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Riverside Celebrates St. Patrick's Day with Festive Weekend Events
Riverside has a solid lineup of St. Patrick's Day celebrations spanning the entire weekend. From March 15-17, 2025, venues across the city will be decked out in green, offering everything from traditional corned beef dinners and live Celtic music to spirited pub crawls and family-friendly entertainment. Whether you're looking to enjoy dueling pianos, karaoke, bagpipe performances, or simply throwing back a pint of green beer with the other leprechauns, Riverside's local establishments have created diverse festive options.
The celebrations cover the whole city, from La Sierra to Canyon Crest. Riverside's finest, including the Riverside City Firefighters Association Pipe and Drum Band, are hosting special events, and musical acts like Cillian's Bridge and Craic in the Stone will bring authentic Irish sounds to Hangar 24. With raffles, giveaways, special menus, and themed entertainment, Riverside residents and visitors can experience the spirit of St. Patrick's Day throughout an extended weekend of community celebration.
St. Patrick's Day Events in Riverside
Here are just a few local St. Patrick's Day celebrations. Take a look at our calendar for more.
Patrick Maloney's Karaoke Open Mic See what Riverside's best and busiest Karaoke host has going on for St. Patrick's Day weekend at Packinghouse Brewery on Central.
Saturday, March 15, 6 p.m.-9 p.m.
No cover
Location: Packinghouse Brewing Company, 6421 Central Ave, Riverside, California
American Legion Post 289 St. Patrick's Day Party The American Legion Hall on Buchanan is always great for a friendly local bar feel. Try their St. Patrick's staple, corned beef and cabbage for Sunday dinner.
Sunday, March 16, starts at 3 p.m.
Features: Corned beef dinner, live music, raffles, drink specials
Location: 4151 Buchanan St, Riverside, CA 92503
Hangar 24 Riverside St. Paddy's Weekend Celebration Hangar 24 in Canyon Crest is one of Riverside's newest venues. Excellent food, award-winning craft beer, and an incredible live music stage make Hangar Riverside a great choice for a night out.
Features: Live music, food, firefighter merchandise
Tour stops: 6 p.m. – ProAbition: The night begins with the first round of performances, food, and merchandise sales. 7:15 p.m. – The Mission Inn: The band will perform on the steps, offering a mix of Irish and Scottish tunes. 8:30 p.m. – The State: The final stop will feature an extended performance, wrapping up the evening with a mix of high-energy marches and ballads.
The Riverside City Firefighters Association’s Pipe and Drum Band will march through Downtown Riverside for its 5th Annual St. Paddy’s Day Pub Crawl, celebrating Irish and Scottish firefighting traditions with live music, food, and firefighter merchandise.
