St. Patrick's Day is just around the corner, and Gulf Shores and Orange Beach are ready to celebrate in style! Whether you're looking for live music, festive pub crawls, Irish eats, or family-friendly fun, there's something for everyone along the Gulf Coast this St. Paddy's Day. Grab your green, gather your crew, and get ready for a lucky good time!
TL;DR Don't have time to read the full article? Here are my top finds:
🏨Hotels and Vacation Rentals
📍Tours
✨What's New in Gulf Shores & Orange Beach
St Patrick's Day Events Gulf Shores & Orange Beach
The Gulf - Bark of the Irish Parade
- 📅 Sunday, March 15th, 2026
- 🕔 Time - 12 pm - 4 pm
- 📍 The Gulf
The Gulf Restaurant is hosting a Bard of the Irish Parade on Sunday March 15th. The puppy parade will start at 2 pm.
The Gulf Restaurant will be serving traditional Irish cuisine, themed cocktails, and chef specials.
Papa Rocco's Annual St. Paddy's Day Pub Crawl
- 📅 Tuesday, March 17th, 2026
- 🕔 Time - St Patrick's Day Walking Parade starts at 9:30 am
Papa Rocco's opens at 8am - 📍 Papa Rocco's
Join us for Papa Rocco's Annual St. Paddy's Day Pub Crawl! They will have drink specials and happy hour all day.
Participants must purchase a St. Paddy's Day Pub Crawl cup to participate. The Pub Crawl Parade will walk to Mudbugs, The Ice House Taproom, Mikees, The Steamer, DeSoto's, The Hangout, and The Pink Pony before ending around 2 pm.
Flora Bama - Green Bushwackers & Live Music
- 📅 Tuesday, March 17th, 2026
- 🕔 All day
- 📍 Flora-Bama
Flora-Bama is celebrating St. Patrick's Day with green Bushwackers and live music all day!
The Hangout - Live Music
- 📅 Tuesday, March 17th, 2026
- 🕔 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- 📍 The Hangout Gulf Shores
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with a full day of live music! Kick things off from 10 AM - 2 PM with The Muckers, bringing lively Irish tunes and festive energy that will have everyone singing and dancing. Grab your friends and stick around for the evening as Zac Dunlap takes the stage from 6 PM - 10 PM for a fun, unforgettable celebration!
Gold Coin Scavenger Hunt - BOLO
- 📅 Tuesday, March 17th, 2026
- 🕔 1 PM - 5 PM
- 📍 BOLO Orange Beach
Teams of 4 or fewer people can register to participate in the Gold Coin Scavenger Hunt starting and ending at BOLO in Orange Beach. Registration is $20 per team. There will be prizes for the top 3 teams.
Big Beach Brewing - Live music and Irish Red Ale
- 📅 Tuesday, March 17th, 2026
- 🕔 12 PM - 3 PM
- 📍 Big Beach Brewing Company
St. Patty's Day live music with Tipsy Manatee Irish Music playing traditional Irish Music. The brewery will be serving their Irish Red Ale.
Already occured
OWA - St. Pawtty's Day
- 📅 Saturday, March 14th, 2026
- 🕔 Time - 10 am - 4 pm
- 📍 Downtown OWA
Celebrate St. Pawtty's Day with your favorite pup in Downtown OWA.
- 10:00 am - 1:00 pm: In-person registration for the Rollin' in the Green Golf Cart & Pet Parade at the Starbucks entrance
- 10:00 am - 2:00 pm: In-person registration for the Emerald Dog Costume & Tricks Competition at the Starbucks entrance
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm: Zoomies at the Rainbow Dog Obstacle Course on OWA Island
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm:
- Kids and pet crafts throughout Downtown OWA
- Lucky Lease Lane pet vendors throughout Downtown OWA
- Live DJ music at the Splashpad
- Zoomies at the Rainbow Dog Obstacle Course on OWA Island
- 1:00 pm - 1:25 pm: Rollin' in the Green Golf Cart & Pet Parade line-up at the Starbucks entrance
- 1:30 pm- until: Rollin' in the Green Golf Cart & Pet Parade
- 2:00 pm - 2:15pm: Rollin' in the Green Golf Cart & Pet Parade Awards Ceremony
- 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm: The Emerald Dog Competition judging at the Splashpad
- 4:00 pm - 4:15 pm: The Emerald Dog Competition Awards Ceremony at the Splashpad
Gulf Babe - St Patty's Day
- 📅 Saturday, March 14th, 2026
- 🕔 Time - 7 pm
- 📍 Gulf Babe Wine Boutique, The Wharf
Gulf Babe is celebrating St. Patrick's Day with green seltzers, bubbles, and fun! DJ SQWRL will be there from 9 pm - 12 am.
The Galway Irish Public House - Gulf Shores
- 📅 Tuesday, March 17th, 2026
- 🕔 Time - Starting at 11 am
- 📍Galway Irish Public House
Looking for an authentic Irish dining experience? From traditional Irish fare to American pub classics, craft beers, and specialty cocktails, your local Irish pub is the perfect spot to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. Pull up a stool, raise a pint of Guinness or Harp, and soak in the festive atmosphere!
Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Irish Pubs & Restaurants
O'Choppers Almost Irish Pub - Orange Beach
Head to O'Choppers Almost Irish Pub for a true taste of Ireland right here in Orange Beach! Great welcoming pub atmosphere, O'Choppers is the perfect spot to raise a glass and celebrate St. Paddy's Day in style. With beloved menu staples like chicken bites, wings, split pea soup, the Reuben, and shepherd's pie, there's something for everyone. Grab a cold pint, settle in, and let the good times roll, may good luck pursue you each morning and night! 🍀
St. Patrick's Day Themed Food and Drinks Gulf Shores & Orange Beach
Looking for a fun drink or meal out for St. Patrick's Day in Gulf Shores & Orange Beach..Check out these great options
- Flora-Bama Yacht Club - St. Patrick's Day Themed Drinks
- Flora Bama Ole River Grill - St. Patrick's Day Themed Drinks
- Coastal - Ande's Mint Bushwackers in a souvenir green cup
- Flora-Bama - Green Bushwackers
- Tacky Jack's - Lucky Leprechaun Bushwacker
- Lamberts - March 16-18th, Corned Beef & Cabbage, Reuben Sandwich
- Olive Charcuterie - St. Patrick's themed Charcuterie Boards
St Patrick's Day Events near Gulf Shores & Orange Beach
McQuire's St Patrick's Day Run - Pensacola
- 📅 Saturday, March 7th, 2026
- 🕔 9:00 AM
- 📍 McGuire's Pensacola
The McGuire's St. Patrick's Day Run is the Largest 5k Prediction Run in America, rain or shine, everyone is welcome! Crossing the finish line is just the beginning. Come for the run, stay for the party! Registration includes a McGuire's Run shirt (unisex, true to size) and the best post-race party around.
Pensacola Ice Flyers - St Patrick's Day Celebration: Mayhem vs. Ice Flyers
- 📅 Friday, March 13th, 2026
- 🕔 7:05 PM Puck Drop
- 📍 Pensacola Bay Center (The Hangar)
Grab your friends, wear your green, and head to The Hangar for a St. Patrick's Day Celebration! The Pensacola Ice Flyers take on the Macon Mayhem for a night of fast-paced hockey and festive fun.
- 🅿️ Parking lots open: 5:00 PM
- 🚪 Doors open: 6:00 PM
- 🏒 Puck drop: 7:05 PM
11th Annual Grog March - O'Riley's Irish Pub Downtown Pensacola
- 📅 Saturday, March 14th, 2026
- 🕔 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
- 📍 O'Riley's Irish Pub, Downtown Pensacola
The largest pub crawl in Pensacola is back for its 11th year! Join the Grog March for exclusive deals, merchandise, and prize giveaways, all while supporting a great cause. 100% of donations benefit Manna Food Pantries!
Admission: A minimum $10 donation AND a non-perishable food item, brought to registration day-of starting at 4 PM.
Every attendee receives a lanyard, a refillable stein, access to pub crawl drink specials, and a commemorative t-shirt (while supplies last).
Schedule:
- 🍀 10:00 PM - Back to O'Riley's for prize giveaways!
- 🕓 4:00 PM - Registration opens at O'Riley's
- 🚶 6:45 PM - Crawl begins
- 📍 Crawl stops: Blend, Intermission, and Seville Quarter
St. Patrick's Day Half Off Arcade Day - The Gulf Bowl & Ccaptain's Choice
- 📅 Tuesday, March 17th, 2026
- 🕔 9:00 AM - Close
- 📍 The Gulf Bowl, Foley
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day the lucky way with half-price arcade play all day long! The discount is automatically applied to all Green Card Game swipers, just load your card and start playing. Earn e-tickets, redeem for exciting prizes, and play twice as much for the same price!
Wear your green, bring your friends, and make it a day to remember!
Wear Green and get a free beer or soda - Buccaneer Pirate Cruise, Destin
- 📅 Tuesday, March 17th, 2026
- 🕔 Book at Pirate Cruise
- 📍 Buccaneer Pirate Cruise, Destin
St. Patrick's Day is the perfect day to head out on a pirate adventure on the Buccaneer Pirate Cruise. Wear green and get a free beer or soda during your cruise.
Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Tours
These are some of our favorite tours available in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, Alabama.
Dolphin Tours - Book a dolphin cruise here
Check out our experiences on Hammock Time Tiki Tours, Explorer Dolphin Cruise, Southern Rose Dolphin cruise, Cruise OB (Orange Beach), Sail Wild Hearts, Sunset Sail and Dolphin Tour, and the Sunny Lady Dolphin Cruise.
Pontoon Boat Rentals - Enjoy cruising the waters of Gulf Shores and Orange Beach on a Pontoon. Check out the pontoon boats with slides for extra fun. Book your Boat Rental Here
Parasailing - Check out the epic views as you parasail in the Gulf of Mexico. Look for wildlife and you float high above the water. Book your Parasailing Trip Here
Jet Ski Rentals - Jet Ski Tours and rentals are a great way to explore the back bays of Gulf Shores and Orange Beach. Book your Jet Ski Rental Here
Click here to see all of the top rated tours and activities available in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach.
Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Lodging
If you are visiting and need to book accommodations, here are our recommendations. We have personally stayed at each of these lodging options (except Margaritaville, coming 2027!):
Use code GULFJOURNEY at checkout with Spectrum Resorts and Beachball Properties for an exclusive discount!
🏖️ Beachball Properties - Vacation houses and condos throughout Gulf Shores and Orange Beach. Use Code GULFJOURNEY for a discount. Book with Beachball Properties
🏖️ The Beach Club Resort and Spa (Fort Morgan) - Beachfront condos with amazing amenities, a spa, and the incredible Coast Restaurant on-site. Use Code GULFJOURNEY for a discount with Spectrum Resorts. Book The Beach Club
🏖️ Turquoise Place (Orange Beach) - Our favorite resort in the area! Luxury amenities, epic Gulf-front views, and stunning condos. Truly unforgettable. Use Code GULFJOURNEY for a discount with Spectrum Resorts. Book Turquoise Place
🏨 The Tides Hotel (Orange Beach) - Gorgeous beachfront hotel with a great breakfast buffet, outdoor pool, and top-notch customer service. Book The Tides
🏨 Island House Hotel (Orange Beach) - Right on the beach with epic views from every room. Book Island House
⛺ Timberline Glamping (Orange Beach) - Stay in an amazing glamping tent with a private bathroom, right next to Gulf State Park. Book Timberline
🏨 The Lodge at Gulf State Park - Beachfront Hilton hotel in Gulf State Park offering epic views, sustainable practices, and great on-site restaurants. Book The Lodge
🏨 Springhill Suites Orange Beach - Located next to The Wharf with a gorgeous pool. Perfect location for shopping and dining. Book Springhill Suites
🔜 Margaritaville Resort Orange Beach (Coming 2027) - The highly anticipated Margaritaville resort is coming to Orange Beach! The first phase opens in 2027 and will include beachfront cottages, bungalows, condos, pickleball courts, and an entertainment district.
The map below shows the current hotels and vacation rentals available in the area. You can select the dates you are visiting to see current availability.
Don't miss our other Gulf Coast destinations, including Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, Dauphin Island, Fairhope, Fort Morgan, Foley, Mobile, Bayou La Batre, Alabama, and so many more!
We also have articles on the Emerald Coast of Florida, including Destin, Fort Walton Beach, Pensacola Beach, Navarre Beach, Panama City Beach, Perdido Key, Pensacola, and more.
Keep an eye out for articles on the Gulf Coast of Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas, and Florida!
Check out our Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, and TikTok pages for more great ideas for the Gulf Coast.
Leave a Reply