As the greenest holiday of the year approaches, Bloomington-Normal gears up for a festive celebration that would make even the leprechauns envious. From lively pubs to spirited parades, the area offers plenty of ways to honor the Irish spirit and embrace the luck of the Irish.
Sharin’ of the Green St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Saturday, March 16, 2024
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Sharin’ of the Green Parade is an opportunity for our community to come together celebrate, “share the green” by donating to Brightpoint’s Central Region Home Visiting.
On St. Patrick’s Day March 17th
Maguires Bar and Grill
Address: 220 N Center St, Bloomington
Phone: (309) 829-0002
Kick off your St. Patrick’s Day festivities at Maguires Bar and Grill, where the Guinness flows. Enjoy corned beef and cabbage, green beer and bag pipes at 5pm, 6pm and 7pm.
Maggie Mileys
Address: 126 E Beaufort St, Normal
Phone: (309) 808-1067
For an authentic Irish experience, head to Maggie Mileys, where the warmth of Irish hospitality awaits. There will be Irish dancers at 2pm, Blarney Stoned 3-6pm and Bagpipers at 7pm.
Crawfords Corner Pub
Address: 610 West Chestnut, Bloomington
Phone: (309) 808-1623
Join the revelry at Crawfords, where St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated in true Irish fashion. Raise a glass of Irish whiskey to the sounds of live Irish music and enjoy a menu brimming with Irish classics and a party that you won’t want to miss!
Killarney’s Irish Pub
Address: 523 N Main St, Bloomington
Phone: (309)828-1186
Make your way to Killarys for a St. Patrick’s Day celebration that’s as spirited as the Emerald Isle itself. They open at 11am and will be serving 24oz green drafts, Guiness drafts, corned beef and cabbage for lunch. Irish bag pipes will come through at 6pm, 
Luck of the Irish Lounge
Address:208 E Main St, Heyworth
Phone: (309) 310-9618
No St. Patrick’s Day would be complete without a visit to Luck of the Irish lounge just a few short minutes south of Bloomington in Heyworth where you can find drink specials and corned beef and cabbage.