St. Patrick's Day in Midtown

Ok so this is not JUST St. Patrick's DAY... obviously this holiday needs some sort of pregame.. its only fitting :)


*Thursday March 11, 2010*
::Rira Irish Pub
Galen Crader Irish Session 8:00pm

*Friday March 12, 2010
::Rira Irish Pub
The Villians Live 11:00pm

*Saturday March 13, 2010*
::St Patrick's Day Parade at Underground Atlanta
(ok so this technically isn't Midtown, but how could I resist a parade with a bunch men in kilts)
If you're one of the many who line the streets of downtown Atlanta to see the St. Patrick's Day Parade, you'll want to look for floats, military and police units, bands, Irish dancers, clowns, drill teams, antique cars, horses, politicians and dignitaries from Ireland. A highlght of the parade will be the bagpipe and drum corps. After the parade, which ends at Underground Atlanta, head to the St. Patrick's Day festival at Underground Atlanta.
http://www.stpatsparadeatlanta.com/

::Park Tavern's Get Lucky Festival::
There's no better place to get green than this tavern beside Piedmont Park. The party, which is billed as "the biggest green party on our little green planet" features a sea of green beer, as well as live music. As the day wears on, expect more and more loaded leprechauns.
When: March 13 : 1 p.m. - 2:30 a.m.
Price: TBD
Event Phone Number: 404-249-0001
http://www.spiralentertainment.com/buytix.php?eid=104
500 10th St. NE
Atlanta, GA 30309
404-249-0001

::Rira Irish Pub
Sam Thacker Live 11pm

*Sunday March 14, 2010*

::The Junior League of Atlanta’s ShamRock N Roll Road Race

Call on the luck of the Irish during this St. Patrick's Day race, which is a qualifier for the Peachtree Road Race. Highlights of the race include entertainment at the start and finish, a pre-race warm up powered by Operation Boot Camp and bands including Consoultant and Stratogeezer along the course.
Awards will be given in a variety of categories including overall winners, age groups, the first kilt-wearing finisher and the Team Spirit Award. Door prize drawings will be held. A post-race party will include Irish music and dancers and clowns.
The 5K race kicks off at 8 a.m., followed by the 10K at 8:30 a.m. and both end with a downhill finish. Dogs and strollers are welcome, and all entrants will receive a moisture-wicking, technical running shirt. The ShamRock ‘N Roll road race is a Peachtree Road Race qualifier.

When: March 14 : 8 a.m.
Price: $25 through March 6, $30 after March 6
http://www.jlatlanta.org/?nd=shamrock_n_roll
171 17th Street NW
Atlanta, GA 30363


::Rira Irish Pub
Irish Brunch with Kathleen Donahoe 12-4pm

::Smith's Olde Bar
Leslie Fram hosts this pre-St. Patrick's Day concert starring Plain Jane Automobile and A Million Years. The bands will play their own original music as well as cover songs by Irish bands like U2. There will also be a St. Patrick's Day photo booth.
When: March 14 : 9 p.m.
Price: $8 in advance, $10 at the door
Event Phone Number: 404-875-1522
http://www.smithsoldebar.com/
1578 Piedmont Ave. N.E.
Atlanta, GA 30324
404-875-1522


*Monday March 15, 2010*
::Rira Irish Pub
Father Ted appreciation Night 9pm


*Tuesday March 16, 2010*
::Rira Irish Pub
St. Pat's Pub Quiz 8pm


*Wednesday March 17, 2010 ST PATRICKS DAY*
::Rira Irish Pub
Midtown St. Pat's Music Festival
Biggest Paddy’s Day street party in Atlanta - ALL DAY

::St. Patrick’s Day Party at AltoRex Rooftop Lounge
Get ready to shake your shamrocks this St. Patrick’s Day with AltoRex Rooftop Lounge! The open-air lounge, situated atop nationally acclaimed restaurant Pacci Ristorante, will serve up green beer and drink specials including their signature Lemintcello, made of housemade Limoncello, Midori and fresh mint, as well as Irish food specials. Don’t miss your chance to win raffle prizes and take pictures with a real leprechaun!


*Restaurants With Irish-Themed Food and Drink Specials*
::Tap 1180
The Irish Party will be in full jig at Tap. Enjoy music from the live Irish Session Band along with Irish -Themed Food and Drink Specials.
Beer Specials - $3 Numbers Ale, $5 Guiness
Drink Specials - $5 Irish Coffee, $5 Irish Eyes Cocktail, $8 Irish Boilermaker - Pint of Smithwicks with Shots of Jameson
Food Specials - $6 St. Pattys Green Deviled Eggs, $13 Irish Burger - 100% Angus beef topped with corn beef and crispy shoestring potatoes

::BAKESHOP
In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, Bakeshop will be serving Irish Soda Bread all week! Order your favorite BAKESHOP sandwiches with an Irish twist or swing by to take a loaf home to enjoy!
For more information visit Bakeshopatl.com or call 404.892.9322.

::Rira Irish Pub
A special St. Patrick's menu will be served including irish potato cakes, shepherd's pie, emigrant's corned beef, lamb stew, beef and guiness stew, and many, many more! And of course, top off your Irish meal with a perfect pint of Guiness!