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Whether you’re coming for the parade, the Irish spirit, the green beer, or a little bit of everything, downtown Albany is the place to be this Saturday, March 14. The Albany St. Patrick's Day Parade steps off at 2:00 PM at Lexington and Central Avenue and makes its way to State and Green Streets with festivities along the route and throughout Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ. Scroll down for everything you need to know about Parade Day events, activities, specials, and more happening in our District.

How it works

1. Visit a participating business on Parade Day.

2. Find a Four-Leaf Coaster.

3. Flip it over. Each coaster has a unique number tied to that location.

4. Scan the QR code and submit your information along with the unique number.

5. The winner will be announced and contacted on Tuesday, March 17 (St. Patrick's Day)
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One submission per location. Each additional business you visit and submit will earn youÌý10 extra entries,Ìýmeaning more chances to win.

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*No purchase necessary to enter the drawing.Ìý

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The grand prize

A pair of tickets to see Jim Gaffigan courtesy of MVP Arena!

• Location: MVP ArenaÌýI 51 S Pearl St
• Date: Wednesday, April 8
• Time: 7:00 PM

Huge thanks to MVP Arena for supporting the Four-Leaf Coaster Scavenger Hunt and helping bring a little extra fun to Parade Day in downtown Albany.

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Participating businesses

*Businesses with stars are offering additional Parade Day events, activities, or extended hours!

• Cafe Capriccio I 49 Grand St

• City Beer Hall I 42 Howard St*

• Dawn’s Victory Sports Café I 10 Sheridan Ave*

• Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Nutrition I 27 N Pearl St

• dp: An American Brasserie I 25 Chapel St

• Hill Street Cafe I 180 Madison Ave

• Jack's Oyster House I 60ÌýState St*

• Loch & Quay I 414 Broadway*

• McGeary’s Irish Pub I 4 Clinton Square*

• Ophelia’s on Broadway I 388 Broadway*

• RiiLaxx Tavern I 4 Sheridan Ave

• The Excelsior Pub I 54 Philip St

• The Hollow Bar + Kitchen I 79 N Pearl St*

• The Olde English Pub & Pantry I 683 Broadway

• The Skinny Pancake I 1 Steuben St

• The Yard: Hatchet House & Bar I 16 Sheridan Ave*

• Viva Empanadas I 90 N Pearl St

• °Â±ð±ô±ô¾±²Ô²µ³Ù´Ç²Ô’s I 144 State St

• Yonos I 25 Chapel St

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Parade Day Events and Activities Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ

Here’s what else is happening around Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ on Saturday, March 14 (plus a few St. Patrick’s Day extras):

Dawn’s Victory Sports CaféÌý

Parade Day (March 14):Ìý

• Open at 11:00 AMÌý
• CelebratingÌý11 yearsÌýat The VictoryÌý
• St. Patrick’s Day menu available all dayÌý

St. Patrick’s Day (March 17):Ìý

• Open at 11:30 AMÌý
• St. Patrick’s Day menu available all day & nightÌý
• Takeout availableÌý

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Jack's Oyster House I 60 State Place*

*This event has moved to 60 State Place.

Parade Day (March 14):

• Hearty Irish Buffet ($35)
  Corned beef & cabbage, shepherd’s pie, assorted sweets, and more to fuel a full day of celebratingÌý

• Guests 21+ receive their first Guinness free to kick off Parade Day rightÌý

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Loch & QuayÌý

• Open untilÌý7:00 PMÌýon Parade DayÌý

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McGeary’s Irish PubÌý

Parade Day (March 14):Ìý

• Open atÌý10:00 AMÌý
• Outside tent & partyÌý
• Live band fromÌý12:00 PM – 4:00 PMÌý
• Cover charge appliesÌý

St. Patrick’s Day (March 17):Ìý

• Live band at lunch & dinnerÌý
• Bagpipers in and out throughout the dayÌý
• Jameson giveaways fromÌý6:00 PM – 8:00 PMÌý
• Food specialsÌý
• No coverÌý

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Ophelia’s on BroadwayÌý

Parade Day (March 14):Ìý

• DJ Spike Right & Ginger GeezusÌý
  3:00 PM – 7:00 PMÌý
  After the parade, keep the party going.Ìý

• The E-Block featuring Ky McClinton BandÌý
  8:00 PM – 11:00 PMÌý
  Tickets: $15Ìý

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The City Beer Hall

Parade Day (March 14):

• Food specials: Corned beef sandwich, bangers and mash, Irish soda bread with sweet Guinness dipping sauce
• Drink specials: Tullamore D.E.W. Sours, Irish Coffee, Beer Hall Bombs

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The Hollow Bar + Kitchen

Kegs + Eggs the Responsible Return 2026: A safer, smarter, sunnier spin on the classic Parade Day tradition.

• Brunch Buffet ($29/person)
  • 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM
  • Includes frittata, waffles, French toast sticks, home fries, bacon, sausage, and a pint of green beer
• Includes free entry to the Road Soda Pop performance at 3:00 PM
• Purchase brunch tickets:

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The Yard Hatchet House & BarÌý

All Day on March 14:Ìý

• $5 Green BeerÌý
• $20 Beer Buckets ($5 beers; excludes green beer)Ìý
• $12 Corned Beef SliderÌý

St Patrick's Day Parade Information

Get ready for the main event! The Albany St. Patrick's Day Parade steps off at 2:00 PM at Lexington and Central Avenue and makes its way to State and Green Streets with festivities along the route and throughout Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ. Visit Ìýfor details.