A scene from the St. Patrick's Day block party on Cherry Street March 17, 2023.
A scene from the St. Patrick's Day block party on Cherry Street March 17, 2023. Credit: Tim Landes / Tulsa Flyer

There are lots of options to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Tulsa, from swing dancing to 5Ks to block parties. Here’s a rundown of what’s happening in the metro. 

TOSS Swing Night: St. Patrick’s Day
March 7

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with swing dancing, music and a welcoming crowd at the Oklahoma Swing Syndicate, 1123 E. 35th Place. Wear a little green, take the beginner lesson and stay for a fun night on the dance floor.

Tulsa Irish Festival
March 13-15

Cabin Boys Brewery hosts the annual celebration all weekend long with live music, sheep dog demonstrations, Irish dancing and lots and lots of beer. 

St. Patrick’s Day Run
March 14

The 42nd Annual St. Patrick’s 5K Run starts and finishes at RunnersWorld Tulsa at 39th & Peoria. There’s also a 1-mile fun run. 

 A scene from the St. Patrick's Day block party on Cherry Street March 17, 2023.
A scene from the St. Patrick’s Day block party on Cherry Street March 17, 2023. Credit: Tim Landes / Tulsa Flyer

Time to Paddy 
March 14

Lace up your shoes for a St. Patrick’s-themed run for the whole family at Riverside 96th Street Park that includes a 1-mile, 5K, 10K and Lucky 13.1 half marathon.

McNellie’s Saint Patrick’s Block Party
March 14 and 17

The party starts at 11 a.m. outside McNellie’s Pub, 409 E. 1st St., with beers poured from the Guiness rig, DJs playing music, dancing and more. 

Lucky’s St Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl
4 to 10 p.m. March 14

Wear green and get ready for a day full of green drinks, shamrocks and epic downtown bar-hopping fun.

70th Annual Arnie’s Bar’s St. Patrick’s Day Celebration
March 17

The Blue Dome bar hosts its annual street party starting at 11 a.m. with live Irish bands, food trucks and beer. 

Kilkenny’s Block Party
March 17

The Cherry Street block party returns with live music, food, drinks, art vendors, kids zone and more. A new addition to the festivities is a VIP experience in The Bellview with an Irish buffet, private bar, live music and indoor restrooms.

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Tim Landes is the food, arts and culture editor at the Tulsa Flyer. Prior to joining the inaugural editorial team at the Tulsa Flyer, Tim spent a decade managing media relations for Cherokee Nation businesses,...