St. Patrick's Day In Dallas: Have A Sham-rocking Good Time

DALLAS, TX — Are you looking for fun, festive times in Dallas? Look no further than our St. Patrick's Day guide for Dallas. We've got drinks; we've got parties; we've got parades; we've got it all! And if we don't, let us know. This list will be updated, and you can help add to it by emailing us about your event at Dallas@Patch.com.

Annual St. Patrick’s Day Block Party in Lower Greenville

The Greenville Commerce Association will host its annual Lower Greenville Avenue St. Patrick’s Day Block Party, the largest one of its kind in Dallas, on Saturday, March 17th, 2018.

• 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
• Guests must be 21 or older
• Entry to the block party is $12
• No backpacks, large purses, containers, or coolers are allowed
• The free shuttle will run 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. from the Mockingbird DART Station directly to the block party.
• For new users, Lyft will be offering $5 off three rides with New User Code: SPBP; or 25% off a single ride to the block party for existing users with code: SPBLOCK18.

Dallas St. Patrick's Parade and Festival

The 39th annual parade event takes place Saturday morning at 11:00 am. The parade includes bands, dancers, bagpipe players and beads thrown from passing floats. Click above for more details.

• 11:00 a.m.
• Free admission
• Family-friendly activities

St. Patrick's Family Day at Pipe & Palette Home Outfitters

Join us on Saturday from 11:30am – 1:00pm for a Family Art Day! We will be painting a clover on wood!

We open the studio up to families of all ages to create together as one big family! The cost is $15 per guest. The class will start on time so please arrive 15 mins early to check in, get your apron on, and find a seat.
*Please understand if your child is under 5 years old, we ask that you help assist them with their project.

CASA 5K on St. Patricks Day

We are planning our first ever fun run! Come join us for a wonderful time to support CASA of Bell and Coryell Counties in our mission to serve children living in the foster system with a CASA Volunteer. Entry fee will be $25 per participant. More details about registration will be coming soon and include the ability to be a virtual participant. Participants who register early will receive a T-Shirt. We have commitments from Green Milk Shake coupons from McDonalds at 4 N. 31st Street Temple Texas at the end of the trail, a Temple Fire Dept. Truck, community tables with food and fun favors, a rock hunt with Belton Rocks and more! The trail is a 5k walk or run through Friars Creek Hike and Bike Trail located at 5000 S 5th Street, Temple TX. We have the park on Saturday March 17, 2018 from a 7:30 check in until 3pm. We want you to celebrate the “Luck of the Irish,” in traditional green or Irish attire. So, save the date for you, your family, your friends, and your pet to participate and support CASA on a lucky fun filled day.

A Word Of Caution

Please don't drink and drive this St. Patrick's Day. The Dallas Police Department will hold a no-refusal DWI initiative from March 1 to midnight on March 19. During this period officers will obtain a search warrant for a blood sample from all persons arrested for DWI who refuse to voluntarily give a breath or blood sample.

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