Everyone's Irish on March 17

Everyone’s Irish on March 17

Only 2 more weeks and it’s time for the biggest Irish celebration of the year, St. Patrick’s Day! I put together a list of events and things to do on or shortly before St. Patricks Day.

BEFORE St. Patrick’s Day:

It’s a Green Thing – Alive After Five Street Party on First Street in Sanford, FL
This month Sanford honors St. Patrick’s Day. The party starts at 5pm on March 12th and will end around 9pm. Be prepared for lots of live entertainment including Steve Reel and the Reels with their Riverdance-influenced blend of Celtic and Classic Rock on the main stage.

Where to Celebrate St. Patricks Day 2009 on Tuesday, March 17th:

Toast at Fiddler’s Green
Winter Park’s famous Irish pub has drink specials and will surely be packed so arrive early!
544 West Fairbanks Avenue
Winter Park, FL
call (407) 645-2050 for more information.

St. Patrick’s Day 2009 Block Party in Downtown Orlando, starting at 8pm:
As every year there will also be lots of action in downtown Orlando. One of my favorite events is the street party at Wall Street Plaza. With live music and entertainment all night long, drink specials and the participating bars and clubs, including Wall Street Cantina, Slingapour’s, and the Monkey Bar a fun St. Patrick’s Day party is guaranteed. Admission is $10 per person.

St. Patty’s Day Bash 2009 at Universal City Walk
Reserve your spot for the St. Patty’s Day bash at CityWalk featuring leprechauns, stilt walkers and other entertainment. There will be live music and of course traditional Irish food. I am curious to see what Pat O’Brien’s will offer; I am sure that will be the hot spot for the night. The admission is $12 per person. Call 407-224-2690 for more info and to get your ticket today.

The luck of the Irish

The luck of the Irish

For those of you who never get enough of a good St. Patrick’s Day Celebration, check out Pat O’Briens’s EVERY 17th of each month for a special St. Patty’s Day Party. Here’s more info from their web ad:

Practice Makes Perfect!
St. Practice Day The 17th of Every Month
• Starting at 4pm $7 Cover
• FREE admission before 9pm
Join the party each month at Pat O’Brien’s® as we get ready for the big day, one month at a time!

* Live Entertainment
* Traditional Irish food & drink available for purchase
* $2 Draft Budweiser & Bud Light; 4pm-9pm
* $7.95 Hurricanes®†† all night
* Party Passes, Multi-Day Tickets and BounceBacks are accepted for admission.

Here’s a list of Irish Pubs in the Orlando Area. Call the numbers to check what the have planned for St. Patrick’s Day, I’m sure they will all have some type of celebration:

  • Raglan Road Irish Pub (Downtown Disney)
    1640 E. Buena Vista Drive – Lake Buena Vista
    407-938-0300
  • Lizzy McCormack’s Irish Pub
    55 N. Orange Ave. – Orlando
    407-426-8007
  • Kitty O’Shea’s Irish Pub – Orlando’s Oldest Irish Pub
    8470 Palm Parkway – Orlando
    407-238-9769
  • Claddagh Cottage Irish Pub
    4308 Curry Ford Road – Orlando
    407-895-1555
  • Rusty O’Reilly’s
    2849 Orange Ave. – Orlando
    407-841-1118
  • The Harp and Celt Restaurant and Irish Pub
    25 S. Magnolia Ave. – Orlando
    407-481-2927
  • Kerryman Irish Pub
    988 W. State Road 434 – Longwood
    407-331-5024
  • Lucky Leprechaun Irish Pub and Grill
    7032 International Drive – Orlando
    407-352-7031
  • Scruffy Murphy’s
    2625 Edgewater Drive – Orlando
    407-835-7150

Know of another St. Patrick’s Day event in the area or want to promote your own St. Patty’s Day party/event? Please feel free to post it here and share it with us 🙂