St. Patrick’s Day is the time of year when people get together and celebrate the Irish Saint. Who doesn’t love getting together with friends at the pub to enjoy watching the parade and share some drinks? No matter where you visit, there is always an Irish Pub guaranteed. St. Patrick’s Day is a grand day for celebration, especially at these fine establishments! Why would Anna Maria Island be any different? These Anna Maria Island events are packed with fun and adventure. When you stay in an Anna Maria Island vacation rental during the St. Patrick’s Day week, here are some Anna Maria Island things to do!

Enjoy the Parade

The St. Patrick’s Day parade is an early morning staple! Who doesn’t love to grab a seat along the main stretch and watch as floats and marching bands play music and entertain you as they march down the street? Anna Maria Island has two amazing parades you can take part in!

The Beach Bistro sponsors a St. Patrick’s Day parade right near their restaurant! Located in Holmes Beach, The Beach Bistro has a parade perfect for guests of all ages. This hour-long parade heads down Gulf Drive and allows people to join in on the celebration. If you want a proper celebration, you can join the party down at The Doctor’s Office with The Beach Bistro. There they have live music, classic Irish food, and Irish-themed drinks. If you want to be a member or a part of the parade, make sure to meet at 2-4 p.m. on Gulf Drive to become a part of the parade. The parade starts at 4 p.m. and will end at roughly 5 p.m. This event at The Doctor’s Office is 21 and older. 

Another amazing St. Patrick’s Day parade on Anna Maria Island is the New World Celts in Sarasota. The parade starts at Eat Here near Marina Drive and Gulf Drive. The New World Celts organization was founded to help promote the awareness of a great culture. They aim to help people learn about the contributions and history of Celtic people. The New World Celts, Sarasota parade starts at around 2 p.m., where everyone can begin gathering for the parade to start. At 4 p.m. from the Holmes Beach City Hall, the parade marches down Marina Drive. It will follow down Palm Drive and end at 78th and Palm Drive. This gives you plenty of amazing spots to watch the marching bands, floats, and more! 

Visit the Anna Maria Island Irish Pubs

No St. Patrick’s Day is complete without an Irish Pub bar crawl! How else would you get into the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day? You need to stop into a local Irish Pub, eat classic Irish food, and drink some Irish-themed drinks. With so many bars on Anna Maria Island, here are some of the best Irish pubs that you can find for your St. Patrick’s Day adventure!

The Freckled Fin is one of the premier Anna Maria Island bars! They are packed with fun events every day. You can come to sing your heart out every Monday at Karaoke or enjoy some of the live music they have scheduled. You can come to sing and dance and order all the Irish-themed drinks for St. Patrick’s Day. They also have an extensive menu that you can order from to eat while you drink! Order some appetizers to get your night started right. You can dive into some chips and salsa, a basket of 10 crispy wings, or even some nachos! They have a full menu of entrees and sandwiches. No matter what you want, you’ll be able to find it at The Freckled Fin!

Looking for a delectable burger when you’re on Anna Maria Island? Since 1958, Duffy’s tavern has created some of the best burgers on Anna Maria Island. Locals say they are “world-famous for their burgers and the coldest beer in town.” Duffy’s is located in what was formerly known as the Island Body Shop in Holmes Beach. Duffy’s is right across the street from Holmes Beach city hall and Skatepark. When you’re out at the St. Patrick’s Day parade, you can walk across the street and have a drink with the family at Duffy’s or even order a bite to eat! Sink your teeth into the burgers. Even USA Today calls some of the best burgers in the country!

If you’re looking for great fun, live music, and tons of fun this St. Patrick’s Day, then Clancy’s is the place for you! Located in Bradenton Beach, this is one of the biggest and best tiki Irish bars in the area! With happy hour specials from 4-7 p.m. every Monday through Friday, you can find some of the best deals on drinks when you stop at Clancy’s! If you want to order food, make sure you come with an appetite! Clancy’s doesn’t only serve food; they serve massive orders! You should stop in to try Manatee County’s best Rueben’s and their huge Calzones.  

That’s not all that Clancy’s has! You will always find live music when you come in. They have a full calendar filled with local musicians ready to play live music for you and your party. Clancy’s also has a full calendar of events to have fun when you come in. Wednesdays have live bingo, Thursdays and Fridays, and Saturdays have karaoke. On Tuesdays, you can join in for some bar poker! Make sure you check out their daily specials as well! Every day, they have a different special to make your experience at Clancy’s the best on Anna Maria Island. Make sure you bring in your paystub on Wednesdays for their weekly special if you work in the service industry!

Return to Your Anna Maria Island Rental

While it is fun to stay out until the break of dawn on St. Patrick’s Day, you need a place to call home. When you need to start your day or end your day, our Anna Maria Island condo rentals are the perfect place to rest. All the fun and partying need a luxurious rental to sleep it off and kick the next day off right. Our Anna Maria Island house rentals are perfect for families and parties of all sizes. If you have a pet and want to take them on your Anna Maria Island vacation adventure, there are rentals perfect for them as well! Our Anna Maria Island pet-friendly rentals are great for the furry friends in your life to come along and enjoy the St. Patrick’s Day fun with you. You’re minutes away from all the attractions, and even if you stay in Holmes Beach. So, you won’t have to travel far to visit the St. Patrick’s Day parade or the Irish pubs in Holmes Beach or Bradenton Beach.