The 68th Annual Newport Saint Patrick’s Day Parade will be held, rain, snow, or shine, on Saturday, March 16, 2024.
The Parade will begin promptly at 11:00 am in front of Newport City Hall and will proceed to Carroll Avenue at Saint Augustin’s Church.
The parade this year is estimated to last 2 hours and will include Pipe Bands, Marching Bands, Fife & Drum Corps, Clown Units, reenactment units, and a host of local, state, and regional organizations including police and fire units, social/fraternal organizations, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Schools, and non-profits.
Happening in Newport on Parade Day
This list will continue to be updated as venues provide more information. Email If you want to add something to this list, Email Ryan@whatsupnewp.com.
Brick Alley Pub
The Brick Alley Pub will host their famous St. Patrick’s Parade Day Breakfast Buffet from 8 am to 10:30 am. Their regular menu will be available beginning at 11 am—no cover charge.
Busker’s Irish Pub
Buskers will be open at 8 am, serving their famous traditional Irish Breakfast. Brian Twohey will perform from 2 pm to close. No cover.
Diego’s Newport
Diego’s will open at 8:30 a.m. and serve brunch. They will also serve green margaritas and corned beef tacos all day. There is a $5 cover after 12 pm.
Dockside
The Dockside on Waite’s Wharf opens at 10 am. Those Guys and The Complaints will provide live music all day long. There will be a cover.
Fastnet Pub
The Fastnet Pub typically opens at 8:30 am for its annual Parade Day Celebration. They will have 6 Nations Rugby – Ireland vs. Scotland on at 12:45 pm.
Gas Lamp Grille
Hibernian Hall
Historically, the Ancient Order of Hibernians has hosted a post-parade celebration at the Hibernian Hall, beginning at noon. Details to come.
La Forge Casino Restaurant
Dave Manuel will be providing live music on the piano all day.
Malt On Broadway
Malt will be open at 9:00 am on parade day; they will serve a traditional Irish breakfast and have lots of Corned beef on the menu all week. No cover.
Martin Recreation Center “The Hut“
The 15th Annual Saint Patrick’s Day Family Celebration, a non-alcohol event, will occur at the Martin Recreation Center “The Hut” from 1 pm to 4 pm. Entertainment will include bag pipers, Irish step dancers, pirates, face painting, and more. There will be a “How Green Am I” contest with a cash prize ($150, 100, & 50) and a $100 cash door prize! There will also be giveaways. Entry is free! Enjoy a classic good time at no cost and a chance to win prizes and money!
Midtown Oyster Bar
Midtown Oyster Bar will open at 10 a.m. and offer two floors of music throughout the day. Sean Rivers will perform downstairs from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Blockhead will perform from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., and DJ Fred da Great will perform upstairs from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. $10 cover at 10 am. $20 cover beginning at 12 pm.
Museum of Newport Irish History
The Museum of Newport Irish History Interpretive Center will be open on Parade Day from 12 noon to 5:00 pm. Located near the end of the parade route at 648 Lower Thames Street, visitors to the Center will learn about Irish immigration to Newport County from the colonial era to the present and, of the many contributions made to our community by individuals of Irish descent. The exhibits include maps, photographs, models, video, and artifacts, including some from the construction of Fort Adams. Check out our new exhibit on the Kinsale-Newport Sister City relationship, celebrating 25 years of “Twinning” in 2024. Admission by donation. Museum members are free. For the complete schedule, visit www.NewportIrishHistory.org.
Newport Blues Cafe
Enjoy live music with Zenith, Angelus Hall, and Never In Vegas (at 9:30 pm) throughout the day. Cover.
O’Brien’s Pub
O’Brien’s Pub will open at 9 am for its annual Parade Day party. Get there early to get your hands on one of their collectible Parade Day t-shirts (available to the first 500 guests).
Our annual Parade Day party is quickly approaching! Join us on Saturday, March 16th starting at 9am for music, food, drinks and fun all day long!
MUST BE 21+ TO ENTER ALL DAY.
The first 500 guests receive a FREE O’Brien’s Pub Parade Day t-shirt!
YES, there will be a cover charge to enter O’Brien’s. The exact amount is TBD.
This is also a CASH ONLY day. We don’t accept any kind of payment other than cash, and we have 2 ATMs on site.
Our entire outside patio is tented, but dress warmly!
We’ll have 4+ bars available, 2 of which serve food
AS ALWAYS, PLEASE DRINK RESPONSIBLY. We want you to have to have the best time possible, so our security team will be patrolling all day to keep an eye out for your safety!
XOXO, Your friends at OBs
One Pelham East / Top of Pelham
One Pelham East will open its doors at 11 am. There will be live music throughout the day. At Top of Pelham, they will have dueling piano shows throughout the day.
Ready, set, GO……Parade Day at The Pelham tickets are LIVE!!!!!! These tickets are going to sell out FAST so head to our website and catch ‘em while you can 🍀🎟️
▪️Parade Day Lineup▪️
Timmy Smith 11am – 2pm
Hit Play Band 2pm – 6pm
BAR CLOSES 7pm -9pm
Hit Play Duo 9:30pm – 1am
*Kitchen is open 11 am to 7 pm*Slainte! We’ll see you all on Saturday 😎
Parlor Newport
The Ravers will be performing from 2 pm to 5 pm.
St Patricks Day Parade After Party!! When the parade stops the party starts!! The Ravers will be packing the dance floor from 2-5pm. Last time the O’Ravers were here we sold out!! GET HERE EARLY!
Pour Judgement
Pour Judgement plans to open at 9 am. They will have food and drink specials all day.
Rejects Beer Co.
On Parade Day, Neutral Nation and We Own Land will perform live music at Rejects Beer Co. in Middletown. The show will start at 3 p.m.
Neutral Nation is kicking off its 2024 shows with this ‘Post-St. Paddy’s Day Parade/Stumpy’s 55th Afternoon Throwdown’ with our great friends and Newport’s finest, in what is also their first show of ’24, We Own Land!
Neutral Nation is also very psyched to announce that joining them for this special show will be Mr. Lee Ross on sax!!
Doors 2:30pm
We Own Land 3:00pm
Neutral Nation 4:00pm
Smugglers
Whalers Brewing Company will be in-house, supplying everyone with plenty of merch and samples.
Speakeasy Bar & Grille
Waiting on details.
Stoneacre Brasserie
Stoneacre Brasserie opens at 9 am. Seating is first come, first serve for parade side tables. Seating is weather-dependent. Grab-and-go Irish soda bread, snacks, and beverages.
Stoneacre Garden
Enjoy live music from Dave Alves from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and live music from The Duderinos from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Open at 9 a.m.
Surf Club
The doors open at 10 a.m., and the Brian Scott Band will jam from 1 to 5 p.m. The Surf Shack will also be open at 10 a.m.
The Firehouse Theater
Enjoy live improv comedy with The Bit Players, Rhode Island’s award-winning comedy troupe, at The Firehouse Theater at 8 pm. BYOB. $18. More details
The Jane Pickens Theater & Event Center
The JPT will host a St. Patrick’s Day Eve Concert featuring Turas from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm The event promises to be a special evening of traditional Irish music. More Info
The Landing
The Landing will be open from 11 am to 6 pm.
The Lobster Bar
The Lobster Bar will open at 11 am and serve cocktails and a limited food menu. Live music from Jay Parker from 2 pm to 5 pm.
The Reef
Live music is on tap with Randy Robbins from 6 pm to 9 pm.
Wharf Southern Kitchen
Wharf Southern Kitchen will open at 10 a.m. They’ll be offering a Traditional Irish Boiled Dinner and more.
This list will continue to be updated as venues provide more information. If you have something you’d like to add to this list, Email Ryan@whatsupnewp.com.