DES MOINES, Iowa — On Monday, March 17, Des Moines will flood with people celebrating Saint Patrick’s Day. Find out about parties, parades, pubs, and road closures impacting the area. St. Patrick’s Day Parade Spectacular parade floats showcasing Irish heritage and traditions; Live performances by traditional Irish dancers and musicians; food and beverages at the [] Des Moines St. Paddy’s Marathon, Half Marathon, and 5K What: Marathon, Half Marathon, and 5K When: 8 a.m., March 8 Why: Get out your green running shoes and hit downtown Des Moines for the St. Paddy’s Marathon, Half Marathon, and 5K. Runners will get a finisher stein, shamrock sugar cookie, and finisher medals for marathon and half marathon St. Patrick's Day parade to pub crawls: How to celebrate the holiday in Des Moines What streets in Des Moines will be closed for the St Patrick’s Day marathon? Beginning at 3 a.m. Saturday and Plenty of events are happening in Des Moines in the coming days to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day.. Starting with a marathon and bar crawl on Saturday to the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade on The Friendly Sons of St. Patrick of Central Iowa will host its annual festive parade starting in the East Village and ending less than a mile away in downtown Des Moines. The parade is a day The annual St. Patrick's Day Parade in Des Moines returns in less than a month, with some changes to be aware of. It's hosted as always by the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick of Central Iowa The Friendly Sons of St. Patrick of Central Iowa, the group organizing the Des Moines St. Patrick's Day parade each year, is hosting its first-ever Pre-Paddy Party the weekend before the holiday. Join us for the biggest St. Patrick's Day celebration in Des Moines on Monday, March 17, 12:00 – 5:00pm. The parade will take place downtown Des Moines (down Grand Avenue from from Robert D. Ray Drive to 8th Street), with an after party & raffle drawing at the downtown Marriott Hotel. St. Patrick’s Day Party at Smash Park in West Des Moines: Check out the Giant Pong Tournament from 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. ($10 for ages 21+), the Open Bar Package from 10 a.m. – close ($49 for ages 21+) and the free St. Patrick’s Day Party from 10 a.m. to Midnight on Saturday, March 15, 2025 at Smash Park this year. 🍀 Join us for the biggest St. Patrick's Day celebration in Des Moines, Iowa! 🍀 📅 Date: Monday, March 17th ⏰ Time: 12:00 – 5:00 PM 📍 Parade Location: Downtown Des Moines (down Grand Ave. from Robert D. Ray Drive to 8th St.) 📍 After Party & Raffle Drawing Location: Downtown Des Moines Marriott Get your green on come mid-March with the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Des Moines. The Friendly Sons of St. Patrick of Central Iowa will host their annual festive parade — with 🍀 Join us for the biggest St. Patrick's Day celebration in Des Moines, Iowa! 🍀 📅 Date: Monday, March 17th ⏰ Time: 12:00 – 5:00 PM 📍 Parade Location: Downtown Des Moines (down Grand Ave. from Robert D. Ray Drive to 8th St.) 📍 After Party & Raffle Drawing Location: Downtown Des Moines Marriott A St. Patricks Day Drag Brunch : The River Center, Des Moines: 16 Mar 2025: St. Pattys Day Paw-ty: Paws and Pints, Des Moines: 17 Mar 2025: St. Patricks Day Party : Smoking GOAT Pub , Des Moines: 17 Mar 2025: Gospel Outreach - St Patricks Day Parade - Des Moines: Calvary Chapel Des Moines Join us for the biggest St. Patrick's Day celebration in Des Moines, Iowa! Parade Location: Downtown Des Moines (down Grand Ave. from Robert D. Ray Drive to 8th St.) After Party & Raffle Drawing Location: Downtown Des Moines Marriott Get ready to paint the town green and celebrate Irish culture at the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade in Des Check out our list of St. Paddy's events, all leading up to the annual St. Patrick's Day parade in downtown Des Moines. St. Patrick's Bash with Bennigan's, Holiday Inn & Suites Des Moines Event in Des Moines, IA by St. Patrick's Day Parade Des Moines and Friendly Sons of St Patrick of Central Iowa on Monday, March 17 2025 with 4.2K people interested and 409 people going. 12 posts in St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Des Moines Downtown will turn green again this year for St. Patrick's Day. The Friendly Sons of St. Patrick of Central Iowa is moving its parade back to St. Patrick's Here are 11 ways to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in the Des Moines metro. In the lead-up to the 2020 election, all eyes are on Iowa. Get updates of all things Iowa politics delivered to your inbox. Get ready to paint the town green and celebrate Irish culture at the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Des Moines, presented by the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick of Central Iowa! This family-friendly event is filled with fun, music, and excitement for all ages. Get tickets to bar hop across Des Moines at Hessen Haus, Voodoo Lounge and more with the Official Lucky's St. Patrick's Day Bar Crawl. Tickets include drinks or shots, access to drink
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