13 festivities to celebrate St. Patrick's Day in Greenville
Source: Post and Courier
Author: Benjamin Simon Bsimon
GREENVILLE -- Ireland may be nearly 4,000 miles from Greenville, but there's still plenty of ways to celebrate St. Patrick's Day in the Upstate for green shot-takers, parade-marchers and candlemakers.
From Greer to Greenville, we've got you covered with bar crawls, festivals and live music.
Festivities begin on March 15 and run through St. Patrick's Day on March 17.
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Green tea shots and live music
What: Enjoy special offers at Eastside Bar & Grill, including $3 green tea shots, $4 car bombs and $3 Irish whiskey shots, while listening to live music from local rock and funk band Sidecar.
Where: Eastside Bar & Grill, 620 Howell Rd., Suite 2
When: Friday, March 15, 5 p.m.
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What: Grab a $100 four-course Irish meal downtown at The People's Tap curated by White Wine & Butter Chef and South Carolina Chef Ambassador Mike Sibert. Start the dinner off with an Irish stout hand pie and end with soda bread pudding while sipping on a glass of Prosecco in between.
Where: The People's Tap, 250 Riverplace, Suite B
When: Friday, March 15, 7 p.m.
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St. Patrick's Day Parade and Festival
What: Greenville's downtown parade returns again this year. Floats will run along Main Street and end at NOMA Square, but the party doesn't stop there. From 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., stay outside and enjoy free music from six local bands playing Irish music.
Where: NOMA Square, 220 N Main St.
When: Saturday, March 16. Parade runs from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. The festival runs from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
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Race day
What: Run a race and party after. That's what The Pint Station is proposing in Easley. This craft beer bar will host a 5K run followed by a St. Patrick's Day after-party, featuring beverages from the Athens-based Creature Comforts Brewing, food trucks and a DJ. Registration. Cost is $30.
Where: The Pint Station, 116 East Main St., Easley
When: Saturday, March 16, 10 a.m.
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Fifth annual downtown Bar Crawl
What: The St. Patrick's Day Shamrock Block Party & Bar Crawl will fill downtown with green for the fifth time. Organized in partnership with the parade and festival, this bar crawl features free drinks and specials at over five participating bars, including City Tavern, Sharkey's, DT's Tavern, Reys, Abanico and 821 Greenville. Tickets start at $20.
Where: NOMA Square, 220 N. Main St.
When: Saturday, March 16, registration starting at noon
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What: Starting with $5 tickets, this bar crawl gets you access to drink specials, including $3 green beers from downtown bars such as The Lounge, Bonjour Main, 821 Greenville and more.
Where: The Lounge, 245 N. Main St.
When: Saturday, March 16. Register from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
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Race and dance
What: Kilt races, Leprechaun games, Irish food and live outdoor music from John Friday and Pilgrims Bluegrass. This parking lot "shindig" at the Wild Ace Pizza & Pub in Greer has it all.
Where: Wild Ace Pizza & Pub, 103 Depot St., Greer
When: March 16, 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.
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Candle making
What: Learn how to make your own candles at this local Anderson business -- all while enjoying a St. Patrick's-themed "shamrockarita." Tickets cost $35.
Where: Array of Colors, 4365 SC 24 Suite D, Anderson
When: Saturday, March 16, 5 p.m.
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Create a gnome
What: Bring your own beverage and paint your own St. Patrick's Day-themed gnome on a 16-by-20-inch canvas with the help of a professional artist.
Where: Vino and Van Gogh, 1818 Augusta St., Suite 112
When: Saturday, March 16, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
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A lucky brunch
What: Start your St. Patrick's Day activities with green waffles and a photo with a leprechaun at the Bohemian Bull beer garden.
Where: Bohemian Bull, 3620 Pelham Rd.
When: Sunday, March 17, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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Ax-throwing
What: What sounds better than throwing a few axes after a day out bar crawling? Check out this ax-throwing bar for a St. Patrick's themed-day.
Where: Craft Axe Throwing, 1320 Hampton Ave., Ext #5A
When: Sunday, March 17, noon to 7 p.m.
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Drinking with the dogs
What: Woof down $4 Guinness's and $4 green beers at this dog-themed bar (which features a dog park) for its self-proclaimed "St. Puppy's Day."
Where: The Unleashed Dog Bar & Salon, 69 Rocky Slope Rd.
When: Sunday, March 17, 1 p.m.
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Boozy books
What: Looking for something a little more quiet on St. Patrick's Day? Fiction Addiction will host a two-hour book fair at Carolina Bauernhaus, featuring an aptly themed book category called Luck of the Irish.
Where: Carolina Bauernhaus, 556 Perry Ave. Suite B118
When: Sunday, March 17, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
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