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Patch Picks: Best Places To Celebrate St. Patrick's Day Near Lakeville

Enjoy the festivities and display your green at these area establishments.

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Everyone is Irish on St. Patrick’s Day, or so the saying goes. If you’re looking to find a place to get your green on and enjoy a few shenanigans, Patch Picks has you covered with five recommendations for reveling in a field of shamrocks.

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West 7th Street – St. Paul: Enjoy the 45th annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade beginning at noon in downtown St. Paul. Afterwards, follow the green-clad crowds to West 7th Street and partake in the revelry at some of the area’s famous Irish Pubs. The Liffey and Patrick McGovern’s will play host to much of the action with live entertainment and outdoor party tents providing a party atmosphere all along the lively stretch of roadway.

Babe’s Sports Bar and Grill: The pig was Irish and on St. Patrick’s Day, so is the bar. The local music bar and restaurant is hosting a St. Patrick’s Day Bash. Neptune Cocktail will supply the live entertainment and customers can take advantage of drink specials.

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Kieran’s Irish Pub: Nine musical acts will take the stage starting at noon at this Minneapolis Irish favorite. Five acts are scheduled for the main stage while solo artists take over the pub’s Titanic Room. An open acoustical vibe in the poet’s room is also planned.

Get some Irish grub and Rosemount’s Celts Irish Pub. Standard menu fare includes shepherd’s pie, corned beef and cabbage and bangers and mash. Green beer will also be on hand to help wash it down.

O’Gara’s Bar and Grill: The popular St. Paul neighborhood pub will celebrate its 70th anniversary starting bright and early on St. Patrick’s Day. An outside party tent will be filled with entertainment and vendors while the main stage inside will also be in full swing. The World’s Shortest St. Patrick’s Day Parade will swing through the bar as well.

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