Spring isn't too far away as the Great Lakes State gears up for St. Patrick's Day. 

The calendar is loaded with celebrations across the Mitten. 

The 50th Annual Clare Irish Festival tops the bill March 11-15.

Clare’s Irish Festival is known for attracting thousands to their one-of-a-kind celebration.

A number of musical performances are on the program, such as Chelsea House Orchestra at Ideal Theater.

In addition, there are barrel races and food trucks. Plus an Irish Comedy Tour show and a Leprechaun Contest.

Get ready for the 2025 Grand Rapids St. Patrick's Day Parade. This family-friendly event takes place Saturday, March 15 at 11:00 a.m. 

Irish Off Ionia kicks off the same time at Calder Plaza. There will be loads of live music, dancers and other entertainment in the spirit of St. Paddy.

Tickets are $25.

West Michigan has numerous events slated for St. Patrick's Day.

Join the fun in Downtown Holland! The parade starts at noon, from Holland Civic Center moving east up 8th Street to Columbia Avenue.

Kids are welcome — don't forget to wear green!

Ludington has several things on tap for the mid-March holiday. They include great tunes, cold beer and Irish cheer.

A St. Patrick's Day Celebration Parade will happen in Downtown Grand Ledge March 15.

Green Beer, Girl Scout Cookies and an Irish stew cookoff are included.

The Sun Theater will host a post-parade party with Glen Erin Drum & Pipe Band and Hubbardston Irish Dancers.

The 70th Bay City St. Patrick's Day Parade will be held March 16.

 Bay City puts on a St. Patrick's Day soiree like few others.

Marching bands, pipe bands, and floats will march down the street led by a Parade Marshal. That is just to start. 

Corktown is home to The Detroit St. Patrick's Day Parade. It's scheduled for March 16.

The parade typically draws 80,000-100,000 people, making it one of the largest St. Patrick’s parades in the country.

It features floats, marching bands, color guard units and so much more.

Many other municipalities in southeast Michigan have plans to celebrate St. Paddy's. 

Ferndale features an Irish Folk Music History and Sing-A-Long at the city's library. 

Lake Orion presents Leprechaun Days at Canterbury Village March 15 and 16.

Monday, March 17 will feature a St. Patrick's Day Party at Canterbury.