(Photo from the Lower Greenville St. Patrick’s Day Block Party Facebook page.)
Saturday
St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Join more than 125,000 expected guests as you watch 90 floats, cheer bagpipers and catch beads in what organizers say is the largest St. Patrick’s Day parade in the Southwest. Proceeds benefit the Greenville Avenue Area Business Association.
Where: Greenville Avenue between Blackwell Street and University Boulevard
Cost: Free
Info: dallasstpatricksparade.com
Post-parade party
Lads and lassies: Enjoy music, food, drinks and St. Patrick’s Day cheer at this all-day block party with participating Lower Greenville restaurants.
Where: Lower Greenville Avenue between Vanderbilt Avenue and Vickery Boulevard
Cost: $15
Info: facebook.com/events
Dash Down Greenville
Dress in your luckiest gear and join the sea of green for a 5K and the best post-race party this side of the rainbow. Celebrate with beer, food, a live band and cash prizes.
Where: Central Market, 5750 E. Lovers Lane
Cost: $45-$50
Info: runproject.org
Truck of the Irish
Follow the Greenville parade right through the pearly gates of the Truck Yard for a party with a DJ, live music, bagpipes and Irish drink specials.
Where: Truck Yard, 5624 Sears St.
Cost: $5
Info: facebook.com/events
Pub Songs
The Sundown at Granada has music and merriment to fuel your St. Patrick’s Day celebration all day long. Enjoy Pepper Theft, Mahagonie Goes Dead, Graveltooth, Burning Slow and more on the roof or indoor stage.
