What to Do in Tulsa on St. Patrick's Day

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It's no secret that Tulsa knows how to party on St. Pat's. We have two of the largest St. Pat's celebrations in the state - one in the Blue Dome District downtown and the other not far away on Cherry Street - not to mention a host of other parties happening around town.

With the multitude of party destinations and green beer taps in the T-Town area, it's not hard to get confuzzled about where to go to make the most of your one-day pass with the luck of the Irish. See below for where to go for St. Pat's this year.

And remember, T-Town - remember to drink responsibly. And locally.

Irish Paws
When: Saturday, March 13, 10:30am-12:30pm
Where: Hicks Park, 3443 S. Mingo Road
Bring your canine companion to Hicks Park and find out if your dog has the luck o' the Irish - setter, that is. Join the folks at Hicks for a morning of fun & canine cavorting. Cost is free.

St. Pawtrick's Day Yappy Hour
When: Saturday, March 13, 2-4pm
Where: The Dog Dish, 6502 E. 51st Street in The Farm Shopping Center
Take a bite out of the canine buffet, human refreshments and a special discount available only during yappy hour.

Momma's Saturday Book Club: Too Many Leprechauns
When: Saturday, March 13, 11:30am
Where: Joe Momma's downtown, 112 S. Elgin Ave.
On St. Patrick's Day, leprechauns are lucky. But on every other day of the year, they make for noisy neighbors, and they're turning the entire town of Dingle upside down. Join the Saturday Book Club for a morning of family fun with balloon animals, fun crafts and several door prizes. See you there.

Flogging Molly
When: Monday, March 15, doors at 6pm, show at 7pm
Where: Cain's Ballroom, 423 N. Main Street
It's hard not to Irish in your bones when rocking out to some Flogging Molly. Architects and Synthetic Elements open. Tickets are $29.


St. Patrick's Day Run
When: March 13; 8:30am for Fun Run, 9:15 for the 5K
Where: In Brookside at 43rd Street
Kick off the running season with the 28th Annual St. Patrick's 5K Run. This race will attract more than 2,000 runners and about 80 Special Olympics Oklahoma Athletes. All proceeds will benefit Special Olympics Oklahoma and the Tulsa Running Club. Registration is $20. Just be sure to sweat green.


Irish Heritage Series
When: Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, March 15th, 16th and 17th
Where: Centennial Park and Central Senior Center, 1028 E. 6th St.
Join in on the 4th annual Irish Heritage Series. Get cooking on the 15th, 5:30pm-6:00pm. Sing Along & Stories 15th, 6:00pm-7:00pm. Intro to Irish Dance on the 16th, 5:30pm-6:00pm. History of Symbols & Famous Gaelic Sayings 16th, 6:00pm-7:00pm. Ceili on St. Paddy's Day, 6:30pm-8:00pm. After the Ceili, stick around to see a performance by the Kristin Butke School of Irish Dancing. Pre-Registration required - call (918) 596-1455. All ages are welcome. Cost is $25.00.

The Truth About Saint Patrick and an Island Without Snakes
When: March 17, 11am; 1pm
Where: Tulsa Zoo, 5701 E. 36th Street North at the Jumpin' Jiminy "Fun Zone"
Learn the legendary tale of the famous St. Patrick and how he rid Ireland of snakes. Legend or not, Ireland still remains snake-free. Enjoy light refreshments, a keeper chat about snakes and find out whether the Irish are truly lucky or not to be without our slithery friends.

St. Pat's Party at Arnie's

When: Wednesday, March 17, Starting at noon (Yes, noon)

Where: Arnie's Bar, 318 E. Second Street

You haven't celebrated St. Patrick's Day in Tulsa until you've celebrated at Arnie's, one of Tulsa's most cherished Irish bars. Show up at noon for this 54th annual celebration if you like to get started early and stay until the bands strike up at 5pm. Grab some Irish Stew from the Blue Dome Diner, hot dogs from The Dog House and/or some pizza from Joe Momma's, all available at Arnie's for the big party. Live music includes tunes from Fiddlers of the Apocolypse, Cairde na Gael and Larkin. Door proceeds benefit Iron Gate.

St. Patrick's Day Concert with Kilkenny Road

When: Wednesday, March 17, 6pm

Where: Price Tower Arts Center, 510 Dewey Avenue in Bartlesville

Join the Price Tower folks for Celtic entertainment in the museum, housed in the only skyscraper by architect Frank Lloyd Wright. Cash bar with festive drinks (if that's not the most polite way to say green beer possible, you can slap my grandma) and appetizers will be available. Cost is $5, or free for PTAC members.

New Talk KRMG's St. Patrick's Day Party
When: Wednesday, March 17, 4:30-6pm
Where: Dirty's Tavern, 325 E. Second Street
Looking for the ultimate way to get the party started on the 17th? Join News Talk KRMG and TYPros (Tulsa's Young Professionals) for a free beer at Dirty's. Simply text the word "BEER" to 95920 and the first beer of the holiday is on the house.


Kilkenny's St. Pat's Street Party
When: Wednesday, March 17, Starting at 4pm
Where: Kilkenny's Irish Pub, 1413 E. 15th (Cherry) Street
Arrive on Cherry Street to find the road blocked, tents up and a pint of Guinness in every hand. Check out the live music, food specials and other vendors outside, too.

St. Patrick's Day Dinner at The Local Table
When: Wednesday, March 17, 6:30pm
Where: The Local Table, 4329 S. Peoria Ave.
It's time again for the St. Pat's Irish Whiskey and Beer Dinner at TLT. First course is Irish Brown Bread with house-cured salmon and mustard sauce; to drink is Powers Irish and Smithwick's Irish Ale. Second course is Corned Beef and Cabbage with creamed horseradish and Irish Soda Bread; to drink is Tullarmore Dew Irish and Murphy's Irish Red. Entree is Irish Stew with mini walnut soda breads; to drink is Red Breast Irish and Guinness Irish Draught. Irish Cream Chocolate Mousse Cake is for dessert. Cost is $40. No, really, just $40.

St. Patty's Day Unibroue Beer Dinner at The Melting Pot
When: 6-9pm
Where: The Melting Pot, Riverwalk Crossing in Jenks
Four courses, five beers, $50 per person. Better call now - seating is limited. The number is (918) 299-8000.

St. Paddy's at The Canebrake
When: Wednesday, March 17, 7-10pm
Where: The Canebrake, 33241 E. 732nd Road in Wagoner
Get great Irish music from the Crossroads Celtic Trio from 7-10 p.m. (no cover) and an awesome menu: Corned beef boxty cakes topped with fried oysters, smoked pork knuckle and cabbage stew, grilled Rueben with house sauerkraut and tarragon-rubbed roasted lamb chops with house mint jelly and fried potatoes. Look for beer and drink specials, too. Mmm.

St. Paddy's Party with Enso and The Electric Circus
When: Wednesday, March 17, 9pm
Where: Enso, 104 S. Detroit Ave., and Electric Circus, 222 E. First Street
Celebrate St. Paddy's day with the biggest electro dance party in town. Check out Steve Cluck and DJ Dilation, and for no cover. You gotta be wearing green to get in the door, though.


C.J. Maloney's
When: Wednesday, March 17, 6-9pm
Where: 1849 South Aspen Avenue in Broken Arrow
The mascot at C.J.'s isn't a leprechaun for nothin'. Look for drink specials all day long and special guests Poor Paddy as they perform your favorite Irish tunes starting at sundown. Then keep the party alive all night with the fantastic Smunty Voje.

McNellie's St. Pat's Party

Every year First Street closes and the tents go up. When should you show up for the Guinness-doused fun? When the official McNellie's countdown to St. Patrick's Day is about to hit zero, that's when.

Pickles Pub St. Pat's Party
Those of you in southtown down have to hit downtown on St. Pat's to have a good time. Get to Pickles at 4902 S. Sheridan Road for a party and the Anderson Pipe and Drum Band. They'll be live from 6:30-10pm. 

St. Paddy's Day Celebration in Downtown Claremore

Join Claremore Main Street for Celtic music, bangers & Mash (a full Irish meal featuring sausage and mashed potatoes, dessert & drink), sidewalk parade and face painting. Lunch is $5.