St. Patrick’s Day Celebration

For the first time in over a year, guests of Busch Gardens in Williamsburg can explore the whole park! See all 10 decorated villages and ride on 18 rides and coasters (including the Sesame Street® Forest of Fun for little ones!), enjoy authentic Irish food and live entertainment, family-friendly activities, and of course, St. Paddy’s festivities at the St. Patrick’s Day Celebration!

While the entire park is open to guests, this is a limited-capacity event happening on select dates through March 28, 2021. So make your reservation, grab a green beer, and enjoy St. Patrick’s Day all month long!

Live Music and Entertainment

IRELAND VILLAGE CELEBRATION

Ireland comes to life for St. Patrick’s Day Celebration in a true Irish celebration complete with music, merriment and some of Killarney’s most iconic characters. Snap a photo with festive stilt walkers and townsfolk, sip on an Irish stout and rejoice in wishing good fortune for all!

CELTIC CELEBRATION: A BUSCH GARDENS TRIBUTE TO IRISH DANCE

Celebrating 20 years of Irish dance at Busch Gardens, this tribute on Das Festhaus stage honors favorite performances through the years such as Irish Thunder, Emerald Beat and Celtic Fyre. Sing along to classic tunes celebrating Irish tradition and immerse yourself in the thunderous sound of step dance.

EMERALD ENSEMBLE

Sláinte! Prepare to be serenaded by this interactive group of strolling vocalists singing contemporary songs with a unique Irish twist. You won’t be able to resist clapping along to these charming performers! 

PADDY’S DJ

The festivity continues throughout the park with a dance party in Oktoberfest. DJ Melody is back and spinning electronic dance music favorites from the top of Das Festhaus.

LOCAL IRISH DANCE SCHOOLS

Support Virginia’s Irish Dance Schools as they show off their amazing local talent on Saturdays in San Marco Theatre. 

And that’s not all! A leprechaun scavenger hunt, specialty Irish food and drink all throughout the park, animal tours, and more await at the St. Patrick’s Day Celebration. 

As always, we have the perfect stay for you (less than 5 miles from Busch Gardens!) when you book with us!