Saint Patrick’s Day is a day to celebrate Irish culture and absolutely everything green. If you’re looking into how to celebrate the holiday to the fullest, read this guide on how to celebrate near campus!
Attend a Parade or Run!
On March 17 at noon, be sure to check out the parade that travels down Broad St. to Fairfield Ave.
to Main St. and ends by the Barnum Museum. Wear green!
Other Parades
March 14: The Greater Bridgeport St. Patrick’s Day Celebration and parade will be held on Friday,
March 14 at noon. The parade will start at the Burroughs Community Center and end on Courtland Avenue.
March 15: Hartford is hosting the 53rd Annual Greater Hartford St. Patrick’s Day Parade. The event, hosted by the Central Connecticut Celtic Cultural Committee, kicks off at the Capitol building at 11 a.m.
March 15: Milford is hosting their large St. Patrick’s Day parade at Wasson Field on 71 West Main St. The festivities will run from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
March 16: New Haven will present music and marchers with various cultures in the city’s annual Greater New Haven St. Patrick’s Day Parade. The parade begins on Chapel Street at 1:30 p.m.
Runs
March 15: The O’Niantic 5K in Hartford will be Saint Patrick’s Day themed and will include a running event for kids!
March 16: All runners will receive a custom shirt after their race at the O’Hartford 5k & 10k. Runners 21+ will also get free beer from the New England Brewing Company.
March 22: Mystic will host their Saint Patrick’s Day themed Mystic Irish 5k run with everyone wearing green to show their holiday spirit.
On Campus Festivities!
On campus, specifically at 63’s, keep an eye out for green bagels in honor of the holiday! If you’re looking to get your green bagels off campus, be sure to stop by J Bagels & Cafe in Trumbull. What a great way to start your green day!
Caitlin’s Shamrock The Runway is Kappa Delta’s annual spring philanthropy event, held in honor of Caitlin Nelson. The event will be held Wednesday, March 12th at 7pm in the Edgerton theatre. Caitlin’s shamrock shake will also be sold at JP’s Diner.
63’s knows how to celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day! Be sure to stop by for dinner to get your corned beef and cabbage. Keep an eye out for their Irish soda bread too!
McDonald’s Shamrock Shake
This one is a fan favorite for students. If you’re craving a sweet treat after your corned beef, head to McDonald’s to have their famous limited edition Shamrock Shake! Enjoy a minty green milkshake.
Other Limited Time Food Items
Starbucks: Iced Lavender Cream Oat Milk Matcha
Dairy Queen: Mint Oreo Blizzard
Dunkin Donuts: Pistachio Latte
The Dress Code
It wouldn’t be March 17 without the color green, am I right? Grab your greenest attire, whether it’s a t-shirt, hat, socks, or all three!
