Richmond is highly bar crawl friendly, offering multiple organized bar crawls and numerous neighborhoods with a high concentration of bars and pubs, making it easy to hop between venues and enjoy various St. Paddy's celebrations. Scott's Addition and Shockoe Bottom are particularly popular for bar hopping.
Richmond celebrates St. Patrick's Day across two weekends, featuring the traditional Church Hill Irish Festival with bagpipes and Irish dance, and more modern bar crawls and block parties like Shamrock the Block in Scott's Addition. The city embraces both traditional Irish heritage and a high-energy party atmosphere.
Book rideshares early as demand spikes and surge pricing is common, especially downtown.
Wear green to fit in with the festive crowds; Richmonders go all out with costumes.
Get tickets for bar crawls and events in advance as they often sell out or increase in price.
For the Church Hill Irish Festival, consider parking several blocks away or using rideshare since the immediate area often becomes pedestrian-only.
Don’t drive drunk; always have a plan to get home safely.
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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