39th Annual Pensacola Beach St. Paddy’s Day Pub Crawl | March 17

The 39th Annual Pensacola Beach St. Paddy’s Day Pub Crawl returns March 17, 2026, bringing one of the Gulf Coast’s most iconic beach celebrations back to the island.

Organized by the Pensacola Beach Chamber of Commerce, this all day event features 15 participating bars and restaurants, two official routes, drink specials, live music, themed contests, and a Grand Prize Drawing to close out the day. Proceeds benefit Covenant Care.

If you are searching for St. Patrick’s Day events on Pensacola Beach or planning your March 17 weekend, here is everything you need to know.

Event Overview

Date: March 17, 2026
Location: Pensacola Beach
Stops: 15 official pub crawl locations
Routes: Wild Atlantic Way Route and Ring of Kerry Route
Grand Prize Drawing: 6:15 PM at The Sandshaker

The crawl is self guided and designed so participants can follow one of two routes around the island, visiting participating bars throughout the day.

Start the Day Right: Irish Breakfast at Crabs

Both routes begin at 9:00 AM at Crabs on the Beach with a traditional Irish Breakfast. This has become a signature kickoff moment for the event and one of the most popular stops of the morning.

Arriving early is recommended, especially for those wanting to complete the full route.

Two Routes to Choose From

Participants can follow either the Wild Atlantic Way Route or the Ring of Kerry Route. Each route includes the same participating locations but in different order, allowing flexibility and crowd distribution throughout the day.

Participating locations include:

Crabs on the Beach
Casino Beach Bar and Grille
The Salty Rose
Shaggy’s
Bamboo Willie’s
Señor Frog’s
Flounder’s
Lucky Lunch at The Landing at Red Fish Blue Fish
Red Fish Blue Fish
Sneaky Tiki
The Islander
Paddy O’Leary’s
Fish Heads
Riptides Sports Grill
Sal De Mar
The Sandshaker

The routes guide guests throughout Pensacola Beach, creating a full island experience from morning through sunset.

Lucky Lunch at The Landing

From 12:30 PM to 3:00 PM, participants can enjoy the Lucky Lunch at The Landing at Red Fish Blue Fish.

Lunch ticket includes:
Reuben sandwich
Chips
Irish margarita
Green beer

Tickets are available in advance and are strongly recommended. The first 25 Lucky Lunch tickets sold receive a free St. Paddy’s Day Beach Ball hat.

Advance purchase is encouraged as this stop typically sells out.

Grand Prize Drawing at 6:15 PM

The official celebration concludes at 6:15 PM at The Sandshaker with the Grand Prize Drawing. One participant will walk away with the top prize, closing out a full day of St. Patrick’s Day festivities on Pensacola Beach.

What to Know Before You Go

Souvenir T shirts will be available for purchase at participating locations beginning March 1.

Participants are encouraged to download the official Pub Crawl Pensacola Beach app for updates and event information.

Parking fills quickly on major event days at Pensacola Beach, so arriving early or using rideshare options is advised.

This is one of the largest St. Patrick’s Day celebrations on the Gulf Coast and consistently draws hundreds of participants each year.

Why This Event Is Unique

Unlike traditional downtown pub crawls, the Pensacola Beach St. Paddy’s Day Pub Crawl blends island atmosphere with Irish celebration. Expect live music, beachfront stops, drink specials, costumed participants, and a full day of beachside energy.

It is both a party and a fundraiser, with proceeds benefiting Covenant Care through the Pensacola Beach Chamber of Commerce.

If you are looking for St. Patrick’s Day events in Pensacola Beach, this is the signature celebration on the island.

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Pensacola Beach St. Patrick’s Day Pub Crawl 2026 Guide