Poconos St. Patrick's Day Celebrations for All

1. Attend a St. Patrick's Day Parade

Two shamrock-filled parades will be happening in the Poconos this year! Milford's St. Patrick's Day Parade will take place on Sunday, March 16, 2025, kicking off at 2 p.m. at the corner of Ann Street and 5th Street. Last year's inaugural parade included prizes for best Irish spirit, best original design, and best decorated float! Head to the Jive Bar & Lounge for a Catherine Street St. Paddy's Day Block Party starting at noon before the parade.

The Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade in downtown Stroudsburg will step off at 1:15 p.m. on Sunday, March 23, 2025 in front of Stroudsburg High School on Main Street. Hosted by the Pocono Irish American Club, the popular procession has brought thousands into town to enjoy the marching bands, bagpipers, leprechauns and local businesses as they wind their way to Crystal Street in East Stroudsburg. Watch the parade live on the 23rd on Pocono Television Network!

Stroudsburg's Siamsa Irish Pub is like a piece of Ireland transported to the heart of the Poconos. Enjoy the authentic decor as you sip a pint of Guinness or savor a full meal. The menu is full of hearty traditional favorites like bangers and mash, fish and chips, corned beef and cabbage, and shepherd's pie.

2. Discover Hibernian Heritage in Jim Thorpe

A visit to beautiful Jim Thorpe might just be the next best thing to a visit to Dublin. The winding, old world streets are home to modern shops and eateries, and there's a strong Irish heritage to discover. When the borough was first founded in the early nineteenth century, many Irish immigrants helped build the town and worked in the nearby anthracite coal mines. Some, like James Dolon, rose to prominent positions and built beautiful homes like the The Dolon House, now a bed and breakfast.

Life was a struggle for many early Irish arrivals in Jim Thorpe, then known as Mauch Chunk. A controversial and notorious court trial in the 1870s condemned a group of miners known as the Molly Maguires; their history is memorialized in the Old Jail Museum, open for tours throughout the warmer months. Sign up for the free mobile Pocono History and Art Trail to learn more or watch the St. Patrick's Day segment below from Pocono Television!

When it's time to eat after a day exploring Jim Thorpe and the surrounding Lehigh Gorge, look no further than Molly Maguires Pub and Steakhouse, located on the first floor of Hotel Switzerland. The Behan family from Dublin, Ireland has run this neighborhood pub for over two decades. Enjoy a meal or drink specials like Murphy's Irish Stout, Smithwicks Irish Ale or a Baileys Irish Martini.

3. Feast on Delicious Irish Fare

Pair your favorite Irish foods with great live music performances at farm-to-table restaurants in Hawley! Enjoy Gaelic dishes and specials during the St. Patrick's Day Celebration at The Settlers Inn as you listen to tunes from the Blarney Boys. Head to The Dock on Wallenpaupack for St. Patrick's Day at the Dock with a view of Lake Wallenpaupack and music from Jeremy Burke.

Wallenpaupack Brewing Company has an exciting Emerald Isle weekend coming up, starting with a St. Patrick's Day Celebration at the Brewery on Saturday with Irish-inspired food and games and followed by St. Patrick's Brewpub Bingo on Sunday, with a prize for the greenest guest.

St. Patrick's Day in the Poconos

Plan an early spring escape this St. Paddy’s Day to enjoy the Irish festivities and the fresh air in the Poconos. Check out more things to do throughout the region, browse our restaurants and dining, and find great places to stay.

Slán go foill and Happy St. Patrick’s Day from the Pocono Mountains!