Celebrate St. Patrick's Day in Downtown Eau Claire! Music, dancing, food, drink, fitness, and a parade. Céad Míle Fáilte (A Hundred Thousand Welcomes) from Downtown Eau Claire!

Shamrock Shuffle 5k & Little Leprechaun 1K

Saturday, March 11th starting at 9:00 AM at UWEC's McPhee Physical Education Center, 509 University Dr

The Shamrock Shuffle is a FUN, non-timed 5k + run/walk fundraiser. It is normally held the first Saturday before Saint Patrick's Day. Money raised benefits Recreation's student leadership development fund and Recreation. Click here for details.

St. Patrick's Day Dinner & Raffle

Sunday, March 12th from 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM at St. Patrick's Parish, 322 Fulton St

Start your St. Patrick's Week with a real Irish meal and music. The menu includes roast corned beef, cabbage, potatoes, carrots, rolls, dessert & beverage. Cost is $10-adults, $9-seniors, $4-children aged 5 -10. Beer & wine are available for purchase. Music & entertainment provided. Come join the fun! Click here for details.

Gaelic Storm

Wednesday, March 15th at 7:30 PM at The State Theatre, 316 Eau Claire St

Gaelic Storm is back with their TWELFTH studio album, once again delivering the foot-stomping, eclectic mix of tunes that has established the band as one of world music's premier live acts. "Matching Sweaters" infuses traditional Celtic music with modern influences, updating the genre for a new generation of fans raised on rock, country, and folk. These 12 brand new tracks straddle the line between tradition and innovation in the world music format, making "Matching Sweaters" an absolute must-have. Click here for tickets.

Corned Beef and Cabbage at The Wigwam Tavern

Friday, March 17th starting at 11:00 AM at The Wigwam Tavern, 314 E Madison St

St. Patrick's Day at Dooley's Pub

Friday, March 17th starting at 11:00 AM at Dooley's Pub, 442 Water St

World's Shortest St. Patrick's Day Parade

Friday, March 17th at 5:30 PM at WHYS Radio, 405 S. Farwell St

Join us as we start the festivities with the World's Shortest St. Patrick's Day Parade. All are welcome! Click here for details.

11th Annual Eau Claire St. Patrick's Day Celebration

Friday, March 17th at 6:00 PM at The Acoustic Cafe, 505 S Barstow St

Live Music from the Shillelagh Lads & UKE Club of EC, Irish food & drink, and silent auction. Bring a limerick/joke to tell. Admission by donation with all proceeds benefiting WHYS radio. Click here for details.

St. Patty's Day Free Fun Run

Friday, March 17th at 6:30 PM at Lazy Monk Brewing, 97 W Madison St

Free fun run (or walk), starting and ending at Lazy Monk Brewing. The distance will be about 4-5 easy miles including some special St. Patrick's Day treats along the way. Click here for details.

The Shillelagh Lads at The Plus

Friday, March 17th at 9:30 PM at The Plus, 208 S Barstow St

Downtown's Pubs

Stop into Clancy's (414 S Barstow St) or Houligan's (415 S Barstow) for a pint of Guinness and enjoy the craic! Or enjoy any of Downtown's taverns and restaurants.

"Getting it Reel" Irish Dance Show

Saturday, March 18th at 6:30 PM at UWEC Schofield Auditorium, 105 Garfield Ave