Eat, drink and be IRISH

TEN EVENTS FOR ST. PATRICK'S DAY FUN

If everyone is Irish on St. Patrick’s Day, as the old saying claims, there will be a lot of wearin’ of the green on Saturday, March 17.

Ten St. Patrick’s Day events are scheduled around town — and that’s no blarney. From parades and parties to the St. Paddy’s 7K, there is something for all ages this weekend.

MAY THE ROAD RISE UP TO MEET YOU

What: St. Paddy’s 7K Where: Coolidge Park, 200 River St. When: 8:15 a. m. Kids Dash, 8: 30 a. m. 7K run/walk Saturday Registration: $60 For more information: www.tennesseeruns.com/chattanoogastpaddysrun This family-friendly fundraiser for Chattanooga Sports Ministries includes a chip timed 7K race, untimed 7K and a Kids Race that is free to ages 12 and younger.

SEE SHAMROCK CITY

What: Shamrock City Where: Rock City Gardens, 1400 Patten Road, Lookout Mountain

When: 8: 30 a. m.-5 p. m., Saturday-Sunday

Admission: $22.95 adults, $ 12.95 children ages 3-12

For more information: 706- 820-2531 Rock City’s annual celebration of St. Patrick’s Day includes mulligan stew, shepherd’s pie, lessons on dancing an Irish jig, music by the Molly Maguires, Carolina Ceili and the Chattanooga Pipe Band. Even the waterfall below Lover’s Leap will be green as part of the celebration.

CORNED BEEF AND CABBAGE

What: St. Paddy’s Day Bash Where: Moccasin Bend Brewing Co., 3210 Broad St., Suite B When: 2-11:59 p. m. Saturday

Admission: $ 15, includes souvenir glass

For more information: 423- 821- 6392 In addition to a traditional Irish meal of corned beef and cabbage, there will be beer tappings, special beer releases and live music. Anyone who comes dressed up will receive an All Saints taster pour. Get tickets online at squareup.com.

ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE

What: St. Chatty’s Day Parade

Where: Parade steps off at Passenger Street onto Main Street, turns onto Market Street, ending at Houston Street When: 1 p. m. Saturday Admission: Free for spectators

For more information: 423-757-5259 Registration has closed to march in the parade, but spectators are welcome to dress in green, bring a folding chair, sit on the sidewalk along the parade route and cheer on the floats and bands. Parade units will include Highlanders Pipes and Drums, marching bands, a Shrine unit, Do Good for a Dog Friendly Chattanooga, Irish descendants living in Chattanooga and more.

ST. PATRICK’S DAY BLOCK PARTY

What: St. Paddy’s Party on the Parkway

Where: The Honest Pint, 35 Patten Parkway

When: 3 p. m. to midnight Saturday

Admission: $ 15 in advance, $20 at gate, $ 49.56 Jameson VIP ticket sold until 2 p. m. Saturday

For more information: 423-468-4192 After the St. Chatty’s Day Parade, the party moves down to Patten Parkway, where 15 local bands will entertain visitors at the fifth annual Party on the Parkway. This block party is a fundraiser for SoundCorps and Chattanooga’s Kids on the Block. Patten Parkway will be closed for the event, and anyone purchasing a ticket or admitted onto the site must wear a wristband that designates children, who's over 21 or who’s a performer.

Honest Pint will have bands playing inside and out. In addition to the musical acts, there will be buskers, Highlander’s Pipes and Drums, Chattanooga Fire Cabaret and vendors such as Beer Snob Clothing Co. and Cigar Man.

From 3 to 6 p. m, a Kids Zone will be open with exhibits by McKamey Animal Center, Oscar Mayer Wienermobile and Chattanooga Zoo along with children’s activities. Tickets in advance are sold online at parkwayparty.com.

SHAKE YOUR SHAMROCKS

What: St. Patrick’s Day in West Village

Where: 800 block of Chestnut Street When: 4-11 p. m. Saturday Admission: Free For more information: 423- 831- 4653 The street party begins with food trucks, live bands, buskers and St. Patrick’s Day-themed games for kids. There will be a kids-themed laser show early in the evening, followed by a U2-themed laser show.

What: St. Paddy’s Day with Ceilidh

Where: Creative Arts Guild, 520 W. Waugh St., Dalton, Ga. When: 7-9 p. m. Friday Admission: $ 10, $8 senior citizens and students with valid ID

For more information: 706-278- 0168 Bring a picnic dinner and enjoy Celtic music by Ceilidh (pronounced KAY- lee). Beverages will be sold.

What: St. Patrick’s Day at The Casual Pint

Where: 5550 Highway 153, Suite 103 When: 7-11 p. m. Saturday Admission: No cover charge

For more information: 423- 800-5990 The Red Rogues will play traditional Celtic and Celtic rock as well as the band’s own Americana originals. The Red Rogues are Lori and Pete Mast, Tommy Lifsey and Bill Lee.

What: St. Paddy’s Day Shindig

Where: Clyde’s On Main, 122 W. Main St. When: 8: 30 p. m. Saturday Admission: $5 cover charge

For more information: 423-362- 8335 Green beer and drink specials galore with live music by Rick Rushing & The Blues Strangers, Seven to the Sea, Shabtai and The Power Players. Ages 21 and up only starting at 7 p. m.; $ 5 cover starts at 8: 30.

RAISE THE ROOF

What: St. Patrick’s Day Dinner with Irish Tunes

Where: Tennessee Valley Theatre, 184 W. Jackson Ave., Spring City, Tenn. When: 6: 30 p. m. Saturday Admission: $ 18 For more information: 423-365-7529 They’re planning to raise the roof at Tennessee Valley Theatre, and some green is needed. The theater is desperately in need of a new roof. and this fundraiser will help make that possible. The benefit will combine a traditional Irish meal with tunes played by Dreams of Kings band. Reservations are required.