While St. Patrick’s Day isn’t traditionally a party holiday, here in America, it’s become a good excuse to pack the pubs, dance to some upbeat Celtic tunes and drink green-tinted beers.

This year, the holiday falls on a Saturday, so you know there will be more parties than you can handle. Just be sure to drink responsibly and get home safely. 

Here’s 20 parties across Phoenix to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day.

Seamus McCaffrey’s

Seamus McCaffrey’s annual party will take place in the bar and outside on Monroe Street in downtown Phoenix. The bash features live music from Seanachie from noon to 3 p.m., Saints of Eirinn from 4 to 8 p.m. and Traveler from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.  Traditional Irish fare, including corned beef and cabbage, corned-beef sandwiches and Irish stew, will be $10 each, and there will also be whiskey cake. Proceeds will go to the United Phoenix Firefighters Emerald Society. 

Details: 9 a.m.-2 a.m. Friday, March 17. 18 W. Monroe St., Phoenix. No cover before noon, $10 starting at noon. 602-253-6081, seamusmccaffreys.com. 

The Dubliner

The north Phoenix pub will feature 10 bands throughout the day, as well as Irish dancers and bagpipe performers. Patrons can enjoy the traditional Irish buffet for $11.99 and drink specials throughout the day. 

Details: Bar opens at 9 a.m. Friday, March 17. 3841 E. Thunderbird Road, Phoenix. No cover before noon, $5 starting at noon. 602-867-0984, dublinerpub.com. 

Shamrock Fest

The second annual festival at downtown Chandler’s Murphy’s Law will take place at Dr. AJ Chandler Park. Entertainment will be provided by Alien Ant Farm, Wyves, Highest Conspiracy, Carvin Jones and more. The bash will also feature a beer and cocktail garden, bagpipe players, giant beer pong and jumbo corn hole, local vendors, food trucks and more. The event is family-friendly, and there will be a kids zone to keep your little ones busy.

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Details: 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday, March 17. Dr. AJ Chandler Park, 178 E. Commonwealth Ave., Chandler. $10. $80 for VIP. Free for children ages 12 and younger. 480-812-1588, holyshamrocks.com.

Rosie McCaffrey’s Irish Restaurant and Pub

The popular Phoenix pub opens at 8 a.m., and this year’s party will benefit the Fallen Heroes Wreath Program Arizona. Start the morning off with an Irish coffee and a full Irish breakfast. Music starts on the main stage outside at 10 a.m. with the Whiskey Rats, followed by AZ Seanachie and then Stranted Campers. Inside, Stilicho will start performing at 8:30 p.m.

Details: 8 a.m.-2 a.m. Saturday, March 17. 906 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix. No cover before noon, price TBD   after 12 p.m. 602-241-1916, rosiemccaffreys.com.

McFadden’s Restaurant and Saloon

Get to the Westgate Entertainment District pub starting at 6 a.m. for the kegs and eggs breakfast. Throughout the day and night, there will be Lucky-Charms-eating contests, a dunk tank, green-bikini contests, bag pipes, face-painting, green beer and Irish fare. Party guests can enter for a chance to win a trip to Ireland. Packages are available. 

Details: 6 a.m.-2 a.m. Saturday, March 17. 9425 W. Coyotes Blvd., Glendale. $10 general admission, $300-$500 for packages. 623-872-0022, mcfaddensglendale.com, buyblitztickets.com/FqqnO.

Fibber Magees Irish Pub

The Chandler pub is starting the celebration early with nine days of parties. The fun starts March 9 with the Saints of Eirinn; the Spirited Lads on March 10; Frank Mackey on March 11; David McDerry on March 12; Lenny Kelleher on March 13; an acoustic performance by Saints of Eirinn on March 14; Ward of the Kings on March 15 and then the Big Fellahs on March 16. On St. Patrick’s Day, the pub hosts a block party, with music starting at 11:30 a.m. featuring Wide Awake, Spirited Lads, Open Beta and Whisky Rats.

Details: 8 p.m. bands start on March 9-10, and 16; 7 p.m. bands start March 11-15. Bar opens at 8 a.m. on Saturday, March 17. 1989 W. Elliot Road, Chandler. $10 cover after 11 a.m. on Saturday only. Free on the other days. $10 cover after 11 a.m. on Saturday only. 480-722-9434, fibbermageespub.com.

Skeptical Chymist

This north Scottsdale Irish pub hosts five days of entertainment. March 13 is the Irish Pub Quiz; Ronnie Winters will perform March 14; Mike Maleckar will be on stage on March 15 and Purely Simple will play on March 16. On St. Patrick’s Day, the lineup features the Spirited Lads, Open Beta, Wide Awake and Lenny Kelleher.

Details: 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 13, and Friday, March 16. 6 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, March 14-15. Music starts at noon March 17. 15688 N. Pima Road, Scottsdale. $10 cover after 11 a.m. on Saturday only. 480-609-8677, skepticalchymist.com.

RT O’Sullivan’s Sports Grill

The longtime Irish pub will host a bash featuring bagpipers, Irish step dancers and an Irish fiddler duo. The bar will server “monster-sized” green beers, and food options include corned beef and cabbage, Reuben sandwiches and shepherd’s pie. Dueling piano performers will play from 8 p.m. to midnight.

Details: Bar opens at 9 a.m. Saturday, March 17. 6646 E. Superstition Springs, Mesa. Free. 480-396-9933. rtosullivans.com.

Irish Wolfhound Restaurant and Pub

This West Valley bar will feature music all day long on St. Patrick’s Day, as well as an outdoor tented area with more bars, bagpipers and Irish dancers. The celebration will start with the Spirited Lads, Pete Cummings Band, the CheekTones, Faded Jeans and Tripwire. A portion of the proceeds will go to Surprise Firefighters Charities. After 8 p.m., no one younger than 21 years old is allowed in the bar. The event will be cash only.

Details: Bar opens at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 17. Irish Wolfhound Restaurant and Pub, 16811 N. Litchfield Road, Surprise. $5 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., $10 after 5 p.m. 623-214-1004, irishwolfhoundpub.com.

Rula Bula

The St. Patrick’s Day celebration at the Mill Avenue pub features performances by bagpipers and Irish step dancers. Music begins at 1 p.m. with Trevor Jones, Whisky Rats and the Sullivans. The festival also includes Guinness, Teeling Whiskey, Jameson and Tullamore Dew promotions.

Details: Bar opens at 8 a.m. Saturday, March 17. 401 S. Mill Ave., Tempe. Free. 480-929-9500, rulabula.com.

Scottsdale Shamrock Crawl

Scottsdale Bar Crawls hosts this St Paddy’s Day pub crawl, which will include stops at Bevvy, Whiskey Row, Old Town Gringos, Wasted Grain and others. Participants receive three vouchers for1-cent drinks, which must be used at certain times. Check the website for the full schedule, which will be announced on March 16. 

Details: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, March 17. Downtown Scottsdale, 4209 N. Craftsman Court. $20. scottsdaleshamrockcrawl.com.

Tim Finnegan’s Irish Restaurant & Bar

This is the first St. Patrick’s Day for the Irish pub in its new Glendale location. The bar will feature a performance by Jason Devore of Authority Zero on Friday night. On Saturday, the bar opens at 7 a.m. with an outdoor tent and Trotters Wake going on stage at 11 a.m. At 4 p.m., Harley O’ Davidson will perform, and Wide Awake will close out the night starting at 8 p.m. Want to keep the party going? Head back to the bar on Sunday afternoon for Frank Makay. 

Details: 7 p.m. band starts on Friday, March 16. 7 a.m.-2 a.m. Saturday, March 17. 2 p.m. musician starts on Sunday, March 18. 17045 N 59th Ave., Glendale. Free admission on Friday and Sunday. $10-$15 for general admission, and $20 for VIP on Saturday. 602-875-8331, timfinnegans.com. 

Padre Murphy’s

This 25th annual event features a big outdoor tent and a full day of music, including performances by Status, the Herndon Brothers, Mesa Caldedonian Pipe Band, bagpipers and more. Starting at 11 a.m., guests can dine on corned beef and cabbage, Bailey’s cheesecake and enjoy green drinks. Leprechauns, face painters and clowns will be at the bar up until 5 p.m. when it’s family-friendly, then it will turn into a 21-and-older venue after.

Details: Doors open at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 17. 4338 W. Bell Road, Glendale. Free before 2 p.m., $10 from 2 to 5 p.m., $15 after 5 p.m. 602-547-9406, padremurphys.com.

Sandbar Mexican Grill

If you’re looking for a different atmosphere, head to one of the Sandbar locations for St. Patrick’s Day. Drink specials include $3 green beer, $5 Shamrock-aritas and baby Guinness beers, and $6 Irish Car Bombs. Corned-beef-and-cabbage tacos will be served all day for $13. DJs will perform all night long. And if you’re out on Friday night, the bartenders will tap the green beer kegs at 5 p.m.

Details: 11 a.m.-2 a.m. Saturday, March 17. 7200 W. Ray Road, Chandler, 480-961-1700. 21001 N. Tatum Blvd., Phoenix, 480-585-5900. sandbaraz.com. 

Old Town Gringos

The patio bar in downtown Scottsdale will feature $5 Guinness beers, $6 Jameson shots and $7 Irish Car Bomb cocktails, as well as corned-beef-and-cabbage fajitas, tacos, and nachos. The Josh Roy Band, DJ Tranzl8r and Trey Odum Band will perform. 

Details: 11 a.m.-2 a.m. Saturday, March 17. 4209 N. Craftsman Court, Scottsdale. Free. 480-423-3800, oldtowngringos.com.

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Boondocks Patio & Grill

Opening up at 6 a.m., this Scottsdale bar with a sprawling patio starts St. Patrick’s Day off with a Kegs and Eggs Party, featuring green-tortilla burritos, green pancakes and green beer. Live music starts at 3 p.m. with Dayweather, followed by the Black Moods at 9 p.m., and DJ Area 4 playing in between. 

Details: 6 a.m.-2 a.m. Saturday, March 17. 4341 N. 75th St., Scottsdale. 480-949-8454, boondocksaz.com. 

Clancy’s Pub

The Scottsdale pub hosts a pre-holiday happy hour on Friday with the Analog Outlaws and the EzD’z Band performing on the outdoor stage. At 6 a.m. on St. Patrick’s Day, the pub doors open, serving green eggs and ham, which is free with the purchase of a drink. Trevor Jones goes on stage at 11 a.m., then Harley Harkins and Glendale Pipes and Drums will play at 1 p.m., and ending with Stompbox and High Plains Hangover, who will play in the evening. There will also be green beer and shot promos throughout the day. On Sunday, Clancy’s hosts a brunch. 

Details: 5 p.m. event starts Friday, March 16. 6 a.m. bar opens Saturday, March 17. 9 a.m. bar opens Sunday, March 18. 4432 N. Miller Road, Scottsdale. $5 cover starting at 1 or 2 p.m. 480-990-8797, clancyspubscottsdale.com. 

Monastery Mesa

The sprawling east Valley pub and outdoor area will host a laidback St. Patrick’s Day gathering with $5 Irish Car Bombs and Jameson shots, $3 green beer and $8 plates of corned beef and cabbage. The band Gravity will take the stage at 7 p.m. 

Details: 11 a.m.-1 a.m. Saturday, March 17. 4810 E. McKellips Road, Mesa. 480-474-4477, themonasterybar.com. 

Harold’s Cave Creek Corral

The Cave Creek institution hosts O’Harold’s St. Patrick’s Day Party, featuring an authentic Irish buffet with corned beef and cabbage, shepherd’s pie, Mulligan stew and more. The Sheila Maguire Band will play at 1 p.m., Karen O. takes the stage at 5 p.m., and the Crown Kings close out the evening starting at 9 p.m. Bartenders will be pouring green beers, Jameson and Guinness and Smithwick’s, which will all be on special. 

Details: Noon-2 a.m. Saturday, March 17. 6895 E. Cave Creek Road, Cave Creek. Free. 480-488-1906, haroldscorral.com. 

Dirty Dogg Saloon

Party maven Raven Valdes hosts a St. Patrick’s Day bash at the north Scottsdale saloon with a big outdoor tent. Music will be provided by Chad Wilson Bailey, 74th Street Band, AZ/DZ and Whiskey’s Quicker. The Q Up! Barbecue truck will be on site and partiers can sip on themed drinks.

Details: 2 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturday, March 17. 10409 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale. $10. 480-231-9999, ravenevents.com.

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