St. Patrick’s Day 2023 in Gig Harbor, WA
St. Patrick’s Day usually means good food, good drinks, and good music, and this year you’ll be able to experience all these and more with a variety of events coming up. Check out what’s happening around town, don your green, and have fun celebrating the luck of the Irish. Sláinte!
EVENTS
St. Paddy’s Day Run Tacoma
Saturday, March 11, 2023 | 8:00am (varying start times)
It’s time for the annual St. Paddy’s Day Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K! All races start near Foss Waterway Seaport and will provide a nice scenic view along the waterfront as you stretch your legs. The website has all the details as far as start times, course maps, and registration, which is open until the day of.
Bremerton St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Saturday, March 11, 2023 | 11:00am
Get in the St. Patrick’s Day spirit at the 29th annual parade in Bremerton, happening on Pacific Avenue. They’re still looking for sponsors and participants, so consider helping out with the fun! Be sure to check the website closer to the date, as more details will be posted as they are finalized.
Shamrock’n the Harbor
Saturday, March 18, 2023 | 8:30am
Lace up your running shoes for a good cause, as all proceeds from the Shamrock’n the Harbor 5K and 12K will go to the Gig Harbor Senior Center. Enjoy the scenery of the Cushman Trail as you run or walk, and 12K participants get an extra perk of experiencing the views from the Tacoma Narrows Bridge. Registration ends March 17, and the first 50 registrants will receive a custom fleece blanket.
Ocean5
Friday, March 17, 2023 | 6pm - 9pm
The Scuppermonkeys will be providing the music and Table47 will be providing the food. Choose from regular dinner selections as well as a special St. Patrick’s Day menu for this limited-seating event (21+ only). Get your tickets today!
Hard Shell Cases at Olalla Vineyard & Winery
Friday, March 17, 2023 | 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Experience “An Evening of Music from the Emerald Isle” with the Hard Shell Cases trio at Olalla Vineyard & Winery. Tickets can be purchased on the winery’s website.
Gig Harbor Eagles Club
Friday, March 17 & Saturday, March 18, 2023 | various times
On Friday you can enjoy Celtic and folk music, compliments of A Fiddle in the Forest, while you dine, and if you didn’t get your fill of an Irish good time on St. Patty’s Day, join the club on Saturday for a performance by The Profits.
McMenamins Elks Temple
Friday, March 17 & Saturday, March 18, 2023 | various times
This two-day celebration includes specialty food and drinks both days as well as live music on Saturday. All ages are welcome.
O’Looney’s Irish Pub
Friday, March 17 & Saturday, March 18, 2023 | various times
This recently rebranded pub (formerly Dunagan Irish Pub & Brewery) will have quite the lineup of artists on Friday and Saturday: The Foundlings Band, Countercurrent, Rye & Barley, the Katie Jane Band, That Irish Guy, Slainte, and The Surly Goats. Check their calendar for more details.
RESTAURANTS
If you’re just looking for a place to have a nice hearty Irish meal, here are a few options to consider.
Doyle’s Public House (21+ establishment)
208 St. Helens Avenue, Tacoma, WA 98402
Considered the best whiskey bar on the west coast, they also offer a menu with all the classic Irish dishes!
5741 North 26th Street, Tacoma, WA 98407
Spend St. Patty’s at the Pub and take advantage of the food and drink specials that will be offered all day long, including their popular corned beef and bacon-fried cabbage.
O’Malley’s Irish Pub (21+ establishment)
2403 6th Avenue, Tacoma, WA 98406
Don your green and join O’Malley’s for the evening!
Tide’s Tavern (21+ establishment)
2925 Harborview Drive, Gig Harbor, WA 98335
While offering mostly American fare, they do have some Irish items on their menu, such as shepherd’s pie, Reubens, and of course, fish and chips.
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