St. Patrick’s Day Weekend on the Outer Banks 2025: Parades, Runs & Festivities

St. Patrick’s Day on the Outer Banks is a massive celebration, featuring parades, pub crawls, live music, fun runs, and themed parties.

Whether you’re looking for family-friendly fun or a spirited night out, there’s something for everyone.

From the Nags Head Police Department on Facebook:

🍀 Kelly’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade

• Date: Sunday, March 16, 2025

• Time: 1:00 PM

• Location: Beach Road (NC Highway 12), Nags Head

• Parade Route: Bladen Street to Driftwood Street

Founded in 1990 by Mike Kelly, this is one of North Carolina’s largest St. Patrick’s Day parades, drawing thousands of spectators. Expect floats, live music, Irish dancers, classic cars, and plenty of beads!

🎭 Parade Viewing Tips:

• Arrive early for the best spots.

• Wear your best green attire.

• Parking is limited – carpool if possible.

🏃‍♂️ Running of the Leprechauns 5K & 10K

• Date: Saturday, March 15, 2025

• Time: 8:00 AM

• Location: Nags Head Soccer Complex

Join the Running of the Leprechauns, a 5K & 10K race where runners dress in green and enjoy a festive post-race party.

🏅 What’s Included:

• A finisher’s medal and event t-shirt

• Post-race Irish stew, beer, and live music

• Costume contest and awards ceremony

📌 Register at: obxse.com

🐶 Coastal Humane Society St. Patrick’s Day Walkathon

• Date: Sunday, March 16, 2025

• Time: Before the parade

• Location: Bladen St. Beach Access, Nags Head

🐾 Walk to support local pets!

🏆 Fundraising Prizes Include:

• Top Dog Award – Gift cards for the top fundraisers

• Golden Paw Award – Pizza party for the best fundraising team

• The Puppy Cup – Pizza party for the vet clinic with the most walkers

📌 Sign up at: obxcoastalhumanesociety.org/walkathon

🍀 St. Patrick’s Day Beer Mile

• Date: Saturday, March 15, 2025

• Time: 2:00 PM

• Location: Outer Banks Brewing Station, Kill Devil Hills

A mile-long beer run where you drink a beer every quarter-mile before racing to the finish line!

🍻 What’s Happening:

• Prizes for fastest runners and best costumes

• Backyard party with live music

• 21+ only

🎟️ Register at: theobxrunningcompany.com

🍺 OBX Party Bus St. Patty’s Day Crawl

• Date: Saturday, March 15, 2025

• Times:

  • Daytime Crawl (1:30–5:30 PM): Book Here

  • Nighttime Crawl (7:30–11:30 PM): Book Here

Hop on the OBX Party Bus for a legendary St. Patrick’s Day bar crawl across the Outer Banks.

🍻 What’s Included:

• Stops at multiple OBX bars

• Safe transportation so you can enjoy the night worry-free

• Themed drinks, live music, and giveaways

🚍 Seats are limited—reserve yours today!

🎶 Parade After-Parties

Jack Brown’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade After-Party

• Date: Sunday, March 16, 2025

• Location: Jack Brown’s Beer & Burger Joint, Kill Devil Hills

• Time: Right after the parade

🍀 What’s Happening:

• Live music from Trickfly

• Green beer & drink specials

• $2 hot dogs & $6 cheeseburgers

Outer Banks Brewing Station Parade After-Party & Brew & Arts Market

• Date: Sunday, March 16, 2025

• Time: 3:30 PM – 6:30 PM

🎨 Enjoy:

• Live music by Chezze

• Local shopping at the first Brew & Arts Market of the season

• Festive drinks and delicious food

📌 Perfect way to keep the St. Paddy’s celebration going!

🍷 Sanctuary Vineyards Leprechaun St. Patrick’s Party

• Date: Sunday, March 16, 2025

• Time: 12:00–3:00 PM

• Location: Sanctuary Vineyards, Jarvisburg, NC

🎶 What’s Included:

• Live Celtic music by Poisoned Dwarf

• Traditional Irish lunch from Coinjock Catering

• Green wines & local craft beer

🎟️ Tickets available at: sanctuaryvineyards.com

🍽️ Food & Drink Specials

Froggy Dog St. Patrick’s Day Menu

• Date: Monday, March 17, 2025

• Location: The Froggy Dog Restaurant & Pub, Avon, NC

☘️ Specials Include:

• Corned Beef & Cabbage – $18

• Colcannon & Bangers – $19

• Guinness Pint – $3.17

Kill Devil Grill St. Paddy’s Day Pop-Up

• Date: Monday, March 17, 2025

• Time: 12:00–4:00 PM

• Location: Kill Devil Grill, Kill Devil Hills

🎶 Enjoy:

• Live music with Bryan Campbell

• Special Irish-inspired food & green beer

• Last call at 4 PM sharp!

Black Pelican St. Patrick’s Day Weekend Party

• Dates: Saturday, March 15 & Sunday, March 16, 2025

• Location: Black Pelican Seafood Company, Kitty Hawk

💚 What to Expect:

• Back-to-back celebrations

• Irish food, green beer, giveaways & dancing

📌 Don't forget to wear green!

🍀 Festival of Saint Patrick – Manteo

• Dates: March 1–31, 2025

• Location: Lost Colony Tavern, Downtown Manteo

A month-long celebration of Irish heritage featuring:

• Live Irish music every Saturday

• A full menu of Irish favorites

• The exclusive “Eradication of the Snakes” St. Patrick’s Day T-Shirts

📅 Plan Your OBX St. Patrick’s Day Weekend

With a legendary parade, festive bars, live music, and fun runs, the Outer Banks is the perfect place to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day 2025.

📌 Bookmark this page and check back for updates as more events are announced!