Albany is getting ready to Paint the Town Green for St. Patrick’s Day! Join us on Saturday, March 14, 2026 for a full day of parades, family activities, live music, and celebrations happening all across the city.
St Patrick's Day Parade Restrictions & Road Closures
St Patrick's Day Parking Locations
On Parade Day, participating Downtown businesses will have Four-Leaf Coasters placed around their establishments. Find one, scan the QR code, and enter for a chance to win a pair of tickets to see Jim Gaffigan live at MVP Arena this spring.
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Mass on St. Patrick's Day Parade at Blessed Sacrament
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It's Albany's favorite day! Enjoy specials on Guinness and Irish whiskey all morning and afternoon. Tullamore DEW will be coming through. More details to come!
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The Albany St. Patrick's Day Parade at Waterworks Pub! The BEST Place to Watch the Parade! We open at 10am with drink and shot specials and the DANCE FLOOR WILL BE OPEN All DAY and NIGHT with DJ Rvmba taking over on the decks right after the Parade!
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Join us for the annual Rocks viewing party of the Albany St. Patrick’s Day parade! Rocks; the biggest and best view on the parade route! JC on Bar for kegs and eggs, and a party all day with specials and giveaways!
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This festive St. Patrick's celebration kicks off at 11:00am at the North Albany American Legion Post in front of Druthers on Broadway.
Druthers on Broadway
One of Albany’s most beloved Irish pubs, McGeary’s will host a lively outdoor tent party with live music beginning at noon. Enjoy classic Irish pub fare, pints of Guinness, and festive St. Patrick’s Day energy throughout the afternoon. (Cover charge applies.)
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Celebrate Parade Day at The Hollow Bar + Kitchen in downtown Albany. Enjoy drink specials, delicious food, surprise giveaways, and a DJ. At 3 PM, local cover band Road Soda Pop will take over the stage in The Hollow's live music venue.
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Celebrate parade day at Dawn’s Victory Sports Café with a special St. Patrick’s Day menu available all day. Stop in after the parade for festive food, drinks, and a lively downtown atmosphere.
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A downtown Albany tradition, Jack’s Oyster House is serving a St. Patrick’s Day Irish buffet for $35 per person on parade day. Guests will also receive their first Guinness on the house while enjoying the historic restaurant’s festive atmosphere.
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Parade Day = all-day party on Lark Street, and we’re doing it right. Join us for food, drinks, music, and good vibes all day long.
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33 Central Ave
Food Specials: Corned Beef Sandwich, Bangers & Mash, Irish Soda Bread w Sweet Guiness Dipping Sauce. Drink Specials: Tullamore DEW Sours, Irish Coffee, Beer Hall Bombs & March Madness games.
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Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in the heart of downtown at Loch & Quay with Irish drinks, festive fare, and parade-day energy before closing at 7 PM.
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Join us at either location. "Pre-Game" Deals from Noon-3PM. $6 shots of Jameson, Green Tea & Green Draft Beers & $7 Guiness drafts. Live Music from "QUICK FIXX" starting at 9PM at Madison location.
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Open at Noon, Tullamore Dew Samples 4-6PM. Drink Specials includes $7 Irish Shamrock Shots, 1911 Green Ciders, $3 Green PBR & 2 for $7 Irish Breakfast Shots
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Secure one of the best spots to watch the St. Patrick's Day Parade at the Washington Avenue Armory! At this viewing party, enjoy your choice of a hot corned beef sandwich or pastrami sandwich and your first drink included with the ticket price.
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Enjoy our brand-new Kidz Zone with FREE Green Cotton Candy, Popcorn, Face Painting, Yard Games and Bounce Houses. Sponsored by City of Albany, Office of Cultural Affairs, Love Albany, M&T Bank and Fly 92.3.
80 State Street (corner of State & Pearl St)
Before the parade, after the parade or even if you’re not going to the parade Out of Town Bistro is your place to be to celebrate St Patty’s Weekend!!
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We’re celebrating St. Patty’s Day with some proper Irish-inspired specials $5 Green Beer & $20 Beer Buckets (5 beers), $12 Corned Beef Slider Sandwich. We’re right at the end of the parade route, so stop in after and keep the celebration going.
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Participating in the Lucky's St. Patrick's Day Bar Brawl!
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Come join us! We will have 1911 Green Cider, Irish Cream Whale Ale, Irish Goodbye Stout and more Irish Beers! We will have a Slushie on special and Irish Garbage Plates will be available.
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Event featuring an all-day celebration from 2 p.m. to 2 a.m. The event, located on Central Avenue, includes DJ sets from DJ Lightshow, DJ Kamikaze and more, serving as a key stop for local St. Patrick's festivities.
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Join us for the largest St. Patrick's Day Parade in Upstate New York. The festive parade steps off at 2PM and starts at Central Avenue and Lexington Avenue.
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Keep the celebration going after the parade at The Eleven in Downtown Albany with a full day of music, art, food, and festive drinks. Live performances by Nickopotamus at 3pm and Rivergrass Revival at 8pm.
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Continue the celebration after the parade at Ophelia’s on Broadway with DJ Spike Right and Ginger Geezus from 3 PM to 7 PM, followed by a live performance from The E-Block featuring the Ky McClinton Band.
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Bring your crew, wear your green and get ready for a day full of green drinks, shamrocks, and epic bar-hopping fun— let’s make this St. Patrick’s Day unforgettable! ??
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Participating in the Lucky's St. Patrick's Day Bar Brawl!
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Participating in the Lucky's St. Patrick's Day Bar Brawl!
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Participating in the Lucky's St. Patrick's Day Bar Brawl!
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First stop of the "Crawl with Us" Pub Crawl. Enjoy classic Irish Folk singing!
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The Official "Paint The Town Green" After Party with Albany Mayor Dorcey L. Applyrs at Lost & Found Albany on Saturday March 14th at 6pm following the St. Patrick's Day Parade events. Don't miss unique themed drink specials, along with a live full band performance with Shannon Tehya. FREE!
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BR&B returns to Local 217 for a special Parade Day party 3/14! Come on out and lift a pint (or several) in celebration!
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All of our After Parties are chosen to be the best late night atmosphere. Typically there is a DJ or Band. So don't be late and get to the after party!
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If you are interested in sponsoring any of our upcoming events, please contact us at 518.434.2032.