- Event Overview
About
Grand Rapids, MI
Ugly Sweater Pub Crawls
Grand Rapids’s Ugly Sweater Pub Crawl brings the Furniture City’s remarkable craft brewery culture and West Michigan holiday spirit to the holiday sweater tradition. The downtown and Monroe Center bar districts are the heart of one of the finest bar scenes in Michigan and on ugly sweater night the combination of Beer City USA credentials, Grand Rapids creative community, and the excellent bar scene creates a holiday celebration that reflects the full quality of what Michigan’s second one of the biggest city has built.
Our Grand Rapids route moves through downtown and Monroe Center, stopping at venues that represent the extraordinary craft beer and bar culture that has made Grand Rapids nationally recognized as Beer City USA. The ugly sweater competition in Grand Rapids draws on the creative energy of a city that has combined Dutch Reformed work ethic with genuine artistic ambition and the entries consistently reflect that creative excellence.
December in Grand Rapids is cold, typically ranging from 22 to 32 degrees at night, with Lake Michigan influence bringing lake effect snow. The West Michigan winter is real and the downtown Grand Rapids holiday decorations are beautiful. The bar community here has the quality and warmth that has made Grand Rapids one of the best pub crawl destinations in the Midwest.
Our hosts manage the Grand Rapids route with local knowledge. Specials are confirmed, wristbands handle entry at every stop, and the ugly sweater contest brings Beer City creativity to the holiday season.
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- What's Included
What You Get With a Pub Crawl Ticket
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Ugly Sweater Contest
The most outrageous sweater wins a prize. Wear your best worst holiday creation.
Welcome Drink at Check-In
Included with your ticket.
Drink Specials at Every Stop
Exclusive holiday pricing throughout the route.
Official 2025 Wristband
One wristband for every venue on the crawl.
On-Site Hosts
Our team manages the route and the sweater competition.
VIP Entry at Select Venues
Priority access at participating bars.
Holiday Party Gear
Festive accessories at check-in.
Pub Crawl Route
The crawl covers the best bars in the city’s top bar neighborhood.
Participating Venues on the Pub Crawl Route
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How the Pub Crawl Works
Four simple steps to join the St. Patrick’s Day pub crawl and start bar hopping.
Purchase at pubcrawls.com.
7:00 PM. Address with ticket confirmation.
Welcome drink, wristband, holiday gear. Route starts at 7:30 PM.
Hosts guide the group through venues all evening.
Event Agendas
Your complete St. Patrick’s Day pub crawl timeline from check-in to after-party.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about the St. Patrick’s Day pub crawl.
Where does the crawl start?
Grand Rapids MI. Exact address with ticket purchase.
What is the weather like?
Grand Rapids MI in December averages 22 to 32 degrees at night. Cold West Michigan winter with lake effect. Full winter gear.
Is there a dress code?
Ugly sweaters are the theme. The more outrageous the better.
What is included?
Welcome drink, wristband, drink specials, holiday gear, ugly sweater contest.
Group bookings?
Ten or more get priority entry. Contact pubcrawls.com.
Age requirement?
21 and over with valid ID.
Can I buy at the door?
Subject to availability. Buy in advance.
Is the event walkable?
Yes. All venues are within walking distance on the route.
