St. Patrick’s Day Toronto Events
St. Patrick’s Day is almost here. Are you Irish? Do you have a cute “Kiss Me I’m Irish” t-shirt hoping to get out?
It’s that awesome, rambunctious time of year again. A time when we all remember our Irish great-great-grandmother or a distant Irish cousin from the Emerald Isle. It’s that time when the rivers and draft beer run green. So get out and lift a proper Guinness and celebrate.
We’ve had two years of St. Patrick’s Day events, getting cancelled, going virtual and/or taking breaks. 2022 is looking a whole lot different.
We’ve put together a list of events happening around the city for you to consider.
The El Mocambo – 464 Spadina Ave
The legendary El Mocambo is throwing a St. Patrick’s Day celebration on March 17th, their first-ever St. Patrick’s Day event. The event is sponsored by The Dive Shop, Proper No. Twelve Irish Whiskey, Dirty Devil Vodka, and Heineken. Expect drink specials and food catered by Chef Mark McEwan, live music from Elevation, Practically Hip, and The Soul Kicks, and fun games throughout the evening. The festivities start at 4:00 PM in the Starlight Room and then they’ll take over the entire venue, expanding up into the Main Stage at 7:00 PM.
For more details and tickets to St. Patrick’s Day at The El Mocambo, please visit elmocambo.com. This is a 19+ event. Tickets are $25, plus fees ($31.66)
Dublin Calling – 250 Adelaide Street W
Dublin Calling is hosting an all-day, full building St. Patrick’s Day event on March 17th.
They’re throwing the Ultimate Irish Block Party! The all-day party gets underway at 12:00 PM. Ticket holders are guaranteed access before 6:00 PM to the 3-level experience featuring St. Paddy’s Day shenanigans at the Rock ’N’ Horse Saloon and The Porch (weather permitting) as well as Dublin Calling. Tickets are limited and available for pre-sale. Walk-up tickets will be available on-site on St. Patrick’s Day. This is a 19+ event.
The Horseshoe Tavern – 370 Queen Street W
The 44th Annual Martian Awareness Ball at The Horseshoe Tavern on March 17th.
Live music courtesy of Marcus & Mary Margaret Ohara with Rusty McCarthy & Band O’Gold plus many guest singers. It’s a tradition!
Tickets at the door for $20. Doors are at 8:30. This is a 19+ event. While you wait, you can always have a pint or two in the front bar, they open at noon.
Murphy’s Law – 1702 Queen Street E
If you’re an east end celebrator, head to Murphy’s Law. They’re serving up St. Patrick’s Day spirit and you can party the night away with festive drinks, new food items, and live entertainment. We suggest making a reservation.
Toronto St. Patrick’s Day Parade – Sunday, March 20, 2022
The parade starts at noon and lasts an hour and a half. The parade begins on the corner of St. George and Bloor St West (near St. George subway station) and heads east on Bloor Street, turns south on Yonge Street and finally turns west on Queen Street, finishing at the parade reviewing stand at Nathan Phillips Square. Pick a spot and enjoy! It’s an all-ages, free, outdoor event.
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