St. Patrick’s Day In Cedar Rapids

Feel the luck of the Irish in Cedar Rapids this St. Patrick's Day!

  • Join us for the 51st Annual SaPaDaPaSo St. Patrick's Day parade celebration in Cedar Rapids at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, March 17th 2026. This is an all-ages FREE event, open to the public.
  • The annual SaPaDaPaSo Irish Hooley will be held on Saturday, March 7th, 2026. The Hooley features, music by Marita May and the Linn County Lads. $5.00 Admission. Event begins at 4PM. Stop out for good eats, drinks, music and drop a donation to keep the parade tradition going strong.
Group of people marching in green with signs and drinks in hand at the St. Patrick's Day Parade in Cedar Rapids, IO.

Local Events

Mar. 14, 2026
The Official Lucky's St Patrick's Day Bar Crawl, Pub217
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with Cedar Rapids’ ultimate bar crawl on March 14, featuring green drinks, exclusive specials, festive swag, and an epic after party. Grab your crew, wear your green, and hop between the city’s best bars for a full day of lucky fun.

Mar. 14, 2026
Viking Lounge St. Patrick's Celebration, Viking Lounge
Come celebrate St. Patrick's Day with us on Saturday March 14th with Viking Karaoke. You know it's always a great time, with great friends and great food & drinks. Wear your green!

Mar. 17, 2026
Kellen O'Cullom - St. Patrick's Day Proper - Bright and Early, Cliff's Dive Bar & Grill
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a mid-morning stop at Cliff’s before the SAPADAPSO parade. Guests can enjoy Irish folk songs and more from Cedar Reivers, along with festive cheer and well wishes for a day filled with joy, peace, and plenty of blessings.

Mar. 17, 2026
51st Annual SaPaDaPaSo St. Patrick's Day Parade, Downtown Cedar Rapids
Downtown Cedar Rapids will come alive on Tuesday, March 17 at 1:00 PM for the 51st Annual SaPaDaPaSo St. Patrick’s Day Parade. This long-standing community tradition features festive floats, marching groups, and plenty of Irish spirit, making it a can’t-miss celebration for all ages.

Mar. 17, 2026
Zach Steinke Live at MOCO for St. Patrick's Day, Moco Game Room & Hot Dog Bar
For the 4th consecutive year, Zach takes over the MOCO stage for St Patrick’s Day! Drink green beer, enjoy good company and listen to unique covers and mashups of some of your favorites, as well as some originals that you can preview on Spotify! See you March 17th

Mar. 17, 2026
St. Patrick's Day Party at Big Grove, Big Grove Brewery & Taproom Cedar Rapids
Keep the celebration going after the SaPaDaPaSo Parade at Big Grove Cedar Rapids! ☘️ Guests are invited to enjoy a full day of St. Patrick’s Day festivities, featuring live music from Marita May & The Lads of County Linn from 2:30–5:00 p.m., plus an Irish Coffee Cask, green beer, and festive food specials.

Mar. 21, 2026
IMF Wrestling: St. Patrick's Day Massacre, Backyard BBQ Iowa
St. Patrick’s Day Massacre brings live professional wrestling action to Backyard BBQ in Cedar Rapids, Iowa for an unforgettable night of high-energy matches and hard-hitting entertainment. Celebrate St. Paddy’s Day with big moves, big personalities, and nonstop excitement in an up-close live wrestling experience


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