St. Patrick’s Day in Memphis
Parading down Beale Street
You don’t have to be Irish to enjoy the 45th annual “Silky O’Sullivan St. Patrick’s Day Parade,” set to roll down Beale Street starting at 3 p.m. on St. Patrick’s Day. Hosted by the Beale Street Merchants Association, the parade is one of Memphis’ oldest-running events, and will feature bands, dancers, floats and more (but not the miles-long snake of human revelry that characterized the March 17 “Pub Crawl” of dipsomaniacal days gone by).
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Fun for everyone in Overton Square
Overton Square will be going green for St. Patty’s day. Belly Acres will be offering up St. Patrick’s Day milkshakes for the kids, including their Lucky Charms and Green Mint flavors. Meanwhile, the big kids can get their Irish groove on at Lafayette’s Music Room, where the celebration will include plenty of adult beverages and music from Greasy Tree, starting at 6:30 p.m.
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Arts and crafts at the Trolley Stop
There will be family fun in store for St. Patrick’s Day at Trolley Stop. Kids can decorate cupcakes, cookies, and make St. Patrick’s Day-themed crafts like magnets, ornaments, and more. Kids can also search for magic clovers located inside for prizes. There will be film screenings and food specials, including $3 draft beers and $4 pizza slices. Reservations are suggested. Cost is $5 per child to participate.
Trolley Stop is at 704 Madison Avenue. Call (901) 526-1361 or email trolleystopmarket@live.com
Gaelic Sports in Cooper Young
Come celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with the Memphis Gaelic Athletic Association. Club members and supporters will march in both the Beale Street and Cooper Young parades to promote the spring Gaelic football league. The Cooper Young parade starts at 10 a.m. at the Memphis Made taproom (768 S. Cooper). The procession will head to the Celtic Crossing (903 S. Cooper) afterward, where members of the GAA will be setting up goalposts outside to showcase football and hurling.
For more information go to memphisgaa.com
An Irish Mystery
It will be a“Celtic Doublecross” at the Central Christian Church on Saturday. Godiva Bee and Dr. Archibald Bee are invited to attend a St. Patrick’s Day Celebration in historic haunted Fitzgerald Castle Keep. The world famous Celtic singing group Celtic Lassies are booked to perform. The performers and guests are plagued by a series of strange unearthly events that culminate in the murder of the lead soprano and devious diva, Siobhan Riordan. You can enjoy this St. Patty’s day interactive mystery by Memphis writer Phyllis Applebyand a three-course pasta dinner, all while supporting Compassion Neighborhood Clinic; a free medical clinic for the uninsured of Memphis. Cost is $40 per person for dinner and the show. The event will also feature a silent auction, wine and beer, and special prize giveaway. Seating begins at 5:30 p.m., show starts at 6:30 p.m.
Central Christian Church is at 531 South McLean Boulevard. Go to Eventbrite to purchase tickets.