Celebrating St. Patrick's Day in Montana!

March 10, 2025By Cassi Miller

Montana is known for its wide open spaces and grandiose mountain views, but it's also the home to some of the most vibrant Irish culture in the country. From Butte to Bozeman, Missoula, Billings, and even Great Falls, you'll find St. Patty's Day pub crawls, parades, and Celtic fairs! Here are some events that are at the top of our St. Patrick's Day to-do list this year:

1. Butte, MT

Butte, Montana might be a small town but it is proud of its Irish heritage! The 2010 Census identified Butte as the highest population of Irish decedents in the United States. Show your support by celebrating the culture of this great town! Butte maintains their strong Irish heritage in the integration of traditional St. Patrick's Day festivities. Join thousands of others at the Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade in Butte and enjoy delicious food, traditional bagpipers, and celebrations of the day. There's something for everyone - don't miss out on the fun!!

Celebrate the kick off of events in historic Uptown Butte with a parade starting at 12 pm on 3/17/2025! Shop, explore, and enjoy delicious food from various eateries and food trucks. How fun!

For more information, click here!

St Patrick's Day Parade in Butte Montana

Photo Courtesy of The Moose Bozeman

2. Run to the Pub, Bozeman, MT

Take part in the epic Run to the Pub, held annually at Bozeman, MT's Pub 317. This race is so highly esteemed, it's been chosen as the second best half marathon in the country by Runner's World! The Annual Run to the Pub event has historically garnered the attention of thousands of runners. Who else is running this year?

Get ready to hit the streets of downtown Bozeman! This run will kick off with a loop course starting and finishing on Main Street on 3/15/25. The half Marathon will start at 9:30 am and the 10K at 9:45am, so lace up your sneakers and let's go for a run!

Hey, did we mention that when you participate in the Run to the Pub Half Marathon or 10K you get the chance to win a dream trip to Dublin, Ireland? That's right - cross the finish line and you'll be qualified to win an unbelievable trip and entry into the Dublin Marathon. You don't want to miss this incredible opportunity. Be there at the drawing after the race - you must be present to win!

Click here to register!

Run to the Pub 10K & Half Marathon - Flickr

3. St. Patrick's Day Parade & Celtic Fair in Billings, MT

On Saturday, March 15th, 2025, head to downtown Billings for the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade & Celtic Fair-- a fun-filled day of Irish festivities and entertainment you won’t want to miss!

42 years strong! Presented by Downtown Billings Alliance & Hooligans Sports Bar, gather with your friends and family to enjoy the over 40 festival floats, street food, music, cloggers, and bag-pipers, commemorating an event that has been a tradition in the Billings community for four decades.

Enjoy a free day of live entertainment, amplified music, festive activities, and more! There's something for everyone at this one-of-a-kind event. The parade kicks off at 11:00 AM, followed by the Celtic Fair & Street Party under Skypoint. Bring the whole family for a day of fun! Learn more here.

Photo courtesy of Billings, Montana's Trailhead

4. Missoula, MT

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day in style and revel in the festivities that Missoula has to offer! Get ready for a day of fun and adventure in Missoula on March 15, 2025!

Ready to hit the pavement? Take part in the Run for the Luck of It 5k race! Whether you want to run 7 miles or a 5K, you can sweat it out and reap the rewards: chip timing, a custom designed pint glass, a post-race beer and a hot snack! Lace up your running shoes and sign up today!

If you're not the type to partake in a race on a holiday, don't worry, there is plenty of St Patrick's Day fun in Missoula for you! Join the parade and enjoy the festivities on the second Saturday of March for the annual St Patrick's Day Parade. Parade route goes from Spruce & Higgins to Grizzly Grocery at Beckwith & Higgins. More information here!

St Patricks Day Parade in Missoula MT

Photo Courtesy of The Missoulian

5. St. Paddy's Day & Western Art Week Celebration at The Celtic Cowboy in Great Falls, MT

Head to The Celtic Cowboy in Great Falls for an unforgettable St. Paddy's Day celebration that lasts all week long, kicking off on March 17th! With an incredible lineup of musicians, this is the place to be to make your holiday a memorable one.

Here is the schedule of events at this iconic Great Falls bar:

Monday, March 17 - Rattlin' Bogs @ 6-9 pm
Thursday, March 20 - Cash Muretta @ 6-9 pm
Friday, March 21 - Wiley & The Wild West @ 6-9 pm
Saturday, March 22 - Big Sky Country @ 6-9 pm

Talk about an incredible lineup! Learn more about this week-long celebration here.