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About St. Pat's in Five Points
St. Pat’s in Five Points is a sprawling outdoor street festival in Columbia’s vibrant Five Points district. Gates open around 10:00 AM, with live music on multiple stages, a Get to the Green road race, a festive parade, and family activities at Pot O’ Gold Playland. With an annual crowd in the tens of thousands, planning ahead helps you secure a great day. We’ve got you with practical details on seating, parking, transit, and nearby options to make your experience easy and enjoyable.
Note: This page covers all the essential logistics, venues, and nearby accommodations so you can book confidently and navigate the festival like a local.
Whether you’re here for the national, regional, or local acts, St. Pat’s in Five Points delivers a lively mix across stages along with the parade route through Devine St, Harden St (Five Points) to College St. For a smoother visit, consider our recommended hotels near Five Points and Vista, plus nearby dining options to fuel your day. Secure your seats or spot early for VIP experiences like the Lucky Leprechaun VIP Lounge and exclusive hospitality along Saluda Ave venues. If you’re planning an extended weekend, we’ve included affiliate hotel partners and restaurant suggestions to streamline your stay.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Location/venue: Five Points district, festival gates at Five Points Fountain, 747 Saluda Ave, Columbia, SC 29205; parade route runs through Devine St, Harden St (Five Points) to College St.
- Event type: outdoor street festival with live music on multiple stages, a road race (Get to the Green), parade, and family activities (Pot O’ Gold Playland).
- Date/time (2026): Saturday, March 14, gates open around 10:00 AM and events run through the evening; festival activities and bands on multiple stages through the day.
- Capacity: attendance reports place the event in the tens of thousands, commonly cited around 30,000–35,000 attendees in recent years.
- Parking: satellite parking at SC State Fairgrounds RV lot (824 Andrews Rd); free shuttle service (The Comet) to festival; rideshare drop-offs at Blossom & Laurens and at Blossom & Heidt; handicap parking at 705 Saluda Ave.
- Transit: free shuttle service during the festival; rideshare drop-off/pick-up zones; plan to use shuttles from the State Fairgrounds for convenient access.
- Nearby hotels: hotels near Five Points/Vista area (e.g., Aloft Columbia Downtown) are commonly used by attendees; plan-your-stay materials provide booking options.
- Notable events hosted: Get to the Green 5K/10K, St. Pat’s Parade, Pot O’Gold Playland; VIP experiences (Lucky Leprechaun VIP Lounge, special hospitality at Saluda Ave venues) and multiple stages featuring national, regional, and local acts.