The 9th Annual Irish Flag Raising

Kick off St. Patrick’s Day at the 9th Annual Irish Flag Raising on Friday, March 17, 2023.

The ceremony starts at 7:30 a.m. at the flagpole in front of Chick-fil-A in Five Points South and will be led by the Birmingham Irish Cultural Society. This event is an opportunity to pay tribute to this year’s Grand Marshal and start the holiday festivities early! The ceremony will include a pipe performance, the announcement of this year’s Grand Marshal and an Irish blessing.

Eat, Drink and be Green in Five Points South!

Irish Flag Raising & The Great Birmingham Irish Toast

Kick off St. Patrick’s Day at the 9th Annual Irish Flag Raising on Friday, March 17, 2023.

The ceremony starts at 7:30 a.m. at the flagpole in front of Chick-fil-A in Five Points South and will be led by the Birmingham Irish Cultural Society. This event is an opportunity to pay tribute to this year’s Grand Marshal and start the holiday festivities early! The ceremony will include a pipe performance, the announcement of this year’s Grand Marshal and an Irish blessing.

Eat, Drink and be Green in Five Points South!

Irish Flag Raising Ceremony Program

7:30 a.m. to 8:00 a.m.

  • Opening remarks from parade day organizers

  • Parade Marshall announcement & presenting of the parade sash

  • Remarks from Grand Marshal

  • Irish flag raising & bagpiper Ryan Morrison

  • Irish blessing

  • Closing remarks

Irish Flag Raising Ceremony Program

7:30 a.m. to 8:00 a.m.

  • Opening remarks from parade day organizers

  • Parade Marshall announcement & presenting of the parade sash

  • Remarks from Grand Marshal

  • Irish flag raising & bagpiper Ryan Morrison

  • Irish blessing

  • Closing remarks

The Great Birmingham Irish Toast

6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

  • Procession Black Market Bar & Grill

  • Public buys a pint & shot

  • Toast lead by Birmingham Irish Cultural Society Chair

  • Stay around after toast for some dinner.

Come back Saturday, March 18 for the 39th Annual St. Patrick’s Day parade in Five Points! The parade travels up 20th Street starting at 1:30 p.m. Area restaurants and bars will offer food and drink specials along with hosting live entertainment beginning at 11 a.m. and lasting until O’So very late.

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Come back Saturday, March 18 for the 39th Annual St. Patrick’s Day parade in Five Points! The parade travels up 20th Street starting at 1:30 p.m. Area restaurants and bars will offer food and drink specials along with hosting live entertainment beginning at 11 a.m. and lasting until O’So very late.

Click here to learn more.

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Enjoy Irish drink specials from Mon. Mar. 13 – Sat, Mar. 18 and food specials Fri. Mar. 17 – Sat. Mar. 18. at participating bars and restaurants. And be sure to catch some live music and entertainment.

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Come back Saturday for the Five Points St. Patrick’s Parade, kids’ activities, all-day entertainment and delicious food and drink specials.

Enjoy Irish drink specials from Mon. Mar. 13 – Sat, Mar. 18 and food specials Fri. Mar. 17 – Sat. Mar. 18. at participating bars and restaurants. And be sure to catch some live music and entertainment.

CLICK HERE TO SEE WHAT’S ON THE MENU

Come back Saturday for the Five Points St. Patrick’s Parade, kids’ activities, all-day entertainment and delicious food and drink specials.

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