St. Patrick’s Day Festivities in Destin, Florida

Annual 30A St. Patrick’s Parade and Festival 

This parade began years ago with a few golf carts and walkers and has become an anticipated annual tradition that’s grown into a fun coastal parade and celebration of all things Irish.The Annual 30A St. Patrick’s Parade and Festival will begin at 2 p.m. on Scenic Highway 30A west of Grayton Beach in Blue Mountain Beach. The line-up of fun, festival floats will parade by Newman-Dailey properties including Sanctuary at Redfish and San Remo before reaching Hwy 393 and turning right at Shunk Gulley Oyster Bar and ending for an Irish Festival at Arnett’s Gulfside Farm and Stables with the band the O’Mericans and The Drake School of Irish Dance beginning at 3 p.m. Afternoon schedule is as follows:   

2 p.m. - Parade
3 p.m - Color Guard and opening ceremonies + National Anthem by REDD
3:30 p.m. -  Drake School Irish Dance
4:15 p.m. - O’Mericans Celtic Band 
4:45 p.m. – Bests! Best Dressed Pet, Best Redhead (Girl), Best Pirate (Boys) 
5 p.m. - O’Mericans Celtic Band
5:30 p.m. - Best in Parade Award + Irish Land Plot Drawing

Festivities also will include face-painting, inflatable slides, kid’s activities and plenty of food and green beer. Arnett’s Gulfside Trail Rides is at 613 South County Hwy. 393 in Santa Rosa Beach. Address:  613 S County Hwy 393, Santa Rosa Beach, FL

Sandestin St. Patty’s Paint the Village Green

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with the whole family 6-9 p.m. at the Village of Baytowne Wharf at Sandestin in Miramar Beach. Enjoy live music at the Events Plaza beginning at 6 p.m. followed by Irish dancing performed by The Drake School of Irish Dance at 7 PM Entertainment continues 8-9 p.m. Address: 9300 Baytowne Wharf Blvd, Miramar Beach, FL  

Destin St. Patrick’s Day Street Fair

The St. Patrick's Day Street Fair kicks off at 2 p.m. on Monday, March 17, featuring an Irish dance performance, the lively sounds of strolling bagpipes, kids' crafts, a leprechaun treasure hunt, and fun surprises for lucky adults. Be sure to arrive early—before the fair officially begins, the talented dancers from Carpenter Academy of Irish Dance will take the stage for a special performance from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Later in the day, the party continues with the St. Paddy's DJ Dance Party from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. DJ DOC ROC will be spinning festive beats on the main stage, keeping the crowd moving well into the evening.  

Destin McGuire’s St. Patrick’s Day Extravaganza

McGuire’s Irish Pub in Destin is home to the Gulf Coast’s largest St. Patrick’s Day celebration. On Sunday, March 16, the pub will be packed with Irish spirit, featuring live entertainment, bagpipes, Irish Wakes, green beer, and all your favorite festivities. The event features live music across multiple stages, with everything from traditional Irish tunes to high-energy rock and DJ sets, keeping the party going well into the night. The celebration continues on Monday, March 17, with Stormfolk taking the stage and keeping the festivities alive for an epic St. Patrick’s Day party complemented by green beers, great food, and the spirit of the Irish.  Address: 33 US-98, Destin, FL

Fort Walton Beach Leprechaun Run

On Saturday, the Lucky Leprechaun 5K/10K Run/Walk kicks off at 8 a.m. in downtown Fort Walton Beach. The Annual Lucky Leprechaun run sponsored by the Northwest Florida Track Club and Run With It, and proceeds from the race go to Ronald McDonald House in Pensacola and toward a rubber track for Fort Walton Beach High School. There will also be a Lil’ Leprechaun 1-mile run for kids at 9 a.m. And a post-race party at KC’s Sandbar. Visit http://Runwithitfl.com, call 850-243-1007 or find the run on Facebook by searching Lucky Leprechaun 5k/10k Run/Walk. 

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Still looking for the perfect place to stay in the Destin area for St. Patrick's Day? Explore our South Walton and Destin vacation rentals online near many of the St. Patrick's Day celebrations or call one of our local vacation  specialists at 850-837-1071 to help narrow your search. Don't forget to check our Deals Page to get lucky with extra discounts and savings. 

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Updated 3/11/25