Milwaukee has been celebrating St. Patrick’s Day since 1843, even predating Wisconsin’s statehood. As a city, Milwaukee celebrates the holiday every year with their annual St. Patrick’s Day parade. The parade honors the city’s Irish heritage and the unique Irish American experience within the community.
Many Irish natives immigrated to the United States around 1845 which led to nearly 15 percent of Milwaukee’s residents were ethnically Irish by 1850. Today, 8 percent of metro Milwaukeeans are of Irish ancestry. (Encyclopedia of Milwaukee, 2016)
Not only is Milwaukee proud to celebrate Irish culture on St. Patrick’s Day, but the city also hosts Irish Fest every summer, notably the largest festival of Irish culture in the world.
Looking for a way to celebrate? See below a few events for St. Patrick’s Day in Milwaukee.
Many Irish natives immigrated to the United States around 1845 which led to nearly 15 percent of Milwaukee’s residents were ethnically Irish by 1850. Today, 8 percent of metro Milwaukeeans are of Irish ancestry. (Encyclopedia of Milwaukee, 2016)
Not only is Milwaukee proud to celebrate Irish culture on St. Patrick’s Day, but the city also hosts Irish Fest every summer, notably the largest festival of Irish culture in the world.
Looking for a way to celebrate? See below a few events for St. Patrick’s Day in Milwaukee.
- Crossroads Collective: March 15-17
- Crossroads collective will feature Irish themed food and drink specials, games and a chance to earn raffle tickets!
- Scythian at the Irish Cultural & Heritage Center: March 16, 7:30 PM
- Scythian, a high-energy folk musical group, will be playing at the Irish Cultural and Heritage center.
- “A Wee Bit Irish” at the Plymouth Arts Center with Celtic Folk: March 16-17
- A moving selection of traditional and contemporary Irish tunes with the popular music group “A Wee Bit Irish”.
- Luck of the Irish 5K/10K: March 17, 9 AM
- A fun St. Patty’s Day run or walk through Veterans Park!