Go for the green: this weekend’s St. Patrick’s Day fun
Grab your favorite green party favors, put on that fabulous green outfit and head to these fun parties, parades and events for St. Patrick’s Day! St. Patrick’s Day or the Feast of St. Patrick is a day to celebrate Irish culture on or around March 17. Here’s a list of ways to enjoy this holiday weekend:
Lake Worth St. Patrick’s Day Parade
The parade will take place at 6:30 p.m. today in downtown Lake Worth. This year, the parade benefits Wheels for Kids and a customized wheelchair will be donated to a child in need at the event. Enjoy live music by Rudy’s Pub’s truck during the parade. Lake Worth Parade: Lake Avenue, Lake Worth; 561752-0799
Boynton Beach Blarney Bash
Celebrate the Irish at Boynton Beach’s annual Blarney Bash along Ocean Avenue. Saturday from 4 to 9 p.m. Live performances from Rogue Theory, Steeltown Religion, Celtic Mayhem and the Aranmore Academy of Irish Dance. There will be kids activities, such as face painting, balloon artists, a bounce house, rock climbing and a visit from a leprechaun. The free event is at the Ocean Avenue Amphitheater. Boynton Beach Blarney Bash: Ocean Avenue Amphitheatre, 129 E. Ocean Ave., Boynton Beach. Contact Azim Hussain at HussainA@bbfl.us or call 561600-9093.
Paddy Mac’s St. Patrick’s Day Festival
The restaurant’s festival starts at noon Saturday. They’ll have several things going on, including prizes, drinking and food by the fireplace and by the tents outside, not to mention live music by Irish bands. Paddy Mac’s: 10971 N. Military Trail, Palm Beach Gardens; 561-691-4366
Roxy’s Pub St. Patrick’s Day Block Party
Roxy’s will host its annual St. Patrick’s Day Block Party, starting with “Kegs & Eggs” at 7 a.m. Saturday. The block party continues until 9 p.m. with live music. There will be a D J lineup, leprechauns, bagpipers and a rooftop party. Roxy’s Pub: 309 Clematis St., West Palm Beach; 561296-7699
O’Shea’s Pub St. Patrick’s Day Festivities
Bagpipers, Irish dancers and the Gaelic Brew from Ireland are part of O’Shea’s celebration. Saturday from 9 a.m. until 4 a.m. Sunday. Expect a live band from Ireland, beer tent, Irish dancers, traditional Irish food menu and Kids Zone, among other offerings. O’Shea’s Pub: 531 Clematis St., West Palm Beach; 561833-3865
Abacoa’s St. Patrick’s Day Block Party
A block party on Town Center Drive, from 1 to 9 p.m. Saturday, featuring beer pong, D J, cornhole tournament, kids games, face painting, arts and crafts, and food and drink specials. Abacoa Town Center: 1203 Town Center Drive, Jupiter
Brogues Downunder St. Patrick’s Day Weekend
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day today through Sunday at Brogues Downunder in downtown Lake Worth. The three-day event will run each day during business hours. They’ll have bounce houses for kids on K Street and a popcorn machine. Brogues Downunder: 621 Lake Ave., Lake Worth; 561585-1885
Dubliner Irish Pub’s St. Patrick’s Day Block Party
This huge party will feature live entertainment, face painting, magicians, leprechauns and more from 11 a.m. Saturday to 2 a.m. Sunday. There will be a traditional Irish buffet with corned beef and cabbage, bangers and mash and shepherd’s pie. Live entertainment includes Irish Cloggers and Bagpipers, Palm Beach Pipes and Drums Marching Troop, Adam David Duo, Walt Rooney Irish Folk, Spider Cherry and U2 tribute band Someday Radio. Dubliner Irish Pub: 435 Plaza Real, Boca Raton, 561620-2540
The Office’s St. Patrick’s Day celebration
Saturday’s all-day event features staple drinks and food. You can choose Guinness Gravy Poutine, Reuben Sliders or a Shepherd’s Pie Burger with a grilled angus patty, warm shepherd’s pie gravy and draped in Havarti dill cheese. Drinks are $5 for green domestics and $7 for festive drinks, such as PickleBack, Irish Knockout, Dublin Sparkle and more. The Office will be open for lunch from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and dinner from 3 p.m. to 2 a.m. The Office; 201 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach; 561276-3600