Guide to St. Paddy’s Day Week in Providence

Between basketball madness and St. Paddy’s Day, Providence is going to be bustling with action this week. Here’s our guide to the best of the events on tap from the parade to the tournament. Get in on the fun and be sure to remember that a safe ride home is just an Uber away!

Providence’s Dunkin Donuts Center hosts the first and second rounds of the men’s college basketball tournament. Get a front row seat to the excitement of college basketball—catch a live game or two!

The streets of Providence practically turn green with Irish pride on the day of the annual St. Patrick’s Day parade. From bagpipers to marching bands to Irish step dancers, this spectacle is certainly worth taking in.

photo via providencestpatricksparade.org

Waterplace Park Basin will glow with over 30 braziers lit with fires along the water. Take in the light show, plus catch live music and a basketball shootout competition.

photo via waterfire.org

There’s no better way to celebrate the ultimate Irish holiday than with a pint of cold beer. Head over to Patrick’s Pub for Irish grub or try McBride’s Pub for an authentic pub experience.

Burn off some of those St. Paddy’s day induced calories in the Guinness Tour de Patrick 5K. All are welcome—entrants can walk or run their way to the finish line.

photo via runrhody.com

Header image via @kegan__melly.