St. Paddy’s in Vegas 2026
Green Beer, VGK Hockey, and My Home Base at NYNY
I’m blasting this out early because a holiday built around adopting drinking beer is upon us, and I’m all in for it. (and getting on a plane to go back home)
St. Patrick’s Day in Vegas is glorious chaos: green lights everywhere, shamrock shots, and crowds that turn the Strip into a leprechaun mosh pit. But if you want real fun without the vomit parade, here’s my 2026 plan.
We’re on the Strip, catching the VGK game on Tuesday the 17th, and killing festivities all week. Home base for St Paddy’s? NYNY.
Why? Because NYNY goes all in with a full-blown St. Patrick’s Day Festival, and my favorite Irish Bar, Nine Fine Irishmen, is the centerpiece.
Monday the 16th – Fremont Street
We’re heading Downtown for the Fremont St. Paddy’s Bash. March 15–17 under the canopy: free outdoor bars, live bands, jig contests, cash prizes, Celtic dancers, green Viva Vision screen, shamrock giveaways, and the firefighter parade on the 17th at 11 a.m. I’ll be there Monday night soaking it in.
I even sent a shout-out on X to Four Queens offering to buy Tim (their CEO) some shots. Guess he’s ducking me. Either way, it’s time to celebrate being part Irish, or just looking for a little luck.
Tuesday the 17th – VGK Game + NYNY Takeover
Game day. VGK vs. Chicago. We’ll be at T-Mobile Arena, then straight back to base for the real party.
NYNY is throwing a massive St. Patrick’s Day Festival March 14–17 (noon daily): the Brooklyn Bridge turns into the “paddy’o” with live music, dancers, bagpipers, carnival games, face painting, circus acts, and nonstop entertainment. Nine Fine Irishmen is the heart of it, it’s an authentic Irish pub (shipped from Ireland, reassembled in Vegas), new patio overlooking the Strip, hearty food (Irish stew, shepherd’s pie, corned beef & cabbage), and strong drinks.
They’re also running specials all week: Corned Beef & Cabbage $28, Reuben Egg Rolls $16, Shamrock Sour $14, and plenty of Guinness pours. Starts early, so grab a spot on the patio for people-watching and the Brooklyn Bridge backdrop. It’s gonna be rowdy.
Around Town Festivities (Quick Hits)
Henderson St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Festival (March 13–15, Water Street Plaza) – 58th annual, free three-day bash: carnival rides, live music, food vendors, parade on March 14 at 10 a.m. Family-friendly daytime, boozy nights.
Fremont Street St. Paddy’s Bash (March 15–17) – Free under canopy: outdoor bars, live bands, jig contests, firefighter parade March 17 at 11 a.m., green Viva Vision screen. Massive crowds, pure Downtown energy.
Rí Rá Irish Pub PaddyFest (March 10–17, Mandalay Place) – Free week-long celebration: live music, dancers, bagpipers, Irish food specials. Authentic pub feel.
Hofbräuhaus Las Vegas (March 17, all day) – Free entry, German-Irish fusion: corned beef, cabbage, green beer, live music. Off-Strip, quirky fun.
The STRAT St. Patrick’s Day (March 17, all day) – Tower lit green, Irish specials, live music at View Lounge. Drink deals (Jameson $8, Guinness $7).
Linq Promenade St. Patrick’s Day (March 17–20) – Free: green High Roller lights, bagpipers, food carts, circus acts, face painting. Chill family vibes.
Pinkbox Doughnuts Specials (March 1–17) – Themed doughnuts (mint buttercream, sour rainbow). Quick sugar hit before the beer.
Pro Tips
Wear green, or Gold if you’re going to the game.
Start early, join in to actually enjoy it.
NYNY is the move for South Strip—close to T-Mobile, massive festival all week, Brooklyn Bridge patio killer for watching madness below.
Rí Rá Irish Pub is another don’t skip.
Full renovated NYNY room review coming next week with all the fun.
St. Paddy’s in Vegas is a blast if you pick your spots. I’m sure I’ll crash a few more places, but Downtown Monday and then back to the Strip for hockey and pints around Nine Fine on Tuesday…. Seems like the best plan for me!
Whatever you choose, raise a glass. sláinte. I’ll be looking for Kilkenny all week.
If you find me, let’s do some shots!!
What’s your St. Paddy’s plan in Vegas this year?
-Jason
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