St. Patrick’s Day—it might not be “ours” to celebrate, but dog-gonnit, Manhattan loves this holiday! Many restaurants around town will feature St. Patrick’s Day specials, so take the family out to your favorite place and see what’s new! Don’t forget, follow your favorite restau-
It’s that wonderful time of year when temperatures begin to warm and spirits are high with the anticipation of longer days. We welcome new and returning visitors to Manhattan and encourage all to check out some of these awesome activities to get out and enjoy The Little Apple ! ®
March your way into The Little Apple March 17 One of Manhattan’s most elaborate St. Patty’s day restaurant celebrations will take place at Little Apple Brewing Co. in Westloop. The ritual blessing of the taps. Begins at 11:30 a.m., with the release of their “Red Head Irish Red” and rants on Twitter or Facebook to keep tabs on their daily specials! Coco Bolos will celebrate with an Irish steak and biscuit feed, in addition to featuring Boulevard Irish Ale on “Kiss my Blarney Irish Stout.” Live Irish music all day long and traditional Irish dishes, guests will not be disappointed.
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tap all March long. An establishment celebrating Irish heritage year-round, Keltic Star, will serve up a delicious corned beef and cabbage special. Wear your kilts, if you have them, and belly up to the bar for 5 British-styled drafts.
March 15 Kick it off bright and early with a Blarney Breakfast at Kite’s! Green eggs and ham start at 7:30 a.m. as a fundraiser for the Manhattan Arts Center. There are two road races through Aggieville on the 15th in celebration of St.
Patrick’s Day. First a 2-mile fun run and walk begins at 10:00 a.m. The 10K starts at 10:45 a.m. Interested participants need to register for both races. Visit www.universityextras.com/letsgorun.com/st-patricksday-road-races
The annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade begins at 2 p.m. Line the streets of Aggieville to catch this large and in charge event! There will be floats, cool cars, crazy hats, bagpipes and endless arrays of entertainment. Pile on all the green you have—trust us, you will not be out of place!