Don't forget to wear green. Whether you're looking for family fun or more adult-oriented fare on St. Patrick's Day 2012, here are some holiday ideas around the Oklahoma City metro area.
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St. Patrick's Day Parade
The 2012 version of the downtown St. Patrick's Day Parade is scheduled for Saturday, March 17th. The parade will begin at 1 p.m., starting at 5th and Broadway to EK Gaylord, east on Sheridan into Bricktown. Quite a popular holiday event, the parade typically has thousands of OKC residents lining the streets. There will be more than 80 parade entries, Shriners, dancers, clowns, animals, antique cars and more. Patrick Rooney, Chairman and CEO of the First National Bank of Oklahoma, is the 2012 Grand Marshal.Bricktown St. Patrick's Day Block Party
The 2012 Bricktown St. Patrick's Day Block Party will be held on Saturday, March 17th. The outdoor festival is held on the streets of Bricktown, on the corner of Sheridan & Oklahoma Avenue, typically beginning in the early morning. Past years have featured green eggs and ham for breakfast from 7-9 a.m., and the party goes from noon until midnight. Bring your lawn chairs, have green beer, listen to the live music, and see authentic Irish step dancing... Admission is free, and there are areas for the kids as well. No coolers, cameras, weapons, pets or outside food and drinks will be allowed.The schedule for 2012 performers is as follows:
- Noon - As the Crown Flies
- 2 p.m. - Flowers of Edinburough
- 4 p.m. - Avenue Brigade
- 6 p.m. - 100 Bones
- 8 p.m. - Drive
- 10 p.m. - Replay
Catholic Charities of OKC's St. Patrick's Ball
The 2012 St. Patrick's Day Grand Marshall Green Tie Gala will take place at 6:30pm on March 10th at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum. There will be a dinner; a silent auction featuring art, jewelry, sports memorabilia and more; and, of course, dancing. Tickets are $125 per person, and proceeds go to benefit Sanctuary Women's Development Center for homeless women and their children. For more information, contact (405) 523-3000 or see the official site.St. Patrick's River Cruise
Oklahoma River Cruises is having a St. Patrick's sunset cruise from 5:30 - 7 p.m. on March 17th. There will be music, hors d’oeuvres, beverages and a limited cash bar. Reserve early online.Head Down to Your Local Pub
Let's face it. St. Patrick's Day is an Irish holiday with a custom of partaking in the drink. Authenticity will be difficult in OKC as there aren't a lot of Irish pubs, but O'Connell's in Norman is a popular St. Patrick's Day spot as are McNellie's, Sean Cummings Pub and the Bricktown Brewery. Consider also checking out: In addition, Baker Street Pub & Grill at 2701 West Memorial typically holds an outdoor block party each year with green beer and live music on St. Patrick's Day.Oh, and to be the wit of the group, take with you to the pub some St. Patrick's Day quotes and Irish drinking quotes.
