Des Moines is the beautiful capital city of Iowa. As the winter starts to wind down and spring starts to fill the air our minds shift to St. Patrick’s Day. When most of us think of the best places to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day we don’t usually think of Des Moines, Iowa, but to the surprise of many the people of Des Moines love to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day all throughout the city. We will help guide to the best places and things to do for St. Patrick’s Day all throughout Des Moines.
Annie’s Irish Pub
Annie’s Irish Pub will be hosting their annual St. Patrick’s Day Block Party to celebrate everything Irish. This amazing Irish Pub features the best live music and DJ entertainment all year round. It is no surprise that they will have the best live music for St. Patrick’s Day. Annie’s will open at 6 a.m. with a breakfast of green eggs and ham to get the day started off. Then at Noon the block party begins with live music, green beer, and food trucks parked nearby all day long. Grab your best green outfit and come and celebrate everything Irish. Be sure to drink responsibly and don’t drink and drive.
Sully’s Irish Pub
Sully’s Irish Pub is the oldest Irish bar in Des Moines and is located at the corner of 63rd and Grand in West Des Moines. Sully’s will be hosting the biggest and best St. Patrick’s Day Heated Tent Party and the great thing, no cover charge! They are also known to have the best Bloody Mary’s in town! Along with the best Bloody Mary’s, they are the only bar in Iowa to have Tullamore Dew Irish Whiskey on tap. Grab your friends along with your best green customs and come celebrate everything Irish at Sully’s. Be sure to drink responsibly and don’t drink and drive.
St. Patrick’s Day Parade
The St. Patrick’s Day Parade is a great family-friendly way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. The parade will be held on March 17th. This has been a staple for the Greater Des Moines community and is a must watch for anyone in town visiting and locals. The parade will feature all things Irish with lads and lasses strolling through the parade route handing out green beads. The parade will start at Noon but be sure to get there early for the best spots.
Tipsy Crow Tavern
Tipsy Crow Tavern will be serving breakfast at 6 a.m. on St. Patrick’s Day. Party goers can hang out all day and night and listen to three local bands and drink green beer. They have been known to have one of the best patios in the city which also dog friendly. Be sure to drink responsibly and don’t drink and drive.
Where To Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Des Moines, IA
St. Patrick’s Day is a chance for us to dress in green and celebrate everything Irish. Des Moines is a city that takes pride in celebrating St. Patrick’s Day. With so many things to do on St. Patrick’s Day we recommend you celebrate at these amazing events happening throughout the city. If you are ready to plan your next Des Moines trip or looking for more information on the top places to EAT, SHOP, PLAY or STAY, click here.
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When: March 17, 2022 @ 12:00 pm 2022-03-17T12:00:00-05:00 2022-03-17T12:15:00-05:00 Where: Downtown Des Moines The annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade is back! The St. Patrick’s Day Parade snakes through Downtown Des Moines and is sponsored by the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick. The parade
starts at 12:00 noon. The parade route runs from 15th Street to Grand and then east to 8th Street. The parade fills the streets with costumed marchers, Irish step dancers, bagpipes, drum corps, and more.
Grand Avenue & 16th Street
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Here's what you need to know as downtown Des Moines celebrates St. Patrick's Day in 2022.
DES MOINES, Iowa — Thousands are expected to line up along Grand Avenue in downtown Des Moines Thursday for the return of the St. Patrick's Day Parade.
From floats to seas of green apparel, organizers are glad the event is back after it was canceled in 2021 and 2020.
"I'm extremely excited to be back after two years. This hiatus has been a long time coming and we're extremely excited to see our spectators back out," said Tony "T-Bone" Schmid with Friendly Sons of St. Patrick of Central Iowa.
The parade starts at noon at 15th and Mulberry St and will end at 8th St.
Click here for a list of street closures for the parade.
St. Patrick's Day, March Madness bring hundreds to downtown Des Moines
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St. Patrick's Day, March Madness bring hundreds to downtown Des Moines
The St. Patrick's Day Parade in downtown Des Moines returned Thursday for the first time in three years. The Friendly Sons of St. Patrick were happy to return to their annual tradition, filled with dancers and cars.After the parade, fans came together to watch March Madness at the Hoops and Hops event at Cowles Commons.
DES MOINES, Iowa —
The St. Patrick's Day Parade in downtown Des Moines returned Thursday for the first time in three years.
The Friendly Sons of St. Patrick were happy to return to their annual tradition, filled with dancers and cars.
After the parade, fans came together to watch March Madness at the Hoops and Hops event at Cowles Commons.
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