As the beloved holiday of St. Patrick’s day is coming up, here are some places to celebrate it through dance, music, food, and drink in the Triangle area.

March 10: 

Raleigh St. Patrick’s Day Parade

• Time – 10:00 am
• Admission – FREE
• Location – Fayetteville Street, Downtown Raleigh

St. Patrick’s Day Party with Irish dancing, Irish music and bagpipes

• Time – 3-9 PM
• Admission – FREE
• Location – Doherty’s Irish Pub & Restaurant of Apex

March 17:

Leprechaun Village

• Time – 10-12 PM
• Admission – FREE
• Location – Annie Louise Wilkerson Nature Preserve, Raleigh

Panic on St. Pats — haunted trail at Haunted Forest at Panic Point

• Time – 8 PM
• Admission – $30
• Location – Haunted Forest at Panic Point, Youngsville

St. Patrick’s Day party

• Time – 12 PM- 11 PM
• Admission – FREE
  
• Location – Bull City Ciderworks, Cary

St Patrick’s Day Fun Facts:

• The color originally associated with St Patrick’s Day was Blue, not Green.
• The first St Patrick’s Day parade was held in America.
• Corned Beef and Cabbage was an American creation.

With the festivities and holiday approaching soon, make sure to wear your green Gators!