Why Do We Celebrate St. Patrick's Day?
In the 5th century, the patron saint of Ireland St. Patrick's role was to spread Christianity and convert the Irish people, who mainly followed Celtic pagan traditions. He died on March 17 sometime around 461 AD, and left us the tradition to celebrate this date as St Patrick’s Day. What started out as a religious feast, the celebration came to be known as a symbol of Irish pride, which started when Ireland was under British rule and trying to reach independence.
Today, St. Patrick's Day is a mainstream cultural event, celebrating Irish identity everywhere.
How Bellevue Celebrates St. Patrick's Day 2025
Here, it's celebrated by wearing green and becoming an honorary Irish lad or lass on March 17. Enjoy indulging in a Guinness beer while feasting on authentic Irish culinary offerings like corned beef and cabbage, shepherd's pie, and Irish soda bread. Build your own pub crawl or attend any of our St. Patrick's Day celebrations. Here's how to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Bellevue - where to go, what to do, and how to make the most of it!
Paddy Coyne's Bellevue 2025 St. Patrick's Day Celebration
March 17, 11:00 a.m. to close
Along Bellevue Way, Paddy Coyne's Irish Pub is an Irish, family-owned, friendly neighborhood pub smack dab in the middle of downtown Bellevue. Starting at 12:30 p.m. there's a lineup of performances with Irish dancers, local firefighters playing pipes and drums, and more. The menu features all the Irish beer and Irish food you could ever dream of.
St. Patrick's Day at Kelsey Creek Farm
March 16, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
The City of Bellevue's Kelsey Creek Farm is a refuge for farm animals big and small. On the Sunday before St. Paddy's day, the pony will be dressed up in green decorations and the leprechaun's pot o' gold will be at the end of the rainbow in the form of a treasure hunt. There's even a crafting activity and plenty of animals to hang out with. Participants must be teams of one child and one adult and registration is available here.
Performance by The Silver Spire at Crossroads Bellevue
March 17 @ 7:00 p.m.
Head to the Market Stage at Crossroads for a family-friendly St. Patrick's Day celebration at 7 pm on Friday, March 17. They're giving out free shamrock necklaces to the tunes of The Silver Spire, which is a combination of Tony Schuler on vocals, banjo, guitar, and whistle; Leah Cupps on vocals and percussion; and Susan Burke on fiddle. You can also paint a St. Patrick's Day project at the Creatively Yours Ceramic Studio.
Farine Bakery's Irish Cream Cruffins & Irish Cream Latte
March 14 - March 17
You really won't want to miss the Irish Cream Cruffin, sugar dusted to perfection, and overflowing with Bailey's-infused chocolate cream with a hint of coffee and topped with crispy chocolate pears. Get it at Farine Bakery, and pair it with the Irish Cream Latte - don't worry, this one is non-alcoholic.
Where to Drink on St. Paddy's Day
Since St. Patrick's day falls during Lent, a time of fasting and abstinence, the Irish defined March 17th as a day to break these restrictions to celebrate their patron saint. So, in honor of St. Patrick, here are all the places you can cheers to a pint of beer.
Build Your Own St. Patrick's Day Beer Crawl
Start with Paddy Coynes Irish Pub, or perhaps end the night there for authentic Irish fare and friendliness. Across the way, Tavern Hall is a massive gastropub with plenty of beer to sip while challenging new friends to a game of shuffleboard. Sam's Tavern will be pouring beers and serving burgers throughout the day and The Redd Dogg wants you to bring fido and get the $10 Cheez and Pup-Peroni Pizzas at this pour-it-yourself spot. Tapster Bellevue is another beer aficionado's favorite, with self-serve local brews - just swipe your beer card and pour. Earls & Joey are great restaurant bars, and that rounds up all the spots for your downtown Bellevue St. Paddy's Day Crawl.
If you take the light rail and exit off of Wilburton, The Pumphouse is another family-owned establishment that's been serving beer on tap since 1978. Take the light rail to the Spring District and you'll find yourself a stone's throw away from Bellevue Brewing Company and the Bel-Red station will drop you near Cascadia Pizza Restaurant & Brewery. In east Bellevue, Steve's Bar & Grill is a multi-generation, classic neighborhood bar with plenty of regulars to hang out with.
FAQs: St. Patrick’s Day in Bellevue
📍 Where is the best place to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Bellevue?
Paddy Coyne’s is Bellevue’s go-to Irish pub, while many other local pubs and family-owned breweries offer festive drinks and festive vibes.
🍀 Are there family-friendly St. Patrick’s Day events in Bellevue?
Yes! Kelsey Creek Farm has a St. Paddy's Day celebration with a pony in green, and the Market Stage at Crossroads is hosting a special St. Patrick's day performance on March 17.
🍻 Do Bellevue bars serve green beer?
Yes! Many bars, including Paddy Coyne’s, serve green beer and Irish stout specials.
