St. Patrick's Day Celebration



Event Dates

Mar
05
 
–
Mar
28

Event sessions & hours vary based on event date. View the park calendar for operating hours for your preferred date.


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FOR THE FIRST TIME IN OVER A YEAR, GUESTS CAN EXPLORE THE WHOLE PARK!

Why limit St. Patrick’s Day to one day when you can celebrate all month long? Irish spirit, luck and festivity fill Killarney village at Busch Gardens® St. Patrick’s Day Celebration, an ALL-NEW limited-capacity special event on select dates from March 5-28, 2021.

MEMBER DAY is March 13 and is exclusively for active Basic, Unlimited, Premier & Platinum Members. Reservations required.

 

Stroll through ALL TEN of the park’s decorated villages, with eighteen of your favorite rides and coasters, authentic live entertainment, family-friendly activities, classic pub fare and a St. Patrick’s Day staple-- green beer. Celebrate twenty years of Irish dance at Busch Gardens in Das Festhaus, with a tribute performance honoring Irish Thunder, Emerald Beat and Celtic Fyre®. Younger guests can enjoy a themed scavenger hunt, snapping a photo with Clancy the Leprechaun, and saying hello to their favorite Sesame Street® friends in Sesame Street® Forest of Fun™.

 

Join us for Busch Gardens St. Patrick’s Day Celebration, a limited-capacity special event experience. Reservations required.


TICKETS & RESERVATIONS AVAILABLE NOW

To help ensure a safe and fun experience at the park, all guests are required to make a reservation prior to visiting. The reservation process is now open with a single-day ticket starting at only $39.99 per person. Purchase Tickets »

 

Admission is included for active Membership, Annual Pass, Fun Card, Preschool Pass, Military Pass, Waves of Honor Tickets, or previously purchased 2020 Spring or Summer Single-Day Tickets, simply make a reservation for the date desired. Create a Reservation »

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  • St. Patrick's Day Celebration Entertainment
    St. Patrick's Day Celebration Entertainment

    • Ireland 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. Snap a photo with festive stilt walkers and townsfolk, sip on an Irish stout and rejoice in wishing good fortune for all!
    • Celtic celebration: a busch gardens tribute to irish dance – Celebrating 20 years of Irish dance at Busch Gardens, this tribute on Das Festhaus stage honors favorite performances through the years such as Irish Thunder, Emerald Beat and Celtic Fyre. Sing along to classic tunes celebrating Irish tradition and immerse yourself in the thunderous sound of step dance.
    • emerald ensemble – Sláinte! Prepare to be serenaded by this interactive group of strolling vocalists singing contemporary songs with a unique Irish twist. You won’t be able to resist clapping along to these charming performers! 
    • st. paddy's dj – Your favorite Irish jig band is back in Ireland for St. Patrick’s Day Celebration! Sing along to traditional folk tunes such as Danny Boy and The Wild Rover as you sip on your favorite pub fare.
    • local irish dance schools – Support Virginia’s Irish Dance Schools as they show off their amazing local talent on Saturdays in San Marco Theatre. 

     

    St. Patrick's Day Celebration Entertainment

     

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  • Griffon Roller Coaster
    Griffon Roller Coaster
    Apollo's Chariot
    Battering Ram
    Kids riding The Little Balloons
    Finnegan's Flyer
    Der Roto Baron

  • COASTERS & RIDES
    FOR THRILL-SEEKERS OF ALL AGES

    Soar through the sky on one of our iconic roller coaster or spin & fly on more of your favorite thrill rides:

    • NEW! Griffon*
    • NEW! Apollo's Chariot*
    • NEW! The Little Balloons*
    • NEW! Battering Ram
    • NEW! DaVinci's Cradle
    • NEW! Turkish Delight
    • NEW! The Trade Wind
    • Verbolten*
    • InvadR*
    • Finnegan's Flyer™
    • Busch Gardens Railway
    • Le Catapult
    • Kinder Karussel
    • Der Roto Baron
    • Der Wirbelwind
    • Prince Elmo's Spire
    • Oscar's Whirly Worm
    • Grover's Alpine Express

    *Please note that colder temperatures or inclement weather conditions may impact ride operations during the event.

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St. Patrick's Day Celebration

MEMBER DAY - MARCH 13

Members, join us March 13 for an exclusive day just for you!  We’re raising our glasses to say thank you for your loyal and dedicated support.

Enjoy all the Irish spirit and festivities during St. Patrick’s Day Celebration and then head over to San Marco Theatre to rock out to The Fighting Jamesons as they deliver a special performance of traditional-style Irish music with an energetic modern-day twist. There will be one performance per session. This day is open to all active Basic, Unlimited, Premier and Platinum Members. Reservations Required.

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  • Scavenger Hunt

    Leprechaun Scavenger Hunt

    Our youngest guests can join in the St. Patrick’s Day fun with the Leprechaun Scavenger Hunt. Grab a clue sheet at the Welcome Center and see if you can find all nine lucky leprechauns hiding in the park. These clever fellows have a real knack for finding hiding spots, so be sure to think out of the box! Once complete, redeem a prize at the Emporium in England.

  • Clancy Meet and Greet during St. Patrick's Day Celebration at Busch Gardens Williamsburg

    Clancy Meet & Greet

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

  • Shamrock Surprise Squad during St. Patrick's Day Celebration at Busch Gardens Williamsburg

    Shamrock Surprise Squad

    Feeling lucky? Our Shamrock Surprise Squad brings the luck of the Irish to a new level! If you get ‘shamrocked’ by Miss Molly Malone or Mayor O’Malley during your visit, show it off in a selfie for the chance to be featured on our social channels.

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    Sesame Street® Forest of Fun

    The luck and magic of the Irish can be found in Sesame Street Forest of Fun. Enjoy a family-friendly land with kid-friendly rides and physically distant photo opportunities with your favorite Sesame Street friends.

    Visit the Forest of Fun
  • Scottish Highland Cows

    Highland Stables

    Don’t forget to pay your furry friends a visit! Stop by the Highland Stables and say hello to the clydesdale horses, border collies and more.

    See Animals
  • Clydes & Collies Tour

    Animal Tours

    Want to learn more about our amazing animals? Book a tour and get an up-close look where you'll will be able to visit our Clydesdales and Border Collies or connect with animal specialists to learn how we care for our amazing wolves and assist in a feeding.

    Book a Tour
  • Dining

    Specialty Dining

    Guests can embark on a flavor-filled journey to enjoy Irish-themed fare like corned beef and cabbage, bangers and colcannon, Guinness® mousse, plus a wide variety of rotating specialty brews such as Kilkenny, Guinness® and Smithwick’s.

  • Specialty merchandise during St. Patrick's Day Celebration at Busch Gardens Williamsburg

    Shopping

    With amazing gift ideas such as Irish themed sparkling crystal, warm woolen goods, Guinness ® apparel, and other Irish-themed gifts you’ll think you've reached the end of the rainbow.

  • Clancy

    Reservations

    Busch Gardens St. Patrick's Day Celebration is included with active Memberships, Annual Passes, Fun Cards, Military Passes, Preschool Pass, Waves of Honor Tickets, Member FREE Guest Ticket, and previously purchased Spring & Summer 2020 Single-Day Tickets. All guests are required to make a reservation prior to attending the event.

    Create a Reservation
  • Busch Gardens Memberships starting at $10.99 per month.

    Become a Member

    Get access to Busch Gardens St. Patrick's Day Celebration, plus more seasonal events and exclusive benefits such as free parking, in-park discounts and more!

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