Green beer, bagpipes and the luck of the Irish rule on St. Patrick’s Day.
Spring break might be coming to an end, but St. Patrick’s Day is ready to roll. Whether you’re Irish or Irish at heart, here’s where to celebrate, from family-friendly events to beer-fueled debauchery.
Houston St. Patrick’s Parade
More than 100 Irish-themed entries take part in this two-hour, 59th annual parade beginning at the clock tower at Minute Maid Park downtown and heading west. When: Noon Saturday Where: 1800 Texas Details: hsppc.org
St. Patrick’s Day Festival at Lucky’s Pub
Event features three stages of live music, costumes, bagpipers, food trucks and green beer. It’s also the official after-party for the parade. When: 8 a.m. Saturday Where: Lucky’s Pub, 801 St. Emanuel Details: $10-$100; luckyspub.com
Saint Arnold Brewery Celebration
Festivities kick off with an Irish breakfast followed by special beer releases, food trucks, live music, a World Elevated Beer Pouring Championship and the Donegal Beard Growing Competition. When: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday Where: 2000 Lyons Details: $40 breakfast fee; saintarnold.com/st-patricks-day
St. Patrick’s Day Festival at Griff’s
The Montrose bar’s 53rd annual party will include Irish dancers, bagpipers, Irish food, nine bands on two stages, face painting and green beer. Lots of green beer. When: 10 a.m. Saturday Where: Griff’s Irish Pub, 3416 Roseland Details: $5; eventbrite.com
St. Patrick’s Day at McGonigel’s Mucky Duck
Enjoy Irish food, drinks, bagpipers and traditional live music while the little ones can partake in a tea party and arts and crafts. When: 11 a.m. Saturday Where: 2425 Norfolk Details: $15-$60; mcgonigels.com