parade afterparty that will take place at Straight to Ale Brewing at Campus No. 805. This family friendly event includes live music, games, drink and food specials. Keep up with the action on their Facebook page! https://www.facebook.com/HSVStPats
Hunt for Gold at Burritt on the Mountain
Have your very own gold rush at Burritt on the Mountain! Hunt for treasure at this exciting, interactive adventure that comes to life starting March 12. Experience the Alabama Gold Rush of 1829 as you shop in the General Store for provisions, build a cabin out of child-size faux logs, pan for gold in the sluice, get hands-on experience with daily chores, and more. Clues are given along the way so you can find “gold nuggets” along with tons of fun. This activity, geared for children ages 3 to 11, will provide hours of family fun and learning while presenting the rough and tumble life of a prospector and the early history of Alabama.
Food & Libations
There are quite a few eateries hosting music, food and fun throughout the Rocket City. Here are a few that have free events happening – and with a little luck, you can enjoy them all! Check out the links below to get all the details. Sláinte!
- Rhythm on Monroe: https://www.vonbrauncenter.com/rhythmonmonroe/
- Straight to Ale: https://www.facebook.com/events/526295034680113/
- Yellowhammer Brewing: https://www.yellowhammerbrewery.com/
- Interspace Brewing: https://innerspacebrewing.com/
- Green Bus Brewing: https://www.facebook.com/events/200385401073662/
- The Poppy: https://www.facebook.com/events/211440590023368/
- Jefferson St. Pub: https://www.huntsville.org/listing/jefferson-street-pub/1152/
- The Camp: https://www.facebook.com/events/191512208588045/
- Stella’s Elixir Lounge: https://www.huntsville.org/listing/stellas-elixir-bar/4469/
- Salty Nut Brewery: https://www.facebook.com/SaltyNutBreweryHSV/info/?id=249457161734105
- Dragon’s Forge: https://www.facebook.com/events/613406009721661
- Maggie Meyers Irish Pub: https://www.facebook.com/maggiemeyersirishpub/
