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St. Patrick’s Day Events in Greenville, SC | Parades, Festivals & Family Fun
St. Patrick’s Day is a lucky day full of rainbows, leprechauns, and silly green fun! 🌈🍀
☘️ St. Patrick’s Day
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🍀 St. Patrick’s Day Parade – Greenville, SC
📍 Location:
Main Street & NOMA Square, Downtown Greenville, SC (along main street)🗓️ When: Saturday before or on March 17
🎉 What It Is:A festive annual celebration that kicks off with a lively parade and continues with an outdoor street festival full of music, food, and family fun.🌟 Highlights: Lively Parade: A colorful procession of bagpipers, Irish dancers, classic cars. Irish Music & Dance ANDPost-Parade Fun: Many local pubs and restaurants host family-friendly activities.
👨👩👧👦 Family Tips: Arrive Early & Bring a Stash of Green: Hats, beads, shirts—avoid the “no green pinch!” situation.
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🎤 Simpsonville Simply Freedom Fest
📍 Location: CCNB Amphitheatre at Heritage Park, Simpsonville, SC
🗓️ When: Late June
🎟️ Admission: Free
🌟 Highlights:
Concert by multi-platinum and Grammy-nominated band Smash Mouth.
Fireworks show following the concert.
Food and beverage vendors on-site.
👨👩👧👦 Family Tips:
Bring blankets or chairs for seating.
Plan to arrive early as parking may be limited.
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🍀 Leprechaun Hunts at Greenville County Libraries
📍Location: Various Greenville County Library branches
🎉 What It Is: A self-guided scavenger hunt for hidden leprechauns and themed storytimes.
🌟 Highlights: Interactive fun, free books, themed crafts, and prizes for finding those sneaky leprechauns.
💡 Family Tip: Call ahead to see which branches are participating and grab a library card if you don’t have one yet.
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🎈St. Patrick’s Day Toddler Time at The Children’s Museum of the Upstate
📍Location: 300 College St, Greenville, SC
🎉 What It Is: A festive toddler event with sensory play, themed games, and a storytime.
🌟 Highlights: Scavenger hunt throughout the museum, play-based learning, and crafts designed for little hands.
💡 Family Tip: Reserve tickets early—these themed days often sell out quickly!
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🏃 Leprechaun Leap 5K – Travelers Rest
📍Location: Trailblazer Park, Travelers Rest (15–20 minutes from Greenville)
🎉 What It Is: A festive 5K run/walk with fun activities for all ages.
🌟 Highlights: Stroller-friendly route, post-race games and food trucks, green gear encouraged!
💡 Family Tip: Register as a family team and bring snacks and sunscreen for the post-race hangout.
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🎨 St. Patrick’s Day Painting at Vino & Van Gogh
📍Location: 1818 Augusta Street, Greenville, SC
🎉 What It Is: A guided painting class to create your own lucky artwork.
🌟 Highlights: Fun for older kids and teens, take-home masterpiece, festive atmosphere.
💡 Family Tip: Check age requirements—this one’s best for kids 7+ and up who love arts and crafts.
🎩 Dress in Green – Avoid those playful pinches and show off your best leprechaun look.
🥔 Make Irish-Inspired Recipes – Think shepherd’s pie, soda bread, and green cupcakes for dessert!
🍻 Sip Some (Green?) Drinks – Whether it’s a shamrock shake or a festive mocktail, raise a glass!
🎶 Dance to Irish Music – Break out your best jig or stream a traditional Celtic playlist.
📚 Read Irish Folktales – Dive into legends of leprechauns, fairies, and the origins of the holiday.
🎥 Watch a Themed Movie – Family-friendly picks include The Secret of Kells or Darby O’Gill and the Little People.
🎲 Play Lucky Games – Try “pin the gold on the rainbow,” leprechaun bingo, or green slime sensory play.