Greater Miami & Miami Beach may be far from Ireland, but it knows a thing or two about having a good time. Whether you’re doing yoga on a yacht, running a holiday half-marathon, joining a St. Patrick’s Day bar crawl in Miami Beach or simply sipping whiskey and eating Shepherd’s pie at an Irish pub, here are our favorite ways to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Miami.

43rd Annual St. Patrick’s Day Festival: March 8

Celebrate your luck a little early this year at the 43rd annual St. Patrick’s Day Festival. Hosted by the South Florida Emerald Society, a nonprofit organization founded over 70 years ago to promote Celtic culture in South Florida, this fun family event will feature rugby and hurling exhibitions, outdoor activities for kids, Irish dancers and traditional Irish food and drink for purchase. There will be live entertainment by U2 tribute band Wide Awake, The Groove Brothers, St. Andrew’s Pipe and Drum Band, and students from the Breffni Academy of Irish Dance. This free festival will run from noon to 6 p.m. at the German American Social Club in Kendale Lakes.

Miami St. Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl: March 15

Can’t decide where to celebrate the luck o’ the Irish this year? Grab your friends and throw on your festive greens. The Miami St. Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl will have you yelling “Happy St. Patrick’s Day” in no time. Your ticket and wristband will get you up to three drinks or shots, themed food and drink specials, three hours of bar-hopping through Miami Beach with hundreds of other partygoers and even an after-party.

John Martin’s St. Patrick's Street Festival: March 15

Head to downtown Coral Gables and you’ll find John Martin’s, a classic Irish pub with a modern-day look and feel. Sit at the bar and order one of the Irish beers on tap or try a new whiskey from one of many bottles lining the glass-and-chrome wall behind the bar. Try a St. Patrick’s Day drink, such as the Shamrock Shake, and order Guinness-glazed meatballs, mini pork osso bucco or Irish whiskey chicken. As is tradition, the 32nd annual John Martin’s St. Patrick's Street Festival will return but with a slight change; it’s one day (Saturday, March 15) instead of two. This year’s edition will feature the U2 cover bands U2-2U and Wide Awake, drinks, food, games and more. The party will start at 2 p.m.

St. Paddy’s Day Lucky Run: March 15

Start the weekend before St. Patrick’s Day with a 5K, 10K or half-marathon at the St. Paddy’s Day Lucky Run and you’ll feel less guilty about all that beer later. Pick one of three starting waves (7:30 a.m., 8 a.m. and 8:30 a.m.), dress like a leprechaun and show up at Playita Key Biscayne, across from the Miami Marine Stadium, ready to walk or run. You’ll get a swag bag with a running tee in advance and a finisher’s towel, medal and certificate of completion when it’s all over. This stress-free event is open to all ages and paces. There are no timing chips, but you can ask one of the race organizers to help you track your time.

St. Patrick's Weekend at Biscayne Bay Brewing: March 15-16

Ring in St. Patrick's Day weekend at Biscayne Bay Brewing Company with festive brews, delicious bites and unbeatable drink specials. This Downtown Miami brewery is embracing the holiday spirit with festive green beer and mini Reubens. In addition to their regular 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. happy hour, they will also be offering specials on classic Irish drinks, including Jameson, Irish car bombs and stouts. Whether you're a craft beer enthusiast or simply looking for a way to celebrate, this event promises great flavors and good times.

Friends toasting with beer — Toast to St. Patrick’s Day at a traditional pub

Irish Restaurants & Pubs to Try

St. Patrick’s Day doesn’t have to be a big event. For some, all you need is an Irish pub, a perfectly poured Guinness and some bangers and mash. This St. Patrick’s Day in Miami, get all of the above at one of the destination’s popular Irish bars or pubs.

The Auld Dubliner: Everything You Need For St. Paddy’s Day

The Auld Dubliner, a family-run pub in Downtown Miami, is a local favorite that serves classic Irish food, beginning with Irish breakfast and moving on to fish and chips, Shepherd’s pie and a special Chelsea burger with Irish bacon and a fried egg. The walls are adorned in Irish knickknacks and memorabilia, giving The Auld Dubliner a lot more character than your traditional Irish bar.

Finnegan’s Way: The Traditional Way To Celebrate

Finnegan’s Way has been pouring pints and Irish whiskey shots for decades in South Beach. This funky, laid-back bar on Ocean Drive also offers outdoor seating for St. Paddy’s Day people-watching and a full menu of bar food, including burgers, wings and pizza.

Finnegan’s Road: Enjoy St. Patrick’s Day With Thousands Of Your Friends

If you prefer to do your St. Paddy’s celebrating along Lincoln Road, pop into Finnegan’s Road. On St. Patrick’s Day, the festivities will pour out onto the iconic pedestrian mall, starting the street party in this section of South Beach with bagpipers and beer and shot specials.

Bryson’s Irish Pub: Party Into The Wee Hours

Located near Miami International Airport in Virginia Gardens, the family-owned Bryson’s Irish Pub will put you in the Irish spirit. Choose from a large selection of beer, whiskey or scotch, then mix it up a little and order Bryson’s Famous Wings, which are deep-fried, covered in dry rub and served with Buffalo, barbecue, teriyaki or garlic Parmesan sauce. The bar keeps pouring until 5 a.m., so like a true Irishman, you can keep the party going until the morning.

Grab a pint at any of Miami's craft breweries to keep the celebrations going.

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