St. Patrick’s Day is fast approaching, falling on Monday, March 17. From attending Toronto’s St. Paddy’s Day Parade to finding a watering hole to drink green beer at, there’s no shortage of events and activities going on in the city to celebrate at.
Here’s some of the best things to do this St. Patrick’s Day in Toronto:
1. Toronto’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Toronto’s iconic St. Patrick’s Day parade is an annual tradition, which will take place this year on Sunday, March 16. The parade begins at noon at the corner of St. George and Bloor St West, and is completely free to attend! See the full parade route on their website here.
When: March 16, 2025
Where: See the parade route here
2. Guinness SPD
Canada’s largest St. Patrick’s Day party is returning to Rebel on March 15, so grab your best green outfit and embrace your Irish spirit! Guinness SPD will have two floors of interactive games, a huge lakeside beer garden, live entertainment, dancing, and endless pints of Guinness.
When: March 15, 2025 from 2 – 8:30 p.m.
Where: Rebel Entertainment Venue – 11 Polson Street, Toronto
3. King West St. Patrick’s Day Club Crawl Party
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in style with a high-energy club crawl! The King West St. Patrick’s Day Club Crawl Party takes you to four top venues in one night, including Ruby Soho, Isabelle’s Toronto, 44 Toronto, and Century.
When: March 14, 2025 at 8 p.m.
Where: Multiple venues
4. St. Paddy’s Day Party at Belfast Love
You can count on King West’s beloved Irish pub Belfast Love to host a good St. Patrick’s Day bash! As always, the Guinness and Jameson will be flowing, along with some festive entertainment including live music, DJ programming and swag giveaways. Their St. Paddy’s Day Party will be on Saturday March 15.
When: March 15, 2025 starting at 12 p.m.
Where: 548 King Street West, Toronto
5. Hermitage Green
Catch a live show by Hermitage Green, an Irish band hailing from Limerick, Ireland known for their mesmerizing live performances. Their distinctive blend of instruments — including the bodhrán, djembe, rhythmic guitar, and banjo — sets them apart as a unique force in Irish music. Catch them live in Toronto alongside special guests Elaine Ryan and The Fógues on March 14.
When: March 14, 2025 at 8 p.m.
Where: TD Music Hall – 178 Victoria Street, Toronto
6. The Pint St. Patrick’s Day Weekend
Pay a visit to The Pint all St. Patrick’s weekend long from March 15 – 17, who will have drink specials, live music, and tons of festive fun going on including $8 Guinness and $6 Jameson shots.
When: March 15 – 17, 2025
Where: 277 Front Street West, Toronto
7. St. Patrick’s Day Run
The annual St. Patrick’s Day Run returns for its 25th year in support of Achilles Canada, taking place at Evergreen Brick Works on Sunday, March 16. Participate in a 10k, 5k, or 1k Kid Run scenic run along Bayview Extension and Rosedale Valley Road.
When: March 16, 2025
Where: Evergreen Brick Works – 550 Bayview Avenue, Toronto