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Early Irish immigrants were unable to predict modern St. Patrick's Day celebrations. And it’s clear to see why!
After all, in the 19th century, immigrants observed St. Patrick's Day, which is usually on March 17. This is in honor of St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. It also works as a means to embrace their new country and respect their ancestry. Parades, food, and a little bit of partying were frequently included.
St. Patrick's Day wasn't commemorated in Ireland until much later. Now it is a national holiday, and all public offices and schools are closed. Now that you know how it is celebrated in Ireland, let’s find out how it is celebrated here. This is things to do in Wilmington NC for St. Patty’s Day.
Join in the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade event in downtown's historic district. This is to celebrate everything Irish! One of the highest populations of Irish-Americans in the country is in Wilmington.
At Fourth & King Street, the Parade begins. It continues up King Street. Rodney Square is the site of the Grandstand. The Parade finishes close to 14th Street and continues down King Street. The Post-Parade Hooley is held here in a parking lot under a big tent.
Take along a warm hat, gloves, and shoes if the weather is chilly. You should include sunglasses, suntan lotion, and a hat for a sunny day.
Regardless of the weather, the parade continues! Experience the beauty of the:
Bring your finest festive green attire for this enjoyable event, rain or shine! Don’t forget to head on over to Wilmington’s Downtown historic district!
Are you looking for a friendly neighborhood spiderman? Sorry, I mean a friendly neighborhood bar? Well then, Seven Mile Post is for you!
The Seven Mile Post offers a welcoming environment! Get served by amazing bartenders that really know how to be creative with cocktails. They also have 12 draft beers on tap, more than 70 cans of different beers, and alcoholic slushies!
At Seven Mile Post, you can play a friendly game of:
You can also grab yourself some wonderful food from The Xtra Mile on their back patio. Imagine unwinding on their front porch. In one of their new single or double-seated rocking chairs! All while listening to live music on their front porch.
For St. Patty’s Day 2023, Audiomelt hit up Seven Mile Post! This is part of their St. Patty’s celebration along with much more! For those of you that don’t know who Audiomelt is, they are a rock band based in Wilmington. They combine more technical elements of current metal with classic grunge tones.
Seven Mile Post is located at 7219 Market Street, Wilmington, NC. Be sure to check out their website to find out about future St. Patty’s Day events!
Ogden Tap Room is easily accessible and situated at 7324 Market Street. They are ideal if you want a cozy local pub and restaurant.
Great beer, in the opinion of the Ogden Room, should be paired with excellent cuisine! And that’s exactly what they provide. For a completely new variety of appetizing options, they have redesigned their menu!
For your enjoyment, Ogden Tap Room has more than 40 beers on tap. You can also spend the day relaxing on their roomy deck while enjoying excellent live music! Wilmington by far has the best pubs with the greatest beers!
Are you ready to celebrate with Ogden Tap Room for St. Patty’s Day? 2023 sees their 5th annual St. Paddy’s Day celebration with Flannel Rebellion and Jameson! Who knows what the next few years will bring? Lucky for you, they have an online event calendar, so check out their website for more details!
The ancient Jacobi Hardware warehouse, which is now home to Waterline Brewing. It is situated on Surry Street right next to the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge. This beautiful antique building has a rich past. It was constructed in several stages during the 1930s and 1940s. They utilized rough-sawn heart-pine timbers, concrete blocks, and cinder blocks. Parts of the structure were modernized to meet contemporary needs. They have worked hard to maintain the original structure's appearance and feel though. They have a lovely:
You can also join in on one of their tours. During these, their team will explain the brewing process. Oh, and also some of the background information and specifics of their property. But back to why we are here.
Do you have any Hooley experience? Because unless you attend an Irish Hooley, you haven't truly understood what a Hooley is! Hooley Under The Bridge is held at Waterline Brewing Company. This can be viewed as a St. Patrick's Day celebration.
The Hooley has almost equaled the St. Patrick's Day Parade in terms of tradition. Take pleasure in some of the most cherished Irish customs, like:
Waterline Brewing really knows how to throw a party! For information about upcoming events, check out their website! Or head on over to 721 Surry Street in Wilmington, North Carolina.
After getting accepted to ECU, I started looking for things to do in and around Greenville, NC. However, my searches kept taking me to places in South Carolina! There must be things to do around ECU, so I started asking other students. They kept telling me to graduate and move away! This inspired me to begin exploring eastern North Carolina and build this website as a showcase of the places to go, sights to see, and things to do all over eastern NC. I have fallen in love with this region and started taking up roots here. After graduating, I didn't move away - I bought a house here and continue to explore eastern North Carolina.
