Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day Activities in Greater Charleston
Whether you love a good excuse for a pub crawl or are looking for family fun, the greater Charleston area has many entertainment-filled St. Patrick’s Day activities to choose from this year. is year.
The History of St. Patrick’s Day Activities
St. Patrick’s Day is a traditional feast held annually on March 17. St. Patrick was the patron saint of Ireland and was born in the late 4th century in Roman Britain. St. Patrick was kidnapped at 16 years old and taken to Ireland, where he was enslaved. He escaped and then later returned to Ireland to help spread Christianity. St. Patrick died on March 17, 461. He was ultimately responsible for establishing many schools, churches, and monasteries. As with all saints, legends surrounded St. Patrick, including that he helped drive snakes out of Ireland and used shamrocks to explain the concept of the Trinity better.
Emigrants in the U.S. brought their St. Patrick’s Day activities and celebrations with them, and in 1737, Boston held its first Saint Patrick’s Day parade, with New York following in 1762. To celebrate this holiday, Chicago dyes their river green, and people worldwide wear green clothing, the shade of shamrocks, Ireland’s national plant, while dining on traditional corned beef and cabbage.
St. Patrick’s Day Events Near Me
Look at some of these events to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Charleston this year.
- Catch the Leprechaun 5K – Held on Thursday, March 14, 2024, in Mount Pleasant, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM. This heart-pumping event is for runners and non-runners of all ages. Remember to sign up in advance!
- St. Patrick’s Day Parade – Held on Saturday, March 16, 2024, the St. Patrick’s Day parade is held from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM on King Street in Charleston.
- The Official Lucky’s St. Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl – If you love a good pub crawl, you’ll want to add this one to your calendar! Running March 16, 2024, from 4:00 PM to 12:00 AM, the Bay Street Biergarten hosts the ultimate St. Patrick’s Day gala for those over 21. Remember to purchase your tickets in advance!
- Moncks Corner St. Patrick’s Day Festival – Don’t miss the Lowcountry’s Hometown St. Patrick’s Day festival on Saturday, March 16, 2024, from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM on Main Street in Moncks Corner.
- St. Patrick’s Day Family Fun Event – The Charleston Museum hosts a fantastic, family-friendly event on Sunday, March 17, 2024, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM that lets kids create rainbow twirlers, a lucky leprechaun and even a special shamrock! This event is free with museum membership or paid admission to the Charleston Museum.