Town of Parker offering St. Patrick’s Day Activities
The Shamrock Hunt
Ready to test your luck? The Shamrock Hunt in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day returns March 10 to 17. During this special scavenger hunt all around Parker, Lucky the Leprechaun will hide 10 shamrock signs throughout trails, parks, the downtown area and at Town facilities. If you are lucky enough to find one, you could win a prize!
Once you spot a hidden shamrock, take a photo with it and share it on the Town’s Facebook page (@TownOfParkerCO) by 10 a.m. on March 18 to be entered into a prize drawing.
Community members are eligible to enter multiple times as long as they find different shamrocks!
For more information about this fun activity, call 303.805.3147 or visit ParkerCO.gov.
There are a couple of local bars that are having green festivities in honor of St Paddy’s Day in Parker… take a look below!
DOWNHILL BREWING ST. PADDY’S FUN 2025
18921 Plaza Dr, Parker, CO 80134, USA
Live Irish Music- Celtic Chaos
Mar 15, 2025, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Wear your green attire and put on your dancing shoes for Celtic Chaos! They’ll be bringing you the sounds of Ireland while we pour you green beer, Irish Stout, and Irish Red Ale.
Mar 16, 2025, 2:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Our annual tradition of the Irish Dancers continues! Come by and experience the Irish dances from Celtic Steps as you enjoy green beer, Irish Stout, and Irish Red Ale! Be sure to tip the lasses as it helps pay their trip to Ireland to compete.
Lone Tree Brewing (Parker)
18425 W. Pony Express Dr., Unit 125, Parker.
Saturday, March 15. 11 a.m. $4 Pours of Irish Red. Blonde Irish Coffee Stout – Special release on Saturday. The Celtic Chicken will be bringing the flavor.
Lone Tree Brewing
8222 Park Meadows Dr., Ste. 8222, Lone Tree.
Saturday, March 15. 11 a.m. $4 Pours of Irish Red. Blonde Irish Coffee Stout – Special release on Saturday. Wing Daddy’s Food Truck will be bringing the flavor.
Resolute Brewing Company
Saturday, March 15. 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Celtic dancers by The Celtic Steps at 1 p.m. Live music at 4:30 p.m. by The Dollhouse Thieves. Irish food specials from Nickel City Provisions. 7286 S Yosemite St., Ste 110, Centennial.
Irish Recipes
Shepherds Pie
An Irish friend of mine (Lorna O’Brien) let it be known that Corned Beef and Cabbage is NOT a traditional Irish meal, but Shepherds Pie is.
These handheld individual shepherds pies look great and I love the Cilantro Clover accents on the top.
Cream Cheese Crust
Ingredients
4 oz. cold butter (1 stick)
4 oz. cream cheese
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 cup whole milk, plus 2-3 tablespoons
Shepherd’s Pie Filling
Ingredients
1 large onion, diced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 lb. ground lamb
2 medium carrots, diced
1 medium Yukon gold potato, diced (or 1/2 cup leftover mashed potatoes)
1/2 cup frozen peas
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 sprigs fresh thyme
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 tablespoon flour
1 can dark beer (such as Guinness)
Splash heavy cream
CLICK FOR SHEPHERDS PIE DIRECTIONS
Gluten-Free Saint Patrick’s Day Recipes
Looking for traditional Saint Patrick’s Day fare? You’re in luck! Soda bread, corned beef, shepherds pie – oh my! See the full gluten-free menu below.
| Irish Soda Bread Authentic Irish Colcannon Traditional Shepherd’s Pie Slow Cooker Corned Beef & Cabbage Irish Cream Macarons |
Tips for Saint Patricks Day from the Parker PD
Saint Patrick’s Day in Denver
Denver’s Saint Patricks Day Parade is March 12, 2022
