What St Patrick's Day is
St Patrick's Day, celebrated every March 17, honors Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, on the anniversary of his death. It began as a religious feast day in Ireland and, carried abroad by the Irish diaspora — especially to the United States — grew into a global celebration of Irish culture marked by parades, the color green, and a famously good time.
For most travelers today, St Patrick's Day is a party holiday: wear green, raise a glass, and join the fun. You don't have to be Irish to celebrate — that's the whole spirit of the day — which makes it a perfect excuse to go out in Cabo San Lucas and turn an ordinary March night into something memorable.
How St Patrick's Day is celebrated
The rules are simple and beloved: wear green or get pinched, and find the party. In the US, the day means parades, shamrocks, Irish music, green-dyed drinks, and bars packed wall to wall. Cities turn fountains and even rivers green, and the celebration spills from afternoon into the night.
On vacation, the tradition travels easily — it's about the green, the crowd, and the drinks. In Cabo San Lucas, travelers deck themselves out in green, the bars and clubs run special drinks, and the night becomes a loud, friendly party. It's one of the easiest holidays to celebrate anywhere in the world, and Cabo does it big.
How El Squid Roe throws St Patrick's Day
El Squid Roe goes all-green for St Patrick's Day — green drinks, green everywhere, and the whole crowd dressed to match across three floors. The DJs and live entertainment run all night, the floors stay packed with travelers and locals, and the place delivers the loud, anything-goes energy that's made it world-famous since 1989.
Green cocktails, margaritas, tequila and souvenir cups keep the party moving, and the open-air levels stay loud into the early hours. Wear your green, grab a bottle-service table for a guaranteed spot with full service, or lock in an open-bar package so the drinks flow flat-rate. Downtown Cabo fills fast on St Patrick's — book ahead to be inside when it peaks.
El Squid Roe is the loudest room in town for the holiday: a three-story bar, restaurant and nightclub right on the Marina at Blvd. Lázaro Cárdenas 1112 in downtown Cabo San Lucas. DJs and live entertainment run every floor, the open-air levels keep the green party going, and a guest list, bottle service and open-bar packages mean your group is set the moment you walk in.
St Patrick's Day in Cabo FAQ
When is St Patrick's Day?+
St Patrick's Day is March 17 every year. At El Squid Roe in downtown Cabo San Lucas, it's an all-green party across all three floors.
Is St Patrick's Day celebrated in Mexico and Cabo?+
It's not a traditional Mexican holiday, but in tourist towns like Cabo San Lucas it's a popular party night — bars and clubs go green and travelers turn out in force. El Squid Roe makes it one of the loudest nights downtown.
Does El Squid Roe celebrate St Patrick's Day?+
Yes — St Patrick's Day at El Squid Roe is an all-green party across three floors, with green drinks, DJs and live entertainment, and a crowd dressed to match.
What should I wear for St Patrick's Day in Cabo?+
Wear green — it's the whole theme of the night, and the tradition says wear green or get pinched. The more green, the better you'll fit the crowd at El Squid Roe.
What do people drink on St Patrick's Day?+
Green cocktails are the signature, and El Squid Roe runs them alongside the usual margaritas, tequila and souvenir cups all night across all three floors.
What's the best St Patrick's Day party in Cabo San Lucas?+
El Squid Roe is the headline St Patrick's party downtown — a three-story bar, restaurant and nightclub on the Marina, world-famous since 1989, going all-green until the early hours.
Is there an age requirement or dress code?+
It's an adults' nightclub party, so plan on an 18+/21+ scene. There's no formal dress code beyond wearing your green — come ready to party.
Do I need a reservation for St Patrick's Day?+
Walk-ins are welcome, but it's a busy night and downtown fills fast. A bottle-service VIP table or an open-bar package guarantees your group a spot and express entry past the line.
Where is El Squid Roe?+
Blvd. Lázaro Cárdenas 1112 in downtown Cabo San Lucas, on the Marina — three floors, world-famous since 1989. Questions: info@elsquidroe.com.
Wear your green — St Patrick's in Cabo goes all night.