Photo by Danny Fulgencio.
March 16
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
More info: dallasstpatricksparade.com
Post-parade party
Immediately following the parade, the Truck Yard is doing what it does best — throwing a party. The Tuck Yard will serve food and drinks, including beer, Irish Mules, frozen Irish coffees and green Jell-O shots. Live music kicks off at noon with Atlantis Aquarius.
Where: Truck Yard, 5624 Sears St.
Cost: $5 cover
More info: texastruckyard.com
Post-parade concert
Poo Live Crew, Just Like Pink, M80s and other bands will cover 40 years of hits from Prince, Britney Spears, Pink, Michael Jackson and Queen to celebrate the 40th year of the parade.
Where: Matilda Bridge, 5701 E. Mockingbird Lane
Cost: $20
More info: prekindle.com
Dash Down Greenville
Dress up 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
More info: runproject.org
St. Patrick’s Day Block Party
Bars and restaurants on Lower Greenville take part in an all-day party that fills the streets with music, food, drink and St. Patrick’s Day cheer.
Where: Lower Greenville Avenue between Vanderbilt Avenue and Vickery Boulevard
Cost: $15
More info: facebook.com/events
St. Patrick’s Day specials
Parade goers can take advantage of $3 green beer, $5 cheeseburgers and $3 Lone Star beer at Snuffer’s.
Where: Snuffer’s Restaurant & Bar, 3526 Greenville Ave.
Cost: Varies
More info: snuffers.com
