- Butte Saint Patrick’s Day Parade (17 March 2026, 12:00 PM): In the self-proclaimed “Most Irish City” in Montana, this traditional Uptown Butte procession starts at Arizona/Granite, proceeds down Montana Street, and ends on Park Street, featuring marching bands, community groups, floats, and strong Irish heritage pride on the actual holiday.
- Saint Patrick’s Day Hurling Match (Butte) (17 March 2026, 2:00 PM): A free, fast-paced exhibition match at Montana Technological University between the Wolfe Tones and Thomas Meagher Hurling Clubs, showcasing the traditional Gaelic sport as a highlight of Butte’s Irish celebrations.
- Post-Parade Festivities (Butte) (17 March 2026): Food vendors line Main Street between Broadway and Park, with a full beverage bar at 111 W. Park Street, complemented by live entertainment at venues including the M&M Bar & Cafe, Metals Sports Bar, and Finn Hotel.
- 43rd Annual Downtown Saint Patrick’s Day Parade & Celtic Fair (Billings) (14 March 2026): The parade steps off at 11:00 AM in downtown Billings at Skypoint (119 North Broadway), followed by a Celtic Fair and street party from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, featuring over 40 floats, street food, bagpipers, live entertainment, and family-friendly activities.
- 44th Annual Saint Patrick’s Day Parade (Missoula) (14 March 2026, 12:00 PM noon): A downtown Missoula procession with marching units, bands, and community participants. The full day includes Mass at St. Francis Xavier Church at 8:00 AM, free carousel rides at Dragon Hollow from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM, an Irish hurling match at Washington-Grizzly Stadium at 1:30 PM, and a Saint Patrick’s Day banquet at the Holiday Inn Downtown at 6:00 PM.
- Saint Patrick’s Day Parade (Great Falls) (14 March 2026, 1:30 PM): A community-focused procession in downtown Great Falls beginning at 318 Central Avenue, with local groups, music, and festive entries.
- Saint Patrick’s Pioneer Fair (Livingston) (14 March 2026, 2:00 PM): A family-friendly event at the Park County Fairgrounds featuring games, live music, food vendors, and pioneer-themed activities in a welcoming small-town setting.
Holiday Events (Tuesday, 17 March 2026)
- 8th Annual Saint Patrick’s Day Hurling Match (Butte) (17 March 2026, 2:00 PM): As noted above, this free match at Montana Technological University highlights the Gaelic sport with competitive play and spectator enjoyment.
- Saint Patty’s Day Party at Lakeside (Helena) (17 March 2026, 3:00 PM): A relaxed gathering at Lakeside on Hauser with corned beef and cabbage, green drinks, music by DJ Paully B, and lakeside holiday vibes.
- Saint Patrick’s Day & American Legion Birthday (Choteau) (17 March 2026, 4:00 PM): Held at the Choteau American Legion, this dual-celebration offers free Reubens, Guinness specials, live music by Joe Ryan, and community camaraderie.
- Pot of Gold Happy Hour (Bozeman) (17 March 2026, 3:30 PM): An Irish-inspired happy hour at Bozeman Lodge featuring themed cocktails, traditional food, and a festive after-work atmosphere.
Live Music and Pub Celebrations
- Brannigan’s Pub Celebration (Kalispell) (13–17 March 2026): Multi-day festivities with live music and events starting Friday at 8:00 PM and continuing Saturday from 11:00 AM, offering pub specials, entertainment, and holiday cheer at Brannigan’s Pub.
- The McDades Celtic Performance (Billings) (14 March 2026, 7:30 PM): A high-energy Celtic concert by The McDades at the Alberta Bair Theater, delivering traditional and contemporary Irish music as part of the weekend celebrations.
- The Celtic Cowboy Celebration (Great Falls) (starting 17 March 2026): Kicking off with a Rattlin’ Bogs performance at 6:00 PM on the holiday at The Celtic Cowboy, featuring live Irish music, drinks, food, and an extended pub atmosphere.
Tourism Ireland reaches out toe the Irish Diaspora
Saint Patrick’s Day county by county
Antrim – Armagh – Carlow – Cavan – Clare – Cork – Derry – Donegal – Down – Dublin – Fermanagh – Galway – Kerry – Kildare – Kilkenny – Laois – Leitrim – Limerick – Longford – Louth – Mayo – Meath – Monaghan – Offaly – Roscommon – Sligo – Tipperary – Tyrone – Waterford – Westmeath – Wexford – Wicklow
Saint Patrick’s Day state by state in the USA
Alabama – Alaska – Arizona – Arkansas – California – Colorado – Connecticut – Delaware – Florida – Georgia – Hawaii – Idaho – Illinois –Indiana – Iowa – Kansas – Kentucky – Louisiana – Maine – Maryland – Massachusetts – Michigan – Minnesota – Mississippi – Missouri – Montana – Nebraska – Nevada – New Hampshire – New Jersey – New Mexico – New York – North Carolina – North Dakota – Ohio – Oklahoma – Oregon – Pennsylvania – Rhode Island – South Carolina – South Dakota – Tennessee – Texas – Utah – Vermont – Virginia – Washington DC – Washington State – West Virginia – Wisconsin – Wyoming –
Saint Patrick’s Day province by province in Canada
Alberta – British Columbia – Manitoba – New Brunswick – Newfoundland and Labrador – Nova Scotia – Ontario – Prince Edward Island – Quebec – Saskatchewan
Saint Patrick’s Day state by state in Australia
New South Wales – Northern Territory – Queensland – Tasmania – Victoria – Western Australia
