St. Patrick’s Day Party at Smash Park in West Des Moines: Check out the Giant Pong Tournament from 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. ($10 for ages 21+), the Open Bar Package from 10 a.m. – close ($49 for ages 21+) and the free St. Patrick’s Day Party from 10 a.m. to Midnight on Saturday, March 15, 2025 at Smash Park this year. DES MOINES, Iowa — Des Moines police are warning residents of multiple road closures ahead of Monday's St. Patrick's Day festivities. Due to the Court Avenue Block Party, which starts at 6 a.m., traffic is restricted all day on Court Avenue and from 3rd Street to 4th Street. Street closures kick The Official Lucky’s St. Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl What: Bar crawl starting Hessen Haus When: 4 – 11:59 p.m., March 15 Why: Get ready for green drinks and bar hopping. Your ticket to this bar crawl includes waived cover, drink specials, food specials, and swag. Des Moines’ Best St. Patrick’s Day Weekend Bar Crawl What: Bar crawl Join us for the biggest St. Patrick's Day celebration in Des Moines, Iowa! Parade Location: Downtown Des Moines (down Grand Ave. from Robert D. Ray Drive to 8th St.) After Party & Raffle Drawing Location: Downtown Des Moines Marriott Get ready to paint the town green and celebrate Irish culture at the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade in Des St. Patrick's Day Parade, downtown Des Moines Noon Monday Cost: Free The parade will travel down Grand Avenue from Robert D. Ray Drive to 8th Street, with an after-party and raffle drawing at the St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Monday, March 17, 12:00-5:00 pm; Downtown Des Moines (Grand Ave from Robert D. Ray Drive to 8th St) Get ready to paint the town green and celebrate Irish culture at the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Des Moines, presented by the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick of Central Iowa! 🍀 Join us for the biggest St. Patrick's Day celebration in Des Moines, Iowa! 🍀. 📅 Date: Monday, March 17th ⏰ Time: 12:00 – 5:00 PM 📍 Parade Location: Downtown Des Moines (down Grand Ave. from Robert D. Ray Drive to 8th St.) 📍 After Party & Raffle Drawing Location: Downtown Des Moines Marriott Mickey’s Irish Pub Waukee, 50 SE Laurel St., West Des Moines, 50263; When it comes to celebrating St. Patrick’s Day, Mickey’s Irish Pub goes all out! They’re starting bright and early at 7 a.m. with a breakfast buffet that’s open until 11. The Friendly Sons of St. Patrick of Central Iowa, the group organizing the Des Moines St. Patrick's Day parade each year, is hosting its first-ever Pre-Paddy Party the weekend before the holiday. 🍀 Join us for the biggest St. Patrick's Day celebration in Des Moines, Iowa! 🍀 📅 Date: Monday, March 17th ⏰ Time: 12:00 – 5:00 PM 📍 Parade Location: Downtown Des Moines (down Grand Ave. from Robert D. Ray Drive to 8th St.) 📍 After Party & Raffle Drawing Location: Downtown Des Moines Marriott Event in Des Moines, IA by St. Patrick's Day Parade Des Moines and Friendly Sons of St Patrick of Central Iowa on Monday, March 17 2025 with 4.2K people interested and 409 people going. 12 posts in Multiple roads will be closed ahead of Monday's St. Patrick's Day festivities. Author: weareiowa.com Published: 10:50 PM CDT March 16, 2025 Join us on Monday, March 17th at 206 Court Ave, Des Moines, Iowa, for a day filled with live music from The Hors d'Oeuvres (1 PM-3 PM), and the Velvet Trio (4 PM-7 PM). Celebrate the luck of the Irish with us! (check out pics from the 2024 st. patrick’s day street party!) Take part in a lively St. Patrick's Day Weekend Bar Crawl in Downtown Des Moines (DSM). Join us for the biggest St. Patrick's Day celebration in Des Moines on Monday, March 17, 12:00 – 5:00pm. The parade will take place downtown Des Moines (down Grand Avenue from from Robert D. Ray Drive to 8th Street), with an after party & raffle drawing at the downtown Marriott Hotel. When: Monday, March 17, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Where: Exile Brewery (1514 Walnut Street, Des Moines) Annie Irish Pub St. Patrick’s Day Block Party. This famous block party is prepped for hours of music and plenty of fun, starting with the band Snacks kicks things off at 1 p.m., followed by Velvet Trio bringing smooth vibes from 4-7 p.m. Enjoy hot chocolate and a performance from the Foy School of Traditional Irish Dance at Central Library after the St. Patrick's Day Parade in Des Moines. When: March 16 at 1:30 p.m. Where: 1000 Check out photos as Iowans celebrate St. Patrick's Day weekend at Mickey's Waukee and a bar crawl in downtown Des Moines. MORNING EVENT 🥞 ☘️ 🎨 Annual St. Patrick’s Day Celebration Hosted by - IAFF Local 4 (DSM Firefighter Union) 👨👧👩👧👦Family Friendly - Open to the Public 📆 Saturday, March 15th ⏰ 8:00AM - 11:00AM 📍 The Shop DSM (901 Cherry Street - Des Moines) 🎟 Free Will Donation Pancake Breakfast, Bars and restaurants in Des Moines are gearing up for St. Patrick's Day celebrations, with Annie's Irish Pub on Court Avenue expecting its busiest day of the year."We start our prep work probably
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