Celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day in Lackawanna County with a full lineup of lively parades, festive parties, live music, traditional dinners, and can’t-miss events happening all around the county. The heart of the celebration beats in Downtown Scranton, home to the iconic Scranton St. Patrick's Parade, which officially kicks off Parade Day Weekend and sets the tone for days of Irish pride and celebration. From pre-parade festivities to events during and after the big weekend, explore our complete guide to Saint Patrick’s Day events in Lackawanna County.
Make the most of Parade Day Weekend and Saint Patrick’s Day by enjoying local food and drinks and entertainment throughout Scranton and beyond. Stay close to the action by booking a Downtown Scranton hotel, or unwind at a nearby hotel and easily explore everything the celebration has to offer.
Lackawanna County's Saint Patrick’s Day celebrations feature a mix of signature traditions and can’t-miss local events. Parade Day highlights include the Scranton St. Patrick’s Parade, the Brian P. Kelly Memorial 2-Mile Footrace, and popular pre-parade gatherings like the Saint Patrick’s Day Parade Day Breakfast Buffet at Cooper’s Seafood House. Together, events like these create a full day of festivities that draw visitors from across Northeastern Pennsylvania and beyond.
Throughout the week and weekend, Saint Patrick’s Day events continue with live music performances, Irish-inspired art classes, and special dinners at restaurants across Scranton and the surrounding communities. From traditional Irish fare to energetic nightlife experiences, there’s no shortage of ways to celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day in Lackawanna County.
