St. Paddy’s Day is right around the corner. The holiday was initially created to honor St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, whose original name was Pádraig. Originating as a religious feast, festivities now often involve wearing green, parades, drinking alcohol and enjoying good food.
For the Philly area, here are some local events and road closure/transit info to ensure you can take part in exploring the Irish spirit.
Bar Crawls
Friday & Saturday, March 14-15: Official Philadelphia St. Patrick’s Day Pub Crawl
For this party, you will receive free entry to partnering bars, as well as special drink and food deals. The event will run on Friday from 6 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. and Saturday from 2 to 9 p.m. Many tickets are sold out – so the only option left is $30+ tax GA tickets.
Saturday & Sunday, March 15-16: Erin Express St. Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl Philadelphia
For $20, you can receive free entry into 30+ bars, with extras such as a free T-shirt and food specials at select locations. There will be seven check-in locations, including Misconduct Tavern Locust, Cavs Rittenhouse, Lucys, Green Room, Misconduct JFK, Newdeck Tavern and Cavs Headhouse. Tickets range from $20-70 plus tax depending on group size and timing. Both event days will last from noon to 8 p.m.
Saturday, March 15: Philadelphia St. Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl Party 2025
This walking bar crawl will feature stops at four or more venues around the city. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. and participants have until 10:30 p.m to pick up their wristband. After 8:30 p.m., participants are allowed to stay at the first venue, or stop at one of the “middle” stop options in between. The crawl will end at a club and will last from 11:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. Tickets start at $12.51 + tax.
Friday to Monday, March 14-17: PubCrawls Philadelphia St. Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl All Access
This event offers several time slots and options for interested barcrawlers. On Friday at 6 p.m., Saturday at 1 p.m. and Monday at 6 p.m., Pulse Nightclub will host the 4+ venue crawl. This will feature drink specials, live DJs at select locations and on-site photographers. Tickets start at $19.99.
Saturday and Sunday, March 15-16: Paddy Hard St. Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl
The Paddy Hard crawl will feature two timeslots – Saturday and Sunday, each from 4 to 10 p.m. Cover will be free at all locations and further details on bars and timing will be released ahead of the crawl. Tickets range from $10 to $30.
Monday, March 17: Pub Crawls Official St. Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl
This event falls on the official St. Patrick’s Day holiday, and features free entry into multiple venues, an after-party, drink and food specials, and professional video and photographers. The event starts at 5 p.m. and tickets are $19.99 + tax.
Parade
The Philly St. Patrick’s Day Parade will take place on Sunday, March 16, beginning at 11 a.m. It will begin at 16th Street and JFK Boulevard, proceed north on 16th Street to Benjamin Franklin Parkway, and continue onto the Parkway ending at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. The performance area and main grandstand will be at the museum’s East Apron.
The parade will be broadcast live on CW Philly 57 from noon to 3 p.m. You can also stream on CBS News Philadelphia from noon to 3 p.m. An encore broadcast on CBS Philadelphia will air from 9 a.m. until noon on Monday, March 17.
The city has released more information about road closures, parking restrictions and transportation updates for parade day.
Road Closures
The following streets will be closed starting at 5:30 a.m. until about 4 p.m. on Sunday, March 16:
- Eakins Oval (from Kelly Drive to Spring Garden Street)
The following streets will be closed starting at 9 a.m. until approximately 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 16:
- John F. Kennedy Boulevard between 20th Street and 15th Street
- 20th Street between Market Street and Arch Street
- 19th Street between Market Street and Arch Street
- 18th Street between Market Street and Arch Street
- 17th Street between Market Street and Arch Street
- 16th Street between Market Street and Arch Street
- 15th Street between Market Street and Arch Street
The following streets will be closed starting at 10:30 a.m. (or earlier, depending on traffic conditions) until approximately 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 16:
- 16th Street between Market Street and Cherry Street
- Benjamin Franklin Parkway between 16th Street and Eakins Oval (parade will go around the south side of Eakins Oval and end on the south side)
- All neighboring cross streets on Benjamin Franklin Parkway from 16th to 22nd Street until parade passes, and streets are serviced and reopened
The city encourages motorists to avoid the area during the parade and plan alternate routes.
Parking Restrictions
The 1400-2000 block of JFK Blvd will be posted as “Temporary No Parking” zones from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday. Benjamin Franklin Parkway between 16th Street and Eakins Oval will be posted as “Temporary No Parking” zones from 5 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday. The city urges Philadelphians to move their cars from these locations prior to these times, otherwise, cars may be relocated
Transit
Between 5 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Sunday, March 16, SEPTA Bus routes 2, 7, 17, 27, 31, 32, 33, 38, 44, 48, 49, 124 and 125 will be detoured from their normal routes through Center City. New routes can be found here.
On Regional Rail lines, riders are discouraged from bringing bags or backpacks. All bags are subject to search, which could lead to delays. Additionally, attendees will not be allowed on Regional Rail with cups or liquids
Other info
The following will be prohibited along the parade route:
- Weapons and contraband of any kind
- Fireworks or explosives
- Illegal or illicit substances of any kind
- Alcohol beverages (Open Container Law will be strictly enforced)
- Skateboards, motorized vehicles, or scooters (excluding motorized wheelchairs or similar equipment)
- Laser pointers
- Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) and drones of any kind
Other St. Paddy’s Activities
Saturday, March 15: St. Paddy’s Day at Xfinity Live
Experience multiple DJs, live entertainment, silent disco, bull riding and more at Xfinity Live’s St. Patty’s Day celebration. The doors for the celebration open at 11am, and the party begins at 8 p.m.
Friday to Monday, March 14-17: St. Patrick’s Day Event @ SPIN Philly
Play ping-pong and enjoy themed cocktails and small bites at SPIN Philly’s St. Patrick’s Day Event. From March 14-17, enjoy a 2-hour “party package,” which includes a dedicated server, speciality cocktails, various themed foods and unlimited ping pong. It is $65 per guest.
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