Celebrating the holidays will always be special when you choose Cape Cod for your vacation destination, and maybe it is our proximity to Boston and its strong Irish community, but we have a soft spot in our hearts for St. Patrick’s Day. This guide to the fun that you will have and the relaxation you will enjoy will give you a clearer picture of what our Cape Cod villa rentals will add to your St. Patrick’s Day celebration!
People forget that our state has a strong Irish history, and although you may think that visiting in the summer is the best time to visit, St. Patrick’s Day may be a hidden gem in the spring. First, this is Cape Cod’s off-season, meaning the crowds won’t be present and you will enjoy a more authentic experience, hanging out with the locals. Secondly, many of our locals are of Irish descent, and everyone knows that the Irish really know how to throw a party! Finally, Ireland is known to be a land of magic, and your St. Patrick’s Day coastal celebration will make the holiday celebration even more magical than you dreamed it could be.
Staying home and exploring the cozy comforts found at home in our Cape Cod villa rentals may be your favorite part of your holiday adventures, especially when you choose retreats that offer ocean views. It is impossible to be bored or to feel left out of the fun and shenanigans when you are sitting on the back porch, listening to the roar of the surf and feeling the serenity in your soul, and we at Pretty Picky Properties are honored to be able to give you that unforgettable experience!
The party starts early on Cape Cod, and for some travelers, you may decide you want to visit that first weekend in March when the bulk of the celebrations occur (as shown below). Of course, there will also be wonderful shenanigans to enjoy if you do stick to your plan of arriving on or near March 17th, and we have listed those below as well, to ensure your stay never disappoints!
For the most part, the celebration is generally held the first week in March, with our nearly world-famous Cape Cod St. Patrick’s Day Parade being the one event you NEED to experience. Offering colorful floats, classic cars, and all the green you would expect, the nearly 2-mile-long parade never fails to thrill. Also offering food trucks and a beer garden, we really enjoy being able to celebrate the holiday twice in one month.
That first weekend in March is a popular one for the Irish here on Cape Cod, and our two-day-long Cape Cod Irish Festival is the perfect example. Offering Irish themed shenanigans, including food, music, and a peek into the Irish lifestyle, this celebration will make you glad you decided to visit a little earlier than you planned.
Of course, if you are here on March 17th, we can assure you that many good times and green beers will be enjoyed! The pubs and bars on Cape Cod, including Bobby Byrnes in Hyannis & Mashpee and Scally’s Irish Ale House in West Yarmouth, are known throughout the Cape for their Irish celebrations on this most sainted day of the year. Scally’s is also known for its fantastic corned beef and cabbage dinner, as is The Auld Triangle Irish Pub & Restaurant in Hyannis. The latter is a truly authentic Irish pub and will make you feel like you’ve flown across the ocean and landed in the Emerald country once you step inside the door.
March isn’t the typical time to visit Cape Cod, but in addition to the St. Patrick’s Day fun we have listed here and the local events and activities worth checking out shown above, there will be many other outdoor activities you can enjoy during your holiday visit. It will be too cold to swim, but there is nothing more stimulating and relaxing than a brisk walk along shore’s edge at daybreak or sunset, and we are sure you will want to do both. Rent a bike on a sunny day and ride along the Cape Cod Rail Trail, getting an up close and personal look at six different towns when you choose to complete the entire 26+ mile long path.
Whether you choose to visit for St. Patrick’s Day and take part in all the local festivities, or you come to Cape Cod for a vacation for any other reason, our fantastic Cape Cod vacation rentals will provide the perfect place to stay. Contact us today to book an unforgettable Cape Cod villa with Pretty Picky Properties!
![{[ listing.name ]}](https://prettypicky.com/wp-content/plugins/streamline-core/assets/images/dummy-image.jpg)