St. Patrick’s Day is a holiday that we look forward to here at Sundance Vacations! The parades and festivals filled with vibrant shades of green remind us that spring is right around the corner. We’re celebrating in Irish fashion with marching bands, pub crawls, and meal specials. If you’re looking for the best holiday events happening near your favorite Sundance properties, here’s what you can experience this St. Patrick’s Day!
The Poconos, Pennsylvania
Scranton St. Patrick’s Day Parade
The Scranton St. Patrick’s Day Parade is a monumental event that has been attracting visitors from all over Pennsylvania since 1962! Expect to see over 12,000 participants taking over the streets, including bagpipes, high school bands, and many elaborate floats! This year, the parade will be held on March 9th. Another great parade happening in the area is the Wilkes-Barre St. Patrick’s Day Parade on March 10th!
Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Downtown Stroudsburg
This yearly spectacle is a favorite of locals and neighboring visitors—so much so that we wrote about it last year to support our Jim Thorpean brethren! The Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Downtown Stroudsburg is free to attend and will start at 1:15 PM. The procession of marching units, bands, non-profit groups, politicians, and local businesses will begin at the Stroudsburg High School and end at Crystal Street in East Stroudsburg. We’re hoping for a spectacular outcome this March 24th!
To view the full calendar of events happening near the Poconos St. Patrick’s Day weekend, visit the Poconos Mountains online event calendar.
Atlantic City & Wildwood, New Jersey
St. Patrick’s Day at MedHen Brewing Company
Looking for an unforgettable weekend long event? MudHen’s Brewing Company is hosting an event filled with live entertainment and delicious food! From March 15th to March 17th, you’ll be awed by the Kilted Rouges—up tempo Scottish and Irish musicians—while enjoying meal specials like Guinness Stew, Bangers & Mash, Corn Beef and Cabbages, and Shepherd’s Pie. Stop in for a visit and stay for the energetic, lively atmosphere!
Atlantic City St. Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl
Atlantic City St. Patrick’s Day official bar hopping bonanza attracts crawlers from all over the state. Attendees will meet at Wonder Bar on Sunset Avenue and travel to 7+ venues on their journey! Explore drink and food specials, holiday themed drinks, and free admission to a thrilling afterparty! If you’re just looking to visit a few popular pubs in the area, must-visits are Josie Kelly’s Public House, Pitney Pub, and McGettigan’s 19th Hole Tavern!
Myrtle Beach & Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
34th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival
Step into a sea of green on Saturday, March 16th when attending North Myrtle Beach’s Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival! Admission to the event is free, and guests get to partake in a variety of street festival activities after the parade, including perusing over 120 craft and food vendors. Little ones will be bounding with excitement while playing games and hopping on rides in the children’s area. There’s something for everyone at this shamrockin’ festival!
Savannah’s St Patrick’s Day 200th Anniversary
Hop on a ferry or water taxi and journey over to Savannah, GA for the celebration of a lifetime! This year marks the 200th anniversary of Savannah’s St. Patrick’s Day parade—one of the largest in America. People travel from every corner of the world to join the fun and see the spectacular floats, traditional dancers, marching bands, and more! The event is being held on March 16th. While in Savannah, you can also enjoy the St Patrick’s Day Festival at Tanger Outlets and the Savannah St Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl!
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