St. Patty's Day In Indy

So I'm not usually a big St. Patrick's day fanatic. In fact, I don't think I've ever actually done the green beer or kegs and eggs thing since I've been of drinking age. However, Indy seems to be a pretty big mecca for this celebration, (which is sort of strange in my opinion). There are always tons of events going on for those who are St. Patty's enthusiasts. My husband plans on partaking in the festivities tomorrow night, so I found myself looking up what all was going on for his sake and thought I'd share with anyone who might also be interested.

First and foremost, there is a St. Patrick's Day Parade downtown which is put on annually by Cathedral High School. It seems to take place on Pennsylvania St. You can also participate in the parade's tent "after-party" on Vermont St. It is open to the public and will feature food and a beer garden as well as live music from an Irish band called Highland Reign. The tent party is being put on by Indiana Live Casino and will run from 10 am - 3 pm.

You can also (while you're downtown) witness the "Greening of the Canal". You need to go to the corner of Ohio and West St. just east of the fire station. If you are down there early (about 6:30 am) you can catch Chick-fil-a serving a free breakfast as well as coffee. Mayor Greg Ballard will have the honor this year of pouring the green dye into our beloved canal. This is definitely a St. Patty's event that shouldn't be missed!

If you want to remain downtown for green beer and parties, I would recommend visiting The Rathskeller. Oddly enough, the Rathskeller happens to be a German bar, not an Irish Pub. However, they are having quite the bash this year for March 17th. They are having live music all day, and no entry charge to get in for the party. They are also serving a full irish cuisine if you'd like to stay for lunch and or dinner. They'll be dishing out corned beef and cabbage, Irish stew, red potatoes, soda biscuits and shamrock cookies! They will also be having drink specials on (of course) green beer!

Many of us (my friends and family anyway) live on the Northside of town and would rather not venture downtown on a weekday. If this is the case, check out The Claddagh Irish Pub on 96th St. The party starts promptly at 5 pm and tickets are $25 pre-sale or $30 at the door. 'Seven Mary Three' is the name of the band for the evening.

My husband's choice for the evening will be Moe's Irish Pub which is a brand new restaurant in Noblesville just seconds from our home. They are giving away 100 free t-shirts to the first guests in the door. They will obviously be serving green beer and will have live music by two different bands one of which happens to be a personal favorite of mine 'The Flying Toasters'! This is a perfect place for a low-key tent party feel, if that is what you are looking for. And best of all, Scott will be there, so you know it'll be a good time! :)