Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Muskegon with ice shanties, a scavenger hunt and music Updated Mar 10, 2021; Posted Mar 10, 2021 John Tyler of Muskegon plays the bagpipe as a member of the Muskegon Regional Police Pipes and Drums during the third annual Muskegon St. Patrick's Day Parade on Saturday, March 15, 2014. Facebook Share MUSKEGON, MI – Although traditional St. Patrick’s Day events in Muskegon have been canceled due to COVID-19 this year, there are still creative ways to honor the holiday. The March 17 holiday that began in Ireland as a way to honor the country’s patron saint is celebrated in a variety ways around the world but the pandemic has affected traditional activities.