Hey there, party people! It’s that time of year again – St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner, and Edmonton is about to get lit with shamrockin’ celebrations! Get your green gear ready because this is gonna be one lucky weekend!
There’s no shortage of ways to get your Irish on in Alberta’s capital city. So, grab your crew, and get ready for the shenanigans that St. Paddy’s Day in Edmonton has in store for you!
1. The Banquet Bar
Feeling lucky? Head to the Banquet Bar on March 17, 2024; Edmonton’s premier dive bar for their St. Patrick’s day celebrations. They’ve got more than just cold brews to keep you entertained – there’s tons of games to play! Jars of green beer will be on special for just $9.99. Just for showing up, you will be entered in a draw. One lucky winner will be taking home the $500 grand cash prize!
Where: 10332 103 St NW
2. St. Patricks Day Bar Crawl
Hit up not only one but three bars on this epic bar crawl down Whyte Ave! Start your night off at the Buckingham, head over to Beercade, then end your night at the Pint. Your ticket will include: no cover and priority entry, 3 prepaid drinks, and transportation between all venues. Get your pals together and take advantage of the group offer and 4 tickets for the price of 3!
Where: Pick up will be Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium 11455 87 Ave NW
3. The Canadian Brewhouse
Put on your luckiest green outfit and check out a Canadian Brewhouse on Sunday, March 17 to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day! There will be live musical performances, plenty of Guinness, green beer and Irish whiskey flowing for a chance to WIN the ultimate pot of gold – a trip to Ireland!
Where: All Brewhouse locations around the city
4. St. Patrick’s Day Cooking Class
Join Kathryn Joel for a taste of the Emerald Isle. Indulge in a menu of favourite Irish specialties in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day. Start your meal with an Irish Cheddar fondue with apple slices for dunking and a welcome glass of beer, followed by “Drunken Mussels” cooked in cider with bacon and leeks. Next up is an Irish Stew of Lamb cooked in Beer with Veggies and Barley, together with Kathryn’s Colcannon. Then for dessert you’ll be whipping up a Chocolate Guinness Cake, and serving it with a Whisky Scented Cream and (of course) Irish Coffees!
Where: 11050 104 Ave NW
5. St. Paddy’s Day Skate in St. Albert
Get the family together to enjoy quality time and celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. This is a free skating event for everyone to enjoy! Take a guess at how many candies are in the jar, dress up in green for a little extra luck and an extra guess at the jar!
Where: Kinnex Arena 66 Hebert Road, St. Albert
St. Paddy’s Day isn’t just for the Irish, it’s a day for everyone to come together and celebrate the luck of the Irish (even if you’re not Irish). So grab your crew, grab your green gear, and get ready to paint the town green! Let’s make this St. Patrick’s Day one for the books!
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