Compiled by Heather Collins
The Friendly Tavern St. Patrick’s Day Tent Party
Classic corned beef and cabbage will be served, along with the annual green beer.
When: 5 p.m., Friday, March 17
Location: 290 S. Main St., Zionsville
For more, visit Facebook.com/FriendlyTavernZionsville
St. Patrick’s Day at Muldoon’s
Karaoke, bagpipers and drink specials will be ready for one of Carmel’s favorite St. Patrick’s Day events. Corned beef and cabbage and beef stew will be available.
When: Friday, March 17
Location: 111 W. Main St., Carmel
For drink specials and more, call 317-571-1116
Carmel Professional Firefighters Local 4444 St. Patrick’s Day Celebration
The Carmel Firefighters and Local 4444 again partner for the ninth year in a row to throw a St. Patrick’s party raising money for their bereavement fund.
When: The Pumper Pull will begin at 3 p.m. followed by the keg toss and then Carmel Firefighter Ian Reppert playing live at 7 p.m., March 18
Location: Brockway Pub, 12525 Old Meridian St., Carmel
Donatello’s
Donatello’s is Italian, but that doesn’t mean the restaurant won’t go a little green. On special March 17 will be the local favorite green pistachio cake for $5.
When: March 17
Location: 9 W. Main St., Carmel
McGinley’s Golden Ace Inn
Named USA Today’s Top 10 places in the nation to “party like you’re Irish on St. Patrick’s Day.”
When: Festivities start at 12 p.m., March 17
Location: 2533 E. Washington Street, Indianapolis
For more, visit goldenaceinn.com
Hoosier Lottery Greening of the Canal
Go green with the Hoosier Lottery and Indianapolis with the 21st annual greening of the of the downtown canal. Greening takes place at approximately 5:45 p.m.
When: 5 – 6 p.m., March 16
Location: Downtown Indianapolis at Ohio and West Street
20th annual Indianapolis Downtown Irish Fest
Featuring the Irish Dancers of Indianapolis, authentic irish food and live music all day.
When: Live music all day on March 17, with Howie Day and Special Guest Katie Rose on March 18.
Location: Rathskeller at the Athenaeum, 401 E. Michigan St.
For more, visit rathskeller.com
Blarney Bash
Enjoy green coors list and music by My Yellow Rickshaw and The Flying Toasters. Admission is $10 at the door.
When: 11 a.m. – 10 p.m., March 17
Location: Downtown Indianapolis on the east block of Georgia Street
For more, visit georgiastreetindy.com
Claddagh Irish Pub
Claddagh opens at 9 a.m. for kegs and eggs. Live music Friday and Saturday night including Sam King, Rory & Ike and Tobias Smith.
When: March 17 – 18
Location: Claddagh Irish Pub, 234 S. Meridian St.
For more, visit claddaghirishpubs.com/indianapolis-downtown
Hyryder’s St. Patrick Day Party
Grateful Dead tribute band, Hyryder, will be performing at the Mousetrap.
When: 10 p.m., March 17
Location: The Mousetrap, 5565 N. Keystone Ave.
For more, visit trapindy.com
Howl at the Moon’s St. Paddy’s Day Party
Green beer, car bombs and leprechaun bombs will be served all night at Downtown night club.
When: 7 p.m., March 17
Location: Howl at the Moon Indianapolis, 20 E. Georgia St.
For more, visit howlatthemoon.com
37th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Block Party
The block party happens right in the middle of the parade route. The event will include food trucks, a beer garden, face-painting and Celtic rock band, Highland Reign. Parade kicks off at 11:30 a.m.
When: 10 a.m., March 17
Location: Downtown Indianapolis (block party located on Vermont St.)
For more, visit indystpats.com
26th Annual Shamrock Run and Walk & Lucky 7 Mile
Come dressed in green for the St. Patrick’s Day themed run/walk. U2 tribute band, Elevation will headline the official run/walk of the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Indy . The Columbia Club on Monument Circle is the host venue and open to the public.
When: 10 a.m., March 18
Location: Downtown Indianapolis
Mo’s Irish Pub
The two-day St. Patrick’s Day extravaganza will include green beer, beer tastings, live music, Irish dancers and more.
When: March 17 – 18
Location: 13193 Levinson Ln., Ste 100, Noblesville
For more, visit mosirishpub.com
Nine Irish Brothers
According to Nine Irish Brothers, this is “a massive, massive party.” The restaurant will feature a menu of Irish staples including corned beef and Shepard’s pie and drink specials. Live music performers include Lachlan, The Irish Airs and Highland Reign.
When: 10 a.m., March 17, 11 a.m., March 18
Location: 575 Massachusetts Ave.
For more, visit nineirishbrothers.com