St Patricks Day block party crowd on Lower Greenville Avenue Dallas

Annual Event — March 17

St. Patrick’s Day BAIL BONDS

Name: St. Patrick’s Day
Location: Lower Greenville Avenue, Uptown, Deep Ellum

Dallas County, Texas

St. Patrick’s Day on Lower Greenville produces some of the highest single-day arrest numbers in Dallas County outside of New Year’s Eve. If someone you know was arrested, Act Quick Bail Bonds is ready to post bond at Lew Sterrett around the clock.

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About This Event

St. Patrick’s Day in Dallas County

The Lower Greenville Avenue St. Patrick’s Day block party is one of the largest street celebrations in Texas, drawing tens of thousands of people to a concentrated stretch of bars and restaurants between Mockingbird Lane and Ross Avenue. Dallas Police closes portions of Greenville Avenue to traffic and deploys foot patrols, mounted units, and DWI enforcement teams throughout the corridor. Public intoxication is the overwhelming majority charge, with officers making arrests along the block party route, in adjacent residential streets, and at DART stations as attendees attempt to leave. DWI enforcement intensifies after the block party ends, with saturation patrols on Greenville Avenue, Mockingbird Lane, and US-75 on-ramps. Arrest volume at Lew Sterrett spikes noticeably on St. Patrick’s Day night.

When & Where

St. Patrick’s Day Details

When

March 17 (block party runs afternoon through late night)

Where

Lower Greenville Avenue, Uptown, Deep Ellum

Common Charges

Common Charges During St. Patrick’s Day

Arrests during st. patrick’s day in Dallas County frequently involve the following charge types. Act Quick Bail Bonds handles every one of them.

DWI / DUI Drug Possession Assault Evading Arrest Public Intoxication

Common Questions

St. Patrick’s Day Bail Bond FAQs

How many arrests typically happen on St. Patrick’s Day in Dallas?

The Lower Greenville block party alone generates dozens of arrests each year, primarily for public intoxication and disorderly conduct. Combined with DWI arrests along Greenville Avenue and Uptown, St. Patrick’s Day is consistently one of the top five arrest days in Dallas County.

Where are DWI patrols concentrated on St. Patrick’s Day?

DWI enforcement focuses on Greenville Avenue between Mockingbird and Ross, Mockingbird Lane near the US-75 interchange, the US-75 northbound on-ramps, and Henderson Avenue. Officers increase patrol intensity after the block party ends around 10 PM.

Can I be arrested for public intoxication even if I’m walking home from the block party?

Yes. Texas Penal Code Section 49.02 makes it an offense to appear in a public place while intoxicated to the degree that you may endanger yourself or another person. Walking on a public sidewalk or street qualifies as a public place under Texas law.

What happens if I’m arrested at the Lower Greenville block party?

You will be transported to a Dallas Police substation or directly to Lew Sterrett Justice Center for booking and magistration. A bail bond agent can post bond as soon as the magistrate sets the amount, typically within several hours of arrest.