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Top St. Patrick's Day Celebrations in Chattanooga: Events, Dinners & Virtual Fun

Embrace the luck of the Irish this St. Patrick's Day in Chattanooga! Though celebrations look different this year, enjoy parades, parties, virtual races, cocktail classes, and more. Family-friendly and nightlife options abound. Channel your inner Irish spirit outdoors—you might just find that pot of gold! Masks required at all events; social distancing encouraged.

Luck of the Irish Dinner at FEED Co. Table & Tavern
Wear your green for a festive 4-course Irish Whiskey Dinner in their private event space. Savor classics like Shamrock Beef Stew, Smoked Irish Oysters, and Lodge Cast Iron Seared Lemon Herb Haddock. Finish with Irish Cheesecake, paired with Irish Whiskey or Guinness flights.

Shamrock City
March 13 & 14; March 20 & 21 - Saturdays and Sundays, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., Rock City Gardens
Watch High Falls flow green! Enjoy Irish food, Chattanooga Brewing Co. specialty beer, bagpipers, pop-up Irish dance, Suffolk sheep, a miniature Scottish Highland cow, Jerry the Mime, virtual scavenger hunt, and more. New this year: live concerts with drinks (add-on tickets). Limited seating—click here for tickets!

Highlanders Pub Crawl
Join the Highlanders Pipes and Drums Band parading through downtown bars and pubs. Starts at Puckett’s for registration, then Mellow Mushroom, Mayan Kitchen, Big River, Sing it or Wing it, Hair of the Dog, and Leaping Leprechaun. Masks required; social distancing encouraged.

The Signal | Wednesday on Wheels
Nothing beats a Roller Disco with DJ Dutty Laundry on St. Patrick's Day! Skate with friends March 17, 7-10 p.m. No skates? Moonlight Roller Skate Shop pop-up offers rentals for $5. Limited admission—get tickets here. Masks required.

Shamrocks & Shenanigans Virtual 4-Mile Walk/Run
Join global runners in this virtual race. Register online, choose your spot, run or walk at your pace (March 1-31, 2021). Receive a finisher medal, Tyvek bib, and t-shirt!

St. Patrick's Day Cocktails | Online Class
Stay home with The Chattery. Kaleena Goldsworthy from The Bitter Bottle teaches three themed cocktails. Optional $30 kit for two (includes supplies). Click here to register!

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