A guide to St. Patrick’s Day 2025 in the Capital Region
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Editor’s note: This article has been updated to reflect the schedule change for the Wearin’ of the Green St. Patrick’s Day Parade and other events, following a March 12 report by WBRZ. We will continue updating this story as more announcements are made.
St. Patrick’s Day is upon us. And if you’re looking to turn up and turn out, Baton Rouge has you covered.
Some of the major celebrations will take place this Sunday, March 16—moving from their originally scheduled times due to inclement weather. Other events, like Earlapalooza, are sticking with their Saturday date. So take your pick (adjust your calendars) and get your green on.
And for a deep dive into Baton Rouge’s St. Patrick’s Day traditions, check out 225‘s full 2024 cover story on The Wearin’ of the Green St. Patrick’s Day Parade here.
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The main event
The Wearin’ of the Green St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Starting at Hundred Oaks Boulevard and South Acadian Thruway and rolling through the Garden District and Perkins Road Overpass neighborhoods
Come catch some throws at one of Baton Rouge’s biggest events of the year. The 40th annual Wearin’ of the Green St. Patrick’s Day Parade, held this Sunday, March 16, will feature floats, bands and dance troupes—plus, there will be loads of parties along the route.
The parade starts at noon at the Catholic Life Center at Hundred Oaks Boulevard and South Acadian Thruway and turns onto South Eugene Street. Then, it will continue onto Terrace Avenue and turn left onto Perkins Road. The parade will end at the intersection of Perkins Road and South Acadian Thruway. Most of the route rolls through neighborhoods and in front of private residences, but areas around the Perkins Road Overpass and Catholic Life Center have ample public space to set up. Most areas are standing room only, however there is often room near the Catholic Life Center and BREC’s City Park for paradegoers to bring their own fold-up chairs
WBRZ will also broadcast the festivities live starting at 11:30 a.m. for those who can’t make it out to the route. WBRZ+ will feature replays available in the following days. Find more information here.
Pre- and post-parade events
Earlapalooza 2025
3753 Perkins Road, Suite E
Head to Uncle Earl’s for its 5th Annual Earlapalooza parade after-party on Saturday, March 15. This year’s live music festival will feature performances by Sean Kingston, Parmalee, The Chase Tyler Band and Category 6. Tickets are available for ages 21 and up and cost $75 to $200. The event will now kickoff at 2 p.m. on Saturday, and Uncle Earl’s will be open on Sunday, March 16, for parade-day festivities. Check out the bar’s Instagram at @uncleearls for updates on the lineup and other details.
Lucky’s St. Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl
Starting at 860 Saint Louis St.
Venture outside the parade route for a bar crawl downtown this Saturday, March 15. Start the crawl at George’s Place on Saint Louis Street at 4 p.m., then make your way to Brickyard South, Dark 30 Wine & Craft Cocktail Bar, and Somewhere Neighborhood Bar to partake in fun specials and a few complimentary drinks. At 10 p.m., head back to Brickyard South for an after-party. Tickets are $20 to $25 and can be purchased online. Find more information here.
Wearin’ of the Green Shamrock Run
3129 Perkins Road
Runners can participate in a 5K beginning and ending at Moreau Physical Therapy on Perkins Road, also starting at noon on Sunday, March 16. Come in your best green to cheer or run along the parade route. Sign-up for the run closes the day before the event, so be sure to add your name before it’s too late. Find more information here.
Luna St. Patty’s Sunday Fun Day
3109 Perkins Road
Luna Cocina will host DJs and dance bands Twinsick, Rachii and Doc’s Dirty Laundry at its all-day party, running from 8 a.m.–8 p.m. this Sunday, March 16. General admission tickets grant partygoers full access to Luna’s downstairs space, including the bar, a food line and restrooms. VIP ticket holders will receive complimentary food and drinks, plus rooftop views of the parade below. Tickets can be purchased with cash at Luna Cocina and cost $40 for general admission and $200 for VIP. Check out Luna’s Instagram at @lunacocinabr for updates.
Ivar’s St. Patrick’s Day Extravaganza 2025
2954 Perkins Road
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at one of the Perkins Road Overpass District’s O.G. spots with green beer and free Jell-O shots starting at 9 a.m. on Sunday, March 16. Ivar’s Sports Bar and Grill will also host live music by Pants Party, One Wants, Lauren Lee Band and Geaux DJ. Tickets are available for ages 21 and up for $35 and can be purchased online and at the door. Find more information here.
St. Patrick’s Day Block Party
2904 Perkins Road
The Overpass Merchant opens at 8 a.m. this Sunday, March 16, for anyone looking for green beer or a frozen Irish mule from its indoor and outdoor bars. Or grab a hot Merch burger after the parade and hang out on the route. Lady DeeJay will be spinning tracks. Find more information here.
St. Patrick’z Day Party
2943 Perkins Road
Zee Zee’s Kitchen + Cocktails will be slinging Superior Grill margaritas from two full-service bars and grilling burgers outside at its parade-day party this Sunday, March 16. The event begins at 9 a.m. and is open to those ages 21 and up. DJ Scotty Brajj, DJ Klitz and DJ Velmar are slated to perform. Find more information here.
Drunk & Lucky at O’Haras
136 Third St.
Belly up to crawfish, car bombs, green beer and Jameson this Sunday, March 16, at O’Haras Irish Pub, which opened in the former Happy’s Irish Pub spot quietly last year. The party begins at 1 p.m. and is free to attend for those ages 21 and up. Find more information here.
Road closures
Perkins Road will be closed to traffic in both directions from Terrace Avenue to South Acadian Thruway. It is expected to close from 11 a.m. through the end of the parade.
Acadian Thruway from Bawell to Broussard; Hundred Oaks Boulevard; South Eugene Street; and Terrace Avenue typically close ahead of the parade and will reopen after the parade passes.
The parade stages near Glenmore Avenue and Hundred Oaks Boulevard. There will be limited vehicle access and the streets will eventually close ahead of the parade.
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