Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in West Michigan with parades, races, pub crawls, live music, Irish food, and family-friendly events. From Kalamazoo to Holland, Muskegon to Marquette County, discover festive ways to go green all March long.
Downtown Kalamazoo
- Downtown Kalamazoo welcomes the 24th annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade on March 14. Streets fill with green, music, and community spirit. Fans can also catch the Kalamazoo Wings Green Ice game, where the rink transforms for a festive hockey experience.
Greater Lansing
- The Greater Lansing area celebrates St. Patrick’s Day with parades and festivities on March 13 and 14. Head to Downtown and Bridge Street for Celtic pride, community spirit, and a weekend filled with Irish culture, music, and plenty of green attire.
Saugatuck/Douglas
- Saugatuck and Douglas turns St. Patrick’s Day into a full community celebration on March 14, 2026. Dress in green for the Shamrock Run, enjoy the Erin Go Bark Parade with festive pups, and cap the day with the sixth annual Shamrock Pub Crawl.
Visit Southwest Michigan
- Looking for even more St. Patrick’s Day inspiration? Visit Southwest Michigan has a dedicated blog highlighting regional celebrations. New this year, tune in to the Visit Southwest Michigan Radio Station on 106.1 FM for upcoming events, local promotions, and seasonal travel ideas.
Bundy Hill Offroad - Jerome
- Bundy Hill Offroad hosts a St. Patrick’s Day Scavenger Hunt on March 14. Explore the trails while solving riddles for a chance to win a $100 cash prize, then celebrate with festive food, drinks, music, and special giveaways.
Schuberg's Bar & Grill & Shooters of Big Rapids
- Big Rapids keeps St. Patrick’s Day festive with two longtime favorites. Schuberg’s Bar & Grill serves classic corned beef, green beer, and specialty cocktails, while Shooters kicks off its early-morning “Kegs & Eggs” party with live DJs, Irish drink specials, themed swag, and all-day high-energy fun.
Hackley Public Library - Muskegon
- Ireland’s greatest treasures can be found right in West Michigan at Hackley Public Library. This rare facsimile of the Book of Kells is one of only 1,480 worldwide - and just two on public display in the U.S. - making it a lucky St. Patrick’s Day discovery.
Run Muskegon Shamrock Shuffle 5K
- Run Muskegon’s Shamrock Shuffle 5K returns on March 14, inviting runners to wear their greenest gear. The flat course follows the Lakeshore Trail and finishes at The Brewers Lounge. Strollers and wagons are welcome, making it a fun, family-friendly race.
Holland
Holland turns Dutch orange into Irish green during a weeklong St. Patrick’s celebration. The Curragh hosts live Irish bands and Guinness-fueled fun, capped by the Leprechaun Chase 5K and a lively parade of bagpipers and dancers along 8th Street.
- St. Patrick’s Day in Ludington starts with the Run Ludington Irish Jog 10K and 5K through downtown. The celebration continues with Irish brunch, live music, and corned beef specials at local favorites throughout this charming West Michigan lakeshore town.
Grand Rapids
- Grand Rapids goes green with the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade on March 14 at 11 a.m. Hosted by the Grand Rapids Irish Committee, the event celebrates Irish culture with music, floats, and family-friendly fun throughout downtown streets.
Castle Farms - Charlevoix
- Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with live music at Castle Farms’ cozy Castle Pub on March 14. Enjoy an evening performance by Michelle Keyboard in an intimate, historic setting - perfect for sipping your favorite drink, relaxing with friends, and soaking in the festive atmosphere.
Shanty Creek Resort - Bellaire
- Shanty Creek Resort rolls out the green carpet for Irish Weekend on March 14. Enjoy scavenger hunts, frozen cabbage bowling, costume contests, live DJs, and festive food and drink specials, creating an action-packed celebration in Northern Michigan.
Crystal Mountain - Thompsonville
- Crystal Mountain hosts its festive Celts & Kayaks celebration on March 21 with a snow race, Irish corned beef cookout, slopeside DJ, and shamrock sightings. Guests who wear green receive a $10 discount on open-to-close lift tickets for a lucky day on the slopes.
The Highlands at Harbor Springs
- The Highlands at Harbor Springs celebrates St. Patrick’s Day all weekend long from March 13–15. Enjoy live music from the Galactic Sherpas, Irish favorites, green beer, kids’ biathlon events, and the playful Slide & Swing Challenge—an alpine golf experience blending spring skiing and seasonal fun.
Marquette County
- St. Patrick’s Day in Marquette County offers a craft beverage lover’s dream. Celebrate with creative pours from local breweries and distilleries, including Barrel + Beam, Ore Dock Brewing Company, Blackrocks Brewery, and Honorable Distillery, all set against the charm of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.
Find more West Michigan upcoming events on our online calendar.
