Fun for Kids
- St. Patrick's Day Parade
Saturday, March 15, 2008
Parade begins at 27th and Blake at 10 a.m.
One of the largest parades west of the Mississippi river, Denver's parade offers entertainment for little leprechauns of all ages. Admission is free, but parking downtown is not. Sponsored by KYGO.
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St. Patrick's Day Serpent Festival
Saturday, March 15 and Sunday, March 16, 2008
Denver Zoo
2300 Steele Street
Legend has it that Saint Patrick drove all the snakes out of Ireland. From 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., bring your kids to learn all about serpents and their slithery ways at the zoo. Festival admission is included with regular zoo admission.
- Free Day at Botanic Gardens
Monday, March 17 from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Denver Botanic Gardens
1005 York St.
See as much green as you can with nature's contribution to St. Patrick's Day at the Denver Botanic Gardens. Colorado residents with ID will be admitted free of charge for St. Patrick's Day.
- Fado Irish Pub
Friday, March 14, 2008
Fado
1735 19th St. #150
303-297-0066
Fado is participating in a unique fundraiser this year for the St. Baldrick's Foundations. Volunteers will shave their heads to raise money for childhood cancer. Festivities start at the craic of dawn at 6:30 a.m.
- Celtic Tavern
Saturday, March 17
Celtic Tavern
1801 Blake St.
303-308-1795
The Celtic is always hoppin' on St. Patrick's Day. The Celtic Tavern established itself as a cigar bar to circumvent Denver's new anti-smoking law, so prepare for a smoky atmosphere.
- Irish Snug
Saturday, March 17
Irish Snug
1201 E. Colfax Ave.
303-308-1795
The Irish Snug holds a "hooley" to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. An outdoor tent will be set up on the premises, with food, dancing and bar service.
- The Denver Brass Presents Brass, Bagpipes & CO
Thursday, March 13, 2008 at 7:30 p.m.
University of Denver, Newman Center
Tickets range from $20 - $41 for this presentation of bagpipe music for St. Patrick's Day. Other performances on Friday, Saturday and Monday as well.
- St. Paddy's Day Celebration With Gobs O'Phun
Friday, March 14 at 8 p.m.
Swallow Hill
St. Patrick's Day wouldn't be complete without local band Gobs O'Phun. The local vocal trio performs Irish drinking songs and other ballads. Tickets are $12 for Swallow Hill members and $15 for non-members.
