St Patrick's Day Celebration | Busch Gardens Williamsburg

St. Patrick's Day Celebration

Family-Friendly St. Patrick's Day Event

Celebrate the magic of St. Patrick’s Day with Irish spirit, festivity, and green beer as you immerse yourself in the lively atmosphere of Busch Gardens® St. Patrick’s Day Celebration, March 13 – 17! Stroll through the park’s villages bursting with your favorite rides, coasters, family-friendly fun, and authentic live entertainment, including performances by local dance schools, and more. Plus, seven-time winner of #1 theme park entertainment by USA Today, Celtic Fyre®, returns to Abbey Stone Theatre. Younger guests can enjoy snapping a photo with Clancy the Leprechaun and saying hello to their favorite Sesame Street® friends in Sesame Street® Forest of Fun™

Included with park admission

Event Hours

EVENT TYPE

St. Patrick's Day Celebration
DATES

Mar. 13 - Mar. 17
EVENT HOURS

Park Open to Park Close
EVENT PRICE

Included with park admission

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Activities & Entertainment

Celtic Fyre®

Seven-time winner of the #1 Amusement Park Entertainment by USA Today, this fan-favorite iconic performance explores the Celtic tradition of storytelling through the universal language of dance.

Reserved Seating

Live Local Entertainment

Enjoy live local entertainment at Das Festhaus.

Thursday 3/13 – Tyler Meacham (4:30pm, 6:00pm, 7:00pm)
Friday 3/14 – Lane Rice (4:30pm, 6:00pm, 7:00pm)
Saturday 3/15 – The Darrows (12:00pm, 3:00pm, 5:00pm)
Sunday 3/16 – Good Shot Judy (12:00pm, 3:00pm, 5:00pm)
Monday 3/17 – Poisoned Dwarf (4:30pm, 6:00pm, 7:00pm)

Performers at the Killarney Village Celebration at Busch Gardens Williamsburg St. Patrick's Day Celebration.

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Killarney Village Celebration

Ireland comes to life for St. Patrick’s Day in a true Irish celebration complete with music, merriment and some of Killarney’s most iconic characters. Say hello to Mayor O’Malley and snap a photo with festive stilt walkers and townsfolk, sip on an Irish stout and rejoice in wishing good fortune for all!

A group of friends enjoying the Dublin Over performance at Busch Gardens Williamsburg St. Patrick's Day Celebration.

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Dublin Over

Stop by Ireland village to catch this melodic performance. With harmonious vocals and stunning acoustics, this band will have you dancing along to classical Irish songs and contemporary favorites.

Local Irish Dance Schools performing at Busch Gardens Williamsburg St. Patrick's Day Celebration.

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Local Irish Dance Schools

Support Virginia’s Irish Dance Schools as they show off their amazing local talent on Saturday and Sunday in the Abbey Stone Theatre.

Rides, Coasters & Kid-Friendly Fun

Guests enjoying a ride on the Apollo’s Chariot hypercoaster at Busch Gardens Williamsburg.

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Rides & Attractions

Check out the rides, coasters & kid friendly fun available while enjoying our St. Patrick's Day Celebration.

Meet Clancy the Leprechaun at Busch Gardens Williamsburg St. Patrick's Day Celebration.

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Clancy Meet & Greet

Snap a souvenir photo to remember your St. Patrick’s Day Celebration visit with Busch Gardens’ favorite leprechaun, Clancy, in Ireland.

Cocktails available at the Bürgermeister’s Hideaway specialty dining experience at Busch Gardens Williamsburg.

Bürgermeister’s Hideaway - ALL NEW Seasonal Menu

There is a tale told that somewhere tucked away in Germany’s Rhinefeld Village lies a sweet reveal, a centuries-old secret bar, that offers a different type of counter service with a drink that is contrary to its country. This hidden den, run by Busch Gardens’ iconic Bürgermeister, offers guests an opportunity to partake in a spirited experience filled with festive drinks, a fantastic ambiance, and lively interactions that will leave guests wanting more.

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