Leadville’s Irish Weekend 2026

Join us for a beautiful weekend in Leadville celebrating her Irish heritage! Events include musical events, play, memorial, dedications, and even a practice St. Patrick’s Day parade that has been running for over 70 years!

Friday 9/18:

7pm – Sunset “Sing Song” gathering at The Irish Miners’ Memorial in Evergreen Cemetery

Saturday 9/19:

12pm – Practice St Patrick’s Day Parade along historic Harrison Ave starting at 9th street heading south – all are welcome to join in

4:30pm – Reading and signing of Molly “MK” Sturdevant’s book “The Sleepers,” at the Healy House Museum.

The book takes place in Leadville during the silver panic of 1893. Molly worked closely on the research and development of both the Healy House’s exhibit Unearthed and the Irish Miners Memorial. The reading and signing will be free and copies of the book available to purchase in the gift shop.

7pm – Young Dubliners concert at the Tabor Opera House

9pm – Meet and Greet at the Silver Dollar Saloon following the performance

10pm – Sing song at The Irish Miners’ Memorial in Evergreen Cemetery

Sunday 9/20:

11am – Convocation and ceremony at The Irish Miners’ Memorial in Evergreen Cemetery.