Pittsburgh is highly bar crawl friendly, with numerous organized bar crawls in popular neighborhoods like the South Side, Downtown, and Lawrenceville, offering waived covers and drink specials.
Pittsburgh boasts one of the largest St. Patrick's Day celebrations in the country, with a 150+ year old parade featuring Irish step dancers, marching bands, and community organizations. Many attend mass at Old St. Patrick's in the Strip District before the parade, embracing the sentiment that 'everyone is Irish for the day.'
Arrive early for the parade and popular pubs to secure a good spot.
Wear green, or embrace local tradition by wearing black and gold.
Utilize public transit due to heavily restricted street parking and street closures in Downtown.
Avoid open containers on the parade route as they are not permitted and enforced by police.
Consider purchasing bar crawl wristbands for waived cover charges and access to drink specials.
Event details, cover charges, and parade routes are based on historical patterns and available 2026 announcements. Always verify directly with venues before attending. Cover charges and times may change.
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