Tulsans wait in line for face painting during the St. Patrick’s Day celebration outside Killkenny's Irish Pub March 17, 2026. The block party included multiple bars, children's activities, music and more.
Tulsans wait in line for face painting during the St. Patrick’s Day celebration outside Killkenny's Irish Pub March 17, 2026. The block party included multiple bars, children's activities, music and more. Credit: Milo Gladstein / Tulsa Flyer

Between Tulsa Irish Fest last weekend and St. Patrick’s Day block parties Tuesday, Tulsa’s Irish eyes are smiling this week. 

It’s a few days where ancestry and culture is celebrated — but you don’t need to be a member to enjoy or feel welcome.

Flyer photographers spread out across the city to capture some of the revelry at Kilkenny’s Irish Pub, Cabin Boys Brewery and Bishop Quigley, among other parties. 

  • Irish band Cairde na Gael performs at Bishop Quigley as part of St. Patrick's Day celebrations March 15, 2026.
    Irish band Cairde na Gael performs at Bishop Quigley as part of St. Patrick’s Day celebrations March 15, 2026. Credit: Bianca Worley / Tulsa Flyer
  • Anna Crosswhite kisses a piece of the Blarney Stone at the Tulsa Irish American Club booth at Tulsa Irish Fest at Cabin Boys Brewery, March, 15, 2026.
    Anna Crosswhite kisses a piece of the Blarney Stone at the Tulsa Irish American Club booth at Tulsa Irish Fest at Cabin Boys Brewery, March, 15, 2026. Credit: Bianca Worley / Tulsa Flyer
  • Lacy Kulik, age 4, plays in bubbles before getting her face painted during a St. Patrick’s Day celebration outside Killkenny's Irish Pub March 17, 2026. The block party included multiple bars, children's activities, music and more.
    Lacy Kulik, age 4, plays in bubbles before getting her face painted during a St. Patrick’s Day celebration outside Killkenny’s Irish Pub March 17, 2026. The block party included multiple bars, children’s activities, music and more. Credit: Milo Gladstein / Tulsa Flyer
  • Kate Klerekoper smiles while looking at her face paint in a mirror during the St. Patrick’s Day celebration outside Killkenny's Irish Pub, March 17, 2026. The block party included multiple bars, children's activities, music and more.
    Kate Klerekoper smiles while looking at her face paint in a mirror during the St. Patrick’s Day celebration outside Killkenny’s Irish Pub, March 17, 2026. The block party included multiple bars, children’s activities, music and more. Credit: Milo Gladstein / Tulsa Flyer
  • Tulsans wait in line during the St. Patrick’s Day celebration outside Killkenny's Irish Pub March 17, 2026. The block party included multiple bars, children's activities, music and more.
    Tulsans wait in line during the St. Patrick’s Day celebration outside Killkenny’s Irish Pub March 17, 2026. The block party included multiple bars, children’s activities, music and more. Credit: Milo Gladstein / Tulsa Flyer
  • Musicians play Irish music during the St. Patrick’s Day celebration outside Killkenny's Irish Pub March 17, 2026. The block party included multiple bars, children's activities, music and more.
    Musicians play Irish music during the St. Patrick’s Day celebration outside Killkenny’s Irish Pub March 17, 2026. The block party included multiple bars, children’s activities, music and more. Credit: Milo Gladstein / Tulsa Flyer
  • Torei Barfield smiles during the St. Patrick’s Day celebration outside Killkenny's Irish Pub March 17, 2026. The block party included multiple bars, children's activities, music and more.
    Torei Barfield smiles during the St. Patrick’s Day celebration outside Killkenny’s Irish Pub March 17, 2026. The block party included multiple bars, children’s activities, music and more. Credit: Milo Gladstein / Tulsa Flyer
  • Members of the Irish American Club of Tulsa table during Tulsa Irish Fest at Cabin Boys Brewery, March 15, 2026.
    Members of the Irish American Club of Tulsa table during Tulsa Irish Fest at Cabin Boys Brewery, March 15, 2026. Credit: Bianca Worley / Tulsa Flyer
  • Brendan Jameson, rightm laughs during the McNellie’s 22nd annual St. Patrick’s Day Block Party on Tuesday, March 17, 2026. The street was closed and featured live music, drinks and dancing.
    Brendan Jameson, rightm laughs during the McNellie’s 22nd annual St. Patrick’s Day Block Party on Tuesday, March 17, 2026. The street was closed and featured live music, drinks and dancing. Credit: Milo Gladstein / Tulsa Flyer
  • Tulsa dog Rigby celebrates St. Patrick's Day downtown on Tuesday March 17th, 2026
    Tulsa dog Rigby celebrates St. Patrick’s Day downtown on Tuesday March 17th, 2026 Credit: Bianca Worley / Tulsa Flyer
  • Guinness Flag hanging at St. Patrick's Day block party on Tuesday Mar 17th, 2026.
    Guinness Flag hanging at St. Patrick’s Day block party on Tuesday Mar 17th, 2026. Credit: Bianca Worley / Tulsa Flyer
  • Festive Tulsan walking to the block party on St. Patrick's Day. Tuesday Mar 17th, 2026.
    Festive Tulsan walking to the block party on St. Patrick’s Day. Tuesday Mar 17th, 2026. Credit: Bianca Worley / Tulsa Flyer
  • Tulsans dance during the McNellie’s 22nd annual St. Patrick’s Day Block Party on Tuesday, March 17, 2026. The street was closed and featured live music, drinks and dancing.
    Tulsans dance during the McNellie’s 22nd annual St. Patrick’s Day Block Party on Tuesday, March 17, 2026. The street was closed and featured live music, drinks and dancing. Credit: Milo Gladstein / Tulsa Flyer

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