GayTravel.com's St. Patrick's Day Gay Travel Guide

Everyone is Irish on St. Patrick’s Day! This adopted seasonal feast brings lots of joy to multiple cities across the states, having parades and festivities all revolving around St. Patrick and our beloved Irish brothers and sisters. If you’re not sure what to do or where to go, check out these destinations filled with attractions and parades awaiting for you to have a great St. Patrick's Day! BOSTON One of Boston’s oldest St. Patrick’s Day traditions is the Parade through Southie. That’s South Boston to you.  Because March 17 is a Saturday this year, many of the events are happening over the weekend, and the Parade is on Sunday March 18. It begins at 1pm at the Broadway T Stop, continues down Broadway and around to Andrews Square and ends there. Best bet is to stake out a spot on Broadway and enjoy!  St. Patrick’s Day: 5 Reasons Boston is BEST LOOKING FOR A PLACE TO STAY? Boston Harbor Hotel - Book the "Just for Two" package and receive complimentary breakfast, 2 monogrammed bathrobes restaurant credit and more! XV Beacon - Enjoy a bottle of champagne and chocolate covered strawberries with the Preferred Pride Offer. Taylor House B&B - Get 5% OFF your stay when you mention Gay Travel! MIAMI St. Patrick's Day 2018 in Miami has a lot to offer for the week. There are several parades, concerts and events going on in the Miami area. Be sure to check out the local Miami Florida nightlife guide to find the perfect plans for St. Patrick's Day weekend. Here are some great events that you can’t miss  LOOKING FOR A PLACE TO STAY? Element Miami Doral - Receive discounted rates, complimentary breakfast and more! Aloft Miami Doral  - Enjoy 10% off your room night, complimentary drink passes and free WiFi. NEW YORK The New York festivities surrounding St. Patrick's Day specifically commemorate Saint Patrick, and the subsequent arrival of Christianity in Ireland. The most iconic event is the Parade that starts at 11am at 44th Street, marching up Fifth Avenue—past St. Patrick's Cathedral at 50th Street—all the way to 79th Street. It finishes around 5:00pm at the American Irish Historical Society at East 80th Street. LOOKING FOR A PLACE TO STAY? 11 Howard - Book their Work Late Play Early package and recieve $50 food and beverage credit, free WiFi and access to the gym. DALLAS The Dallas St. Patrick's Parade & Festival (formerly known as the Greenville Avenue St. Patrick's Parade) is a Dallas tradition that began in 1979 with a few vehicles and a quick trip down lower Greenville. Now the parade hosts 90+ floats, draws close to 125,000 people, and is said to offer something for everyone's taste, be it bad or good. The parade is traditionally held on the Saturday preceding St. Patrick's Day at around 11:00 AM. You should absolutely arrive early for a good viewing spot. LOOKING FOR A PLACE TO STAY? Fairmont Dallas - Treat you and a loved one to pampering with the Bed & Breakfast Package. SAN FRANCISCO San Francisco is full of fun things to do on St. Patrick's Day, including the annual parade, festival, pub crawls, and live performances. The city is also home to more than a dozen Irish bars and restaurants. This year, the holiday is on Saturday, March 17 and most festivities will take place this weekend. Every year, the United Irish Societies of San Francisco hosts a large St. Patrick's Day Parade and Festival. The 2018 celebration is set for Saturday, March 17. The highlight of the event is the St. Patrick's Day parade which starts at 11:30 am. The parade route begins at 2nd and Market streets and heads straight down Market all the way to Civic Center Plaza near San Francisco City Hall where the festival will be taking place. LOOKING FOR A PLACE TO STAY? King George Hotel - Enjoy convenient 24-hour valet parking with their Special Parking Package.