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Alright, party people, it’s that magical time of year when the beer flows green, beads fly through the air (again), and everyone suddenly discovers a deep-rooted Irish heritage—at least for the weekend! That’s right, St. Patrick’s Day is upon us, and New Orleans is rolling out the green carpet for not one, not two, but THREE epic bar crawls that will have you feeling lucky in no time.
As your fearless guide and the marketing director for the New Orleans Guest House, let me just remind you: our hotel is perfectly located for stumbling—I mean, walking—to every single one of these glorious events. And if you find yourself a little too tipsy to dance a jig, just hop on the streetcar, which is literally visible from our front door, and let it whisk you to the next round of revelry. But before you start practicing your best Irish brogue, let’s break down these shamrock-laden adventures!
1. The New Orleans Official St. Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl
📅 Date: Saturday, March 16, 2024
🕔 Time: 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM
📍 Location: Starts at Mambo’s (411 Bourbon St.), then bounces through the best Irish-pub-approved stops in the Quarter.
🎟️ Tickets: Available online; get them early before prices go up!
This crawl is for the true marathoners of the holiday—those who take their whiskey with a side of green beer and refuse to stop until they’ve danced on at least three bar tops. Your wristband gets you free entry to all participating bars, wild drink specials (expect Guinness, Jameson, and mysterious emerald-colored cocktails), and a crew of fellow revelers decked out in head-to-toe green madness. If you can still spell “Sláinte” by the end of the night, you’re doing it wrong!
2. Lucky’s St. Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl
📅 Date: Sunday, March 17, 2024
🕔 Time: 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM
📍 Location: Kicks off at The Beach on Bourbon (227 Bourbon St.), with stops at some of the most iconic bars in the city.
🎟️ Tickets: Online registration required, and VIP tickets get you some extra perks!
This one lands right on St. Paddy’s Day, so expect peak shenanigans. The Lucky’s Crawl turns Bourbon Street into an all-out green-tinted explosion of Irish joy, complete with live music, dancing, and enough drink specials to keep your Irish eyes smiling. Need to refuel between shots? No worries—several bars offer special deals on hearty Irish eats to soak up all that liquid courage. Pro tip: wear your craziest St. Paddy’s Day outfit because the wilder, the better! (Bonus points for kilts and leprechaun hats.)
3. The Irish Channel St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Pub Crawl
📅 Date: Saturday, March 23, 2024
🕜 Time: Parade starts at 1:30 PM, bar crawl follows immediately after!
📍 Location: Irish Channel neighborhood, beginning at Magazine Street.
🎟️ Tickets: Free to join the parade, but the bar crawl has an optional ticketed wristband for VIP perks.
For those who like their St. Patrick’s Day celebrations extra traditional, this is THE event. The parade itself is legendary, with floats throwing cabbage, carrots, potatoes, and beads (seriously, bring a bag to collect your Irish groceries). After the parade, the real fun begins—a multi-stop pub crawl through the historic Irish Channel neighborhood, where the Guinness flows freely, the bagpipes wail, and the bartenders encourage some seriously questionable dance moves.
So, Where Should You Stay Between Crawls?
Now, I won’t make you any promises—except for clean, affordable accommodations and a warm, welcoming staff who won’t judge your questionable life choices when you stumble in at 3 AM covered in glitter and wearing a shamrock headband. But let’s be real: New Orleans Guest House is in the prime spot for all three of these bar crawls. You can literally walk to the first two in the French Quarter (because no one likes an expensive Uber surge), and that handy streetcar stop right outside will have you Irish Channel-bound in no time for the third one.
Final Tips for Surviving St. Paddy’s in NOLA
✅ Wear green—unless you enjoy being aggressively pinched by strangers.
✅ Pace yourself—this isn’t a sprint; it’s an all-day endurance event.
✅ Eat something hearty—you’re in New Orleans, so grab some bangers and mash or a po’boy between rounds.
✅ Hydrate (with water, not just Guinness)—trust me, your liver will thank you.
✅ Book your room ASAP—because if you wait until the last minute, you’ll be that poor soul trying to nap in a bar booth by midnight. FOR MORE INFORMATION ON ACCOMMODATIONS CALL US DIRECTLY AT 504.566.1177 OR 1.800.562.1177. YOU MAY ALSO VISIT US ONLINE AT neworleansguest.house.
So, throw on your best green getup, grab your friends, and let’s paint this town emerald! Sláinte! ☘️🍻🎉