Top St. Patrick's Day Events in Lake Charles: Pub Crawls, Parties & Family Fun
Whether you're Irish or simply love a good Celtic celebration, Lake Charles offers family-friendly events, live music, pub crawls, and drink specials for St. Patrick's Day. Here's your complete guide to the festivities.
St. Patrick's Day Parties
St. Patrick’s Party at MacFarlane’s Celtic Pub
Start your day early at MacFarlane’s Celtic Pub with their annual St. Patrick’s Day Celebration beginning at 5:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 16. Enjoy a traditional Irish breakfast featuring cooked meats (bacon, sausages, black and white puddings), eggs, vegetables, and potatoes, paired with plenty of beverages. Beer and spirits enthusiasts can join scheduled tastings of beer, scotch, gin, whiskey, and vodka for just $5 per session. Opt for the VIP pass for all-day access, including tastings, swag, VIP bar and buffet privileges, and more.
St. Patrick’s Day at the Blue Martini
Dress in green and get lucky at the Blue Martini's St. Patrick's Day Party. Live music by The Flamethrowers and DJ Jose Mata will keep the energy high all day long.
Pub Crawls
Pub Crawl Extravaganza
Cover 3 miles in 3 hours while supporting the Southwest Louisiana Firefighters’ Association. Organized by the Hellfighters Combat Challenge Team, the crawl starts with shots at Rikenjaks, hits 8 more bars for free shots and drink specials, and ends with a closeout party at Zephyrs.
St. Patrick’s Green Hat Fun Run – Walk – Crawl
Family-friendly and hosted by CHRISTUS St. Patrick Hospital, don your tweed, Irish flat cap, or leprechaun hat for this run/walk/crawl. Enjoy alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks plus appetizers at stops including 121 Artisan Bistro, The Plaid Pig (inside Lake Charles Transit Center), Charleston Bistro, Louisiana Mortgage Associates, and Flavin Realty.
Fitness Events
Drunk Pilates
Combine beer and Pilates for a unique workout at Crying Eagle Brewing on March 16 from 10–11:30 a.m.
Athlete’s Corner 3 Miler
This family-oriented 3-mile run starts and finishes at Athlete’s Corner. Top finishers win a free pair of shoes—a true runner’s pot of gold!
Food & Brews
Crying Eagle Brewing Co.
Green beer fans, head to Crying Eagle where their Louisiana Lager will be dyed green for the occasion. Kick off the Crying Eagle Concert Series with Irish folk singer Beth Patterson at 6 p.m. on March 16.
*Safety First: Don’t Drink & Drive
Call a sober friend, use a designated driver, or book a local cab. Pro tip: Stash cab fare in a hidden pocket for easy access at night’s end. Download the Lyft app for convenient rides.
