Get ready to shamrock and roll — St. Pat’s in Five Points is back on Saturday, March 16 with a full day of festive events and the most bands ever.
The fun begins on Thursday, Feb. 29 during the Official Kickoff when the main fountain plaza is dyed green . Bring your kids to enjoy traditional Irish music, dancing, and more.
Festival day kicks off Saturday, March 16 with Get to the Green , Columbia’s largest road race, at 7:30 a.m. Register to run or walk a 5K, 10K, or 1-mile family fun run.
Then, pick your spot on Devine Street to watch the free St. Pat’s Parade at 10 a.m. Pro tip: The Pot O’Gold Playland opens in the Andy’s Deli parking lot then, too.
So, when do the jams start? Glad you asked. Live music is happening from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Catch 40+ local, regional, and national bands perform at five stages throughout Five Points — plus a handful of nearby bars — and look out for headliners, including Lawrence, Futurebirds, and Sister Hazel.