St.-Patrick's-Day

The 2024 St. Patrick's Day Parade is scheduled for a 12pm start. The parade route will begin at the corner of Arizona and Granite, it will proceed west on Granite Street to Montana, head south on Montana to Park St., and then finally go east on Park St. towards Arizona where the parade will commence.

Butte, Montana has a rich history of immigrants, which has resulted in the small Montana city being one of the most Irish in America.

St. Patrick's Day is almost here and with it falling on a Sunday, you can bet that the revelry here in the Mining City will start well before the Sabbath. Are you looking for a place to tip back a pint or two before heading into the madness near Park and Main? Or are you going straight for the Uptown? Here are a couple of places Uptown you should consider checking out.

Corned Beef and Cabbage. It's just not St. Patrick's Day in Butte without a heaping helping of this hearty Irish delicacy. Traditionally served with carrots and boiled potatoes, there are several establishments that will be serving the dish this year and here are a few that we think stand out.

Whether you're a reveler or a runner, there's going to be something for you to do over St. Patrick's Day weekend here in Butte, America. Not that there's ever a lack of activity in or around March 17, here is a look at some of the things you need to know about heading into the big holiday.

This year, St. Patrick's Day falls on a Sunday which, in many cities, would mean celebrations may be more subdued than in other years. By Butte standards, it effectively means that Sunday will be treated like a Saturday, and we will count the sick day we're using Monday to create a Butte-Irish Three-Day Weekend. So, it may be a little crazy, especially uptown. Butte loves a good party. But a good party does not mean you can be an ungracious guest, so if you're on your way, here are a few tips to help you enjoy your St. Patrick's Day in Butte, America.

The Pipe and Drum Band of the Edmonton Police Service is coming back to Butte for St. Patrick's Day celebrations. Since the 1980s their family-friendly performances have become synonymous with St. Patrick's Day in Butte and their whirlwind three-day Mining City tour schedule is up for this weekend's events.

If you're not much of a baker or just don't have the time, where do you get your ready to eat Blarney Stones? Town Talk and Great Harvest Bakery are always great choices and I even saw that Western Meat and Sausage Block is selling packages of 6 Blarney Stones from 406 Bistro. Who else makes Blarney Stones here in town? Who makes the best?

Montana has a rich Irish heritage. So it shouldn't come as a surprise that one of the best Irish Pubs in America is in Montana.

This St. Patrick's Day, Butte Cares is putting on a color run at 3pm at Stodden Park. In addition to being family-friendly and substance-free, the event is perfect for all ages and abilities. There will be a one-mile fun run and also a 5-kilometer run with both courses with park boundaries and both featuring many "color stations" where participants will be sprinkled with bright powder. There will be food, music and many events being hosted by students.