LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — St. Patrick’s Day is right around the corner and the holiday means more green could be heading to business bank accounts across the valley.
According to the Retail Association of Nevada, Nevadans spent an estimated $66 million celebrating last year. Based on past trends, they add this year could lead to even more money coming into Southern Nevada.
As for those looking for places to celebrate or find the best deals, we’re taking a closer look.
Henderson – Water Street
The City of Henderson is once again going all out and getting ready for St. Patrick’s Day with a whole weekend of events, including the 56th annual St. Patrick’s Day Festival and Parade. The festival will have 15 carnival rides and various entertainers. The parade on March 16 is expected to include 100 entries and this year’s Grand Marshall is Tape Face. You can see the full schedule below or click here to learn more.
- Friday, March 15
Carnival & Festival | 5 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Entertainment | 6 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Celtic Headliner: The Young Dubliners | 7:30 p.m. - Saturday, March 16
Carnival & Festival | 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Parade | 10 a.m. – noon
Entertainment | noon to 9:30 p.m.
Celtic Headliner: Reverie Road | 6 p.m.
Celtic Headliner: Chloe Agnew | 8:15 p.m. - Sunday, March 17
Car Show | 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Car Show Awards | 3 p.m.
Festival | 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Entertainment | noon – 5:30 p.m.
Carnival | noon – 8 p.m.
Celtic Headliner: Chloe Agnew | 2 p.m.
Henderson – Henderson Multigenerational Indoor Pool
City officials are hosting an event on March 15 where leprechauns lost their gold at the pool and kids can search for lost treasure. There will also be other St. Patrick’s Day-themed activities throughout the night. Registration is $5 and you can learn more here.
Las Vegas – New York-New York
To celebrate the holiday, Celtic Feis is once again returning to New York-New York on the Strip. There will be a foot parade led by a traditional Irish pipe band, starting at the main valet entrance and continuing through the property to the Brooklyn Bridge. The parade is free and open to the public.
There will also be exclusive merchandise for sale, photo ops, and live entertainment on the Bridge through midnight.
Festivities begin at 10 a.m. You must be at least 21 years old to attend events at the Bridge and you can learn more, including how to purchase tickets, here.
Las Vegas – Fremont Street Experience
The ShamRock Bash is returning to the Fremont Street Experience from March 14 through March 17. Over the course of four days, 22 bands will perform on three stages, including The Arcana Kings, and The Black Donnelly’s, Craic In The Stone. The Firefighters parade and Celtic dancers are also scheduled to return this year.
You can learn more here.
Las Vegas – AREA15
On Saturday, March 16, AREA15 is hosting a St. Patty’s Day Pub Crawl. The crawl includes stops at the LIFTOFF Bar & Ride, Oddwood Bar, Kaia, Asylum Bar & Arcade, and The Sanctuary. While they’re at The Sanctuary, guests will be able to check out photo ops, a temporary tattoo vendor, and a silent disco. Tickets start at $37 and can be purchased here.
Las Vegas Valley – Pinkbox Doughnuts
Another holiday means another round of tasty creations from Pinkbox Doughnuts. The St. Patrick’s Day-inspired treats will be at locations across the valley now through March 17.
That includes things like a Lucky Charms Bar, a Pot O’ Gold, which is a raised ring donuts topped with gold sugar and a sour rope candy rainbow, a Clover, or a Lucky Vegan Apple doughnut.
Las Vegas – The STRAT
The iconic tower at The STRAT is set to turn green to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Guests can also try special drinks at PT’s Wings & Sports, the REMIX Lounge, View Lounge, and 108 Drinks….
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