photo courtesy of The Shamrock Run

Catskill towns are preparing to get festive for St. Patrick's Day. There are many ways to celebrate this Irish tradition and not all of them include Guinness (just a few). One of the best parades in upstate NY is found in the Ulster County town of Kingston. Strickland Hollow in Delaware County is offering two cooking classes in the Cuisine of Ireland. What better way to celebrate than to create your own feast? There is live music in Otsego County and a pre fixe Irish feast in Sullivan County. The adventures are out there! 

Find a few great option listed below: 

Ulster County

St. Patrick's Day Parade and Shamrock Run
Kingston, NY 
March 12th, 1pm

Known as the Best St. Patrick's Day Parade in the Hudson Valley, this very special St. Patrick's Day Parade has a Grand Marshall, Irish Princess, Bearer of St. Patrick and two Mayors. This will be an exciting spectacle as the parade participants are competing for Best Band, Best Float, Original Irish Spirit and more. The two mile run begins immediately prior to the St. Patrick's Day Parade, offering a fun festive run to welcome the parade.

St. Patricks Day Movie Screening for Kids
Woodstock, NY
March 17th, 4pm-6pm

A fun event for kids to get in the spirit of St. Patricks Day by watching a movie and making a take home craft.

Sullivan County

St. Patrick's Day Parade
March 18th at 1pm
Jeffersonville, NY

Come celebrate Irish heritage with the town of Jeffersonville and enter for a chance to win 2 Bethel Woods Season passes Rain, snow or shine!

St. Patrick's Day Feast 
March 17th and 16th 5pm
Bethel, NY

A very special pre-show, plated dinner experience in honor of St. Patricks Day. The Dinner features 3 beloved courses from across the pond and includes a complimentary glass of Guinness beer. 

Otsego County

Live Music at the Red Shed
Doomsday Mechanics
March 17th from 6pm-8pm
Cooperstown, NY

Celebrate St. Patricks Day with live music at the Red Shed. Doomsday Mechanics is an alternative rock 'n roll band, ready to celebrate the day 1 of St. Patrick's Day weekend with you.

St. Patrick's Day Celebration at B Side Ballroom and Supper Club
March 17th beginning 6pm 
Oneonta, NY

Come to the B Side Ballroom for the classic Irish meal, corned beef and cabbage! Enjoy with Guiness or with specialty cocktails. 

Delaware County

St. Platty's Day
March 18th All Day
Roxbury, NY

Celebrate St. Patricks Day while skiing, snowboarding or tubing with your family. There will be St. Patrick Day activities the entire day with special food and drink and live music, The McGroovin' Duo, starting at 3pm. 

Cuisine of Ireland Cooking Class
March 17th and 18th at 6pm
Delhi, NY

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day by learning how to make Irish cuisine! A fun way to learn and cook with friends, sign up ahead of time as space is limited.