12 Ways To Celebrate St. Patrick's Day In CLE Style

CLEVELAND (Feb. 27, 2020) – Whether it’s looking for luck, grabbing a pint and corned beef sandwich or creatively embracing one’s (real or imaginary) Irish heritage, Clevelanders’ options for one-of-a-kind St. Patrick’s Day celebrations are overflowing. From traditional events to live entertainment to hearty Irish fare, Destination Cleveland recommends residents take this time to be tourists in their hometown and explore The Land this St. Patrick’s Day.

A TRIED-AND-TRUE CLASSIC

Cleveland St. Patrick’s Day Parade
The 2020 Cleveland St. Patrick’s Day Parade is the perfect way to celebrate and honor the Irish roots of thousands of Northeast Ohio residents. This year marks 178 years since the inaugural parade in 1842, and the theme is “Ireland’s Scenic Coastlines,” which will be reflected in the parade floats. Irish step dancing, bagpipe music and much more will provide for a lively event in the heart of Downtown Cleveland.

• Superior Avenue, Downtown Cleveland
• Tuesday, March 17, 1:04 p.m., kickoff from E. 18^th St.

BUST A MOVE

Nighttown
Hailing from the Irish counties of Dublin and Down, the duo of John Delaney and Alec DeGabriele are set to bring their musical talents to Nighttown for three shows titled “St. Patrick’s Day with the New Barleycorn.” Old world music works in tandem with top Nighttown dinner entrée options like Lobster Pot Pie or The Famous Dublin Lawyer to create an enjoyable night out in The Land.

• 12387 Cedar Road, Cleveland Heights
• Tuesday, March 17, showtimes at 1 p.m., 5:30 p.m., 8 p.m.

Music Box Supper Club
Clevelanders can stop by Music Box Supper Club for a St. Patrick’s Day brunch the Sunday before the holiday. The Portersharks will play traditional Celtic tunes, creating an entertaining atmosphere for dining on delicious food with family and friends. To add to the fun, residents can even stop by the Tito’s Build Your Own Bloody Mary bar!

• 1148 Main Ave., Cleveland
• Sunday, March 15; doors open at 11 a.m., showtime at noon

Cuyahoga Valley National Park
The Jeremiahs, an award-winning Irish musical group that combines traditional and contemporary sounds to create their own brand of urban folk, are coming to Cuyahoga Valley National Park in early March for a special St. Patrick’s Day themed concert. Residents are encouraged to bring the whole family and take in the beauty of the park to the tune of a great blend of Irish music.

• Happy Days Lodge, 500 W. Streetsboro St., Peninsula
• Friday, March 6, 8 - 10 p.m.

Sober Seventeenth
For those who prefer an alcohol-free St. Patrick’s Day celebration, Sober Seventeenth is a substance-free event similar to an Irish Hooley. Attendees can enjoy traditional and contemporary Irish singing and dancing by multi-platinum recording artist James Kilbane, who will headline the festivities. Kids can also get in on the celebrations with a coloring contest.

• Ahern’s Banquet Center, 726 Avon Belden Road, Avon Lake
• Tuesday, March 17, 5 - 8 p.m.

PUB & GRUB

The Harp Irish Pub and Restaurant
Diners seeking the finest Irish food need to look no further than The Harp. The menu is filled with dishes like a hot corned beef sandwich, shepherd’s pie and six variations of boxty cakes, the famous Irish potato pancake that’s folded over and stuffed with delicious ingredients. Draughts, wine, house martinis, mules and other fun spirits such as The Harp Irish Coffee give patrons plenty of drink options to complement their meal.

• 4408 Detroit Ave., Cleveland

Craggy Bogland’s
Just a 20-minute drive from Downtown Cleveland, locals can make their way to Craggy Bogland’s this St. Patrick’s Day for mouthwatering eats and drinks. The joint that refers to itself as “Your Old Irish Pub” doesn’t disappoint on the Irish-themed front, boasting a house-cured corned beef and swiss sandwich known as “The Croagh.” Leading up to the big day, the restaurant is hosting the “17 Days of March,” wherein each night between March 1-17 will incorporate a different Irish-themed attraction or event.

• 4857 Robinwood Dr., Willoughby
• For more information, including details on “17 Days of March,” please visit craggyboglands.com.

Stone Mad Pub
In addition to the stellar Irish fare and welcoming atmosphere, Stone Mad Pub in the Detroit Shoreway neighborhood hosts live, local musicians every Sunday night, with the first Sunday of every month featuring The Holleran Traditional Irish Session. Residents can revel in Stone Mad’s St. Patrick’s Day festivities, and the following day they can return for the annual Hair of the Dog Party with The Boys From the County Hell.

• 1306 W. 65^th St., Cleveland

Hofbräuhaus Cleveland
Although the origin of St. Patrick’s Day traces back to Ireland, that doesn’t mean other cultures can’t join in on the fun! For residents who’d like to switch up their March 17 norms, why not head to Hofbräuhaus for traditional German cuisine paired with music from Clash of the Tartans, a Cleveland-based all-women Celtic folk band.

• 1550 Chester Ave., Cleveland
• Information on additional special events in March is available at hofbrauhauscleveland.com

SPECIAL ST. PADDY’S ACTIVITIES

Baking with Baileys
Locals can celebrate the St. Patrick’s Day holiday by picking up a few culinary pointers from a professional. Ann LoParo, the owner of Annie’s Signature Sweets, is teaching a class, Baking with Baileys, which focuses on making brownies and chocolate chip cookies using Baileys Irish Cream. All baking materials are provided, as well as aprons, snacks and bottled water. A BYOB policy is also happily in place!

• The Hildebrandt Building, 3619 Walton Ave., Cleveland
• Monday, March 16, 6 - 8 p.m.

Wild Eagle Saloon
For those wanting to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day from morning ‘til night, residents can make their way to Wild Eagle Saloon in Downtown Cleveland for the “St. Patrick’s Day Bash.” Doors open bright and early, and Clevelanders can jam to live music and play different games like bocce ball and vintage arcade games. If luck is on locals’ sides, they may even score a free breakfast at the bar.

• 921 Huron Road, Cleveland

Bottoms Up! Yoga & Brew
Residents can drop in to Railroad Brewing Co. in Avon and clear their mind in the lead up to St. Patrick’s Day with a special yoga session open to all levels of expertise. At Bottoms Up! Yoga & Brew, yogis can sport their best green workout clothes as they take time to refresh and renew. And afterwards, each participant will get one craft beer on the house to cool off!

• 1010 Center Road, Avon
• Saturday, March 14, 10 - 11 a.m.; please visit bottomsupyoga-cle.com for additional dates.

For more awesome events happening around St. Patrick’s Day in Cleveland, information on new attractions and activities or to learn more about Destination Cleveland, check out thisiscleveland.com, follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram and subscribe to our channels on YouTube and Pinterest.

DON’T FORGET: Destination Cleveland’s Concierge Team is also available to help residents and their visiting family and friends explore the region. Contact our team through email at [email protected], live chat at thisiscleveland.com or stop in the Cleveland Visitors Center (334 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, 44114) Mon.-Sat., 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. to plan your adventure.

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