The Green Machine Returns

You don’t have to be Irish to appreciate a gorgeous green shamrock, or imbibe a green beer or a hearty meal of corned beef and cabbage. On the day when everyone pretends to be a little Irish, why not join in the fun with the rest of Wichita while you play the day away! 

Delano Paddy Day Parade

It wouldn’t be St. Patrick’s Day without the show-stopping Paddy Day Parade in the historic Delano district on March 15. With food trucks and the street party beginning at 10 a.m., the parade beginning at noon, and individual celebrations by Delano, this all-day event is a must-attend for the whole family. With live music, kids’ and teen zones, food and booze trucks and an amazing parade, Delano hosts the emerald jewel in the weekend’s celebrations. Douglas Avenue will be closed through most of the day, so plan accordingly, and as always, drink responsibly. Visit the link for more information: delanopaddydayparade.com.

St. Patrick’s Day 5K

Green it up at the St. Patrick’s 5K Run/Walk. This annual event is a popular attraction for the whole family! Join the fun at the 15th annual Wichita St. Patrick’s Day 5K taking place on Sunday, March 16. With participation options for adults and adults, this event is perfect for both professional and amateur runners. According to the event website, this race will be chip timed, and awards will be given to the top three contenders in each group, with all participants receiving a custom event shirt and finishers’ medal. The regular 5K begins at 8 a.m., the kids’ fun run begins at 9 a.m., and the virtual 5K takes place all day. Follow the link for location, ticket and registration info: 

wichitarunningcompany.com/st-pats-5k.

Official Lucky’s St. Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl

Join in on the Official Lucky’s St. Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl! Taking place on March 15 from 4 p.m. to midnight, this crawl promises to be a good time with a day full of “green drinks, shamrocks, and epic, bar-hopping fun.” Amateur Irish enthusiasts will get plenty of opportunity to “crawl” around Wichita and support local bars while decked out in their best green. Find more info about this fun event here: crawlwith.us/wichita/stpattys.

Shamrock Scramble (Day 2 Only)

This popular yearly event has already sold out of their Day 1 tickets, so they’re adding a second day this year. Enthusiasts of every level are ready to celebrate St. Paddy’s with a little golf at Auburn Hills with the Shamrock Scramble Golf Tournament. Entry fee includes all the essentials for a perfect day of golfing: green fees, cart, range ball, a special tee gift for every player, lunch, prizes, and of course, plenty of green beer. Called “one of the most popular events of the season,” this tournament is a must-attend. Follow the link for registration information: wichita.gov/1536/Tournament-Schedule.