Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Des Moines with the whole family with events all weekend long. Don’t forget your green gear!
St. Patrick’s Day Activities in Des Moines
March 14 | Des Moines St. Paddy’s Day Marathon & Half Marathon
Don your best green gear and race toward the end of the rainbow. Bring the whole family for the ‘Kids Dash Start’ and 5K.
March 14 | St. Patrick’s Day Pre-Parade Celebration, The Shop DSM
There will be firefighters serving pancake breakfast, kids activities, and more, right off the parade route.
March 14 | Luck of the Zoo: Zoo Brew Popup, Blank Park Zoo
4:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Sample local Irish craft beer while while listening to The Des Moines Irish Session.
March 15 | Lepruchan Loop & Wag, Gray’s Lake
10 am to 12 pm
Celebrate St Patrick’s Day with your furry friends!
Noon
Join the Friendly Sons of Saint Patrick of Central Iowa for their annual parade, starting just before the intersection of Mulberry and 15th streets and making its way to Grand Avenue. Don’t forget to wear green!
May the luck of the Irish be with you!
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