St. Patrick’s Day 2025 in Gig Harbor
St. Patrick’s Day usually means good food, good drinks, and good music, and you’ll be able to experience all these and more with a variety of events coming up in Gig Harbor and the surrounding area. Check out what’s happening around town, don your green, and have fun celebrating the luck of the Irish. Sláinte!
Events
Saturday, March 15, 2025
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. Everyone who registers receives a t-shirt and water bottle, and all 5K and 12K finishers receive a medal!
Saturday, March 15, 2025
It’s time for the annual St. Paddy’s Day Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K! All races start in downtown Tacoma 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 and Festive Fun Run
Saturday, March 15, 2025 | 2pm
Get in the St. Patrick’s Day spirit at the annual parade in Bremerton, starting at 6th Street and Pacific Avenue. The fun run begins before the parade. There are usually many fun family activities to enjoy here for free. If you want to be in the parade, the best float will receive a cash prize!
Luck of the Icing: St. Patrick’s Day Cookie Decorating
Sunday, March 16, 2025 | 2-4pm
More Butter! Cookie Co. and The Beer Vault & Wine Bar are pairing up to provide a fun and creative afternoon of sweet treats and great drinks! You receive get step-by-step cookie decorating instruction for 3 different cookies and a complimentary glass of beer, wine or cider.
Friday, March 14 & Saturday, March 15 2025
Get your fix of Irish music at O’Looney’s this St. Patty’s Day weekend! You’ll have to check back here for their full line-up as we get closer to the date. So far, the weekend will feature the Katie Jane Band at 8pm, and Saturday’s show will consist of the Puget Sound Firefighters Pipes and Drums in the evening!
Saturday, March 15, 2025| 5:30pm - 8:30pm
To enjoy an evening of Celtic folk music at Ocean5 with this local duo, make a dinner reservation at Table 47 and request a place near the band!
Saturday, March 15, 2025
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with Guinness on tap, “green” beers of your choice and live music by The Home Town Band!
Sunday, March 16th & Monday, March 17, 2025
This two-day celebration includes live music, food, and drinks, including their specialty St. Patty’s Day whiskey. They will also have a pre-holiday party on Sunday, March 16th featuring the Seattle-based Stout Pounders.
Saturday, March 15, 2025 | 9am-3pm
Alderbrook’s annual kayak race is a great day of fun for both competitive paddlers and casual cruisers. You can register here and enjoy an awards ceremony, local art, beer, cocktails and live music!
Groovy Gig Harbor Scavenger Hunt
Thursday, March 13, 2025 | 11am
This creative, nontraditional scavenger kicks off at Cutter’s Point Coffee with a digital quest from your live and interactive remote host. From there you’ll head to your checkpoints and enjoy your creative and wacky tasks and challenges! Get your tickets here to join in the fun!
Restaurants
If you’re just looking for a place to have a nice hearty Irish meal, here are a few options to consider.
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 Reubens and, of course, fish and chips.
Doyle’s Public House (21+ establishment)
208 St. Helens Avenue South, Tacoma, WA 98402
Their St. Patty’s Day celebration kicks off at 5:45am and there will be games, bagpipers, food trucks, and more throughout the day. Offering the largest selection of curated whiskey in south Puget Sound, they also have a menu with all the classic Irish dishes!
5741 North 26th Street, Tacoma, WA 98407
Stay tuned for any specials they’ll have, or just stop by for a weekend breakfast, their regular menu items, or happy hour offerings.
O’Malley’s Irish Pub (21+ establishment)
2403 6th Avenue, Tacoma, WA 98406
Put on some green and stop by O’Malley’s for a festive holiday! They will be open from 11am - 12am.
As you can see, if you’re looking for the best places to rock some green in Gig Harbor, you’re in luck!
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