By Julianna Rosano, DVI Intern
St. Patrick’s Day is right around the corner so we put together a list of the best ways to celebrate the holiday in #DTJax. Spend four days drinking green beer, being merry and immersing yourself in Irish food and culture!
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1. Shamrockin’ Saint Patrick’s Day Bash
Mavericks LIVE
March 16 | 8 p.m. – close
Cost: Cover Charge
Lean, green bikini machine! Come out to Mavericks LIVE for the 10th Annual Shamrockin’ Saint Patrick’s Day Bash, Jacksonivlle’s only pre St. Patty’s Day Ladies Night! Green beer and Irish Whisky drink specials run all night long with $2 drinks for the ladies. Ladies, try your luck and enter the Mean Green Bikini Contest for a chance to win a $500 prize.
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2. St. Patrick’s Day Celebration
Fionn MacCool’s Irish Restaurant & Pub
March 17 | 10 a.m. – 2 a.m.
Cost: Free
There ain’t no party like a paddy’s day party. Spend St. Patty’s Day the right way, drinking green beer and eating like an Irshiman! Surround yourself with green beer, giveaways, live music, food and drink specials and festivities all day long.
Band line-ups include:
10 a.m. Live music by Bagpiper
11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Live music by Spade McQuade and the Allstars
4 p.m. – 8 p.m. Live music by Searson
9 p.m. – closing Live music by Rathkeltair & JFRD Pipes and Drums
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3. St. Patrick’s Day Celebration at The Landing
The Jacksonville Landing Courtyard
March 17 | noon-midnight
Cost: Free
Live from the Courtyard, it’s St. Patrick’s Day! Stop by the Jacksonville Landing from all day for live music, giant games, green beer, beads and The Landing’s green fountain.
Band line- ups include:
Noon – 4 p.m. Live music by Ace Winn Trio
4 p.m. – 7 p.m. Live music by Radio Love
8 p.m. – midnight Live music by Well Wishers
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4. The Chieftains
The Jacksonville Symphony
March 17 & 18 | 8 p.m.
Cost: Starting at $27.00
Surround yourself with the best of the Emerald Isle as the Jacksonville Symphony presents The Chieftains, “the world’s best-loved Irish folk band.” On Friday come early for a pre-concert celebration with Jig to a Milestone and arrive early on Saturday for a special performance from the Legacy Irish Dance Academy. Be merry this St. Patrick’s Day at the Jacoby Symphony Hall with Guinness and green beer, Irish coffee and festivities!
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5. Yappy Hour St. “PAW”ty’s Day
The Jacksonville Landing
March 19 | 2-5 p.m.
Cost: Free
Celebrate St. “PAW”ty’s Day with your pooch! Bring your pal dressed in green and try your luck to win King or Queen of the Green. Enjoy a dog and owner beer-drinking contest, pet expo, giveaways, and live music by DJ Kavin Tos.
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6. St. Patrick’s Day in The Elbow
The Elbow
March 17
Celebrate with St. Patrick’s Day with happy hour at Element Bistro from 4-9 p.m. then head to the Hourglass Pub for Mad Cowford Improv starting at 7 p.m.
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For more information or events in #DTJax check out the events calendar here.