Get Your Irish On! Find Your Fun Quad-Cities St. Patrick’s Day Events List HERE!
Looking for something fun to do for St. Patrick’s Day this weekend?
Here’s a pot full o’ gold of events happening in and around the Quad-Cities for you to check out…
St. Patrick’s Society Grand Parade
11:30 a.m. Saturday, Downtown Rock Island, corner of 4th Ave and 23rd St.
The only interstate St. Patrick’s Parade in the U.S. It runs from Illinois into Davenport Iowa. The parade begins at St. Mary’s Church and continues through the downtown area crossing the Mississippi to Davenport, Iowa. – – – The parade begins at 11:30 AM at the corner of 4th Ave and 23rd St in Rock Island and winds its way west thru downtown Rock Island following 4th Ave to 20th St to 3rd Ave to 17th St. to 2nd Ave. to the Centennial Bridge, where it crosses the Mississippi River to Gaines St. in Davenport and then north to 3rd St. and east on 3rd to the River Center.
St. Patrick’s Day Post-Parade Bash
12:30 p.m. Saturday, RiverCenter, Davenport
Following The Grand Parade, the Society sponsors the Post Parade Bash featuring the presentation of The Grand Parade trophy winners, food, drink, memorabilia, and Irish music and Irish dancers. Pride in Irish heritage and a spirit of celebration abound. Entry to the Post Parade Bash is by St. Patrick Society membership only. Memberships may be purchased at the door for $15.00. You do not need to be Irish to join the St. Patrick Society. Children age 16 and younger, accompanied by a paying adult, will be admitted at no charge.
Varieties Nightclub St. Patrick’s Day Bash
11 a.m. Saturday, 822 W 2nd St, Davenport
Drink specials, a drag show, live entertainment and more!
Icons St. Patrick’s Day Bash
It’s that time of year again — Icons Martini in downtown Rock Island is holding its St. Patrick’s Day bash after the Grand Parade in downtown that morning!
Join us for a “Greenday” of fun & shenanigans starting at 9 a.m. on Saturday!
Our girl Amy will be doing 2 types of Breakfast burritos (YEP 1 OF THEM IS CORNED BEEF), ( and the proceeds go to charity)….we will have our buy a cup ( with your cocktail) get a prize special, Jameson (and 7 other Irish whiskeys) and Guinness will be flowing….plus all your favorite people dressed to thrill along with our decked out Irish decor!!!!
St. Patrick’s Bash at Public House
7 a.m., 5260 Northwest Boulevard, Davenport
*Irish Bloody Mary’s available from 7am-11am!
*PHamous Lucky Charm Shots!
*Traditional Green Sangria!
*Irish Beers On Tap!
*Live Music by Karl Beatty from 2-5pm
*NEW St. Patrick’s Swag for sale! AND SO MUCH MORE!
Mississippi Valley Fair St. Patrick’s Day Bash
7 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m. Saturday, Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds
It’s back. Free Admission. Saint Patrick’s Day Bash weekend! Fair Food Vendors, Flying Leprechauns, Kids Zone, Music, Food, Beverages and so much more! The Parade is back and scheduled for 3:15 on Saturday March 12th!
40th Anniversary CASI St. Patrick’s Day Race
9 a.m. Saturday, River Music Experience, downtown Davenport
| Event | Time | Race Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Tot Trot Presented by Sears Manufacturing |
9:00 a.m. | $22 |
| 1-Mile Family Fun Run Presented by Eaton |
9:30 a.m. | $22 |
| 5K presented by Vibrant Credit Union | 10:00 a.m. | $40 |
| After Party and Awards | 11:00 a.m. |
After Party Sponsored by River Music Experience – in the Redstone Room
