By Lindsay Forrest, DVI Intern
With St. Patrick’s Day quickly approaching on Thursday March 17, we put together a list of the best spots to celebrate this year in #DTJax. What’s better than green beer, leprechauns, Irish culture, live music, beads and drink specials? Throw on a green shirt, hat or maybe even a leprechaun costume and head to #DTJax.
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1. Shamrockin’ Saint Patrick’s Day Bash
Mavericks LIVE
March 17 | Doors open at 6 p.m.
Cost: $5 for guys, free for girls 21+
Celebrate a Mavericks LIVE special edition St. Patty’s Day ladies night featuring a green bikini contest, cash and prizes, music by Luke Bryan’s official DJ; DJ Rock, drink specials and more.
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2. St. Patrick’s Day Celebration
The Jacksonville Landing
March 17 | 4 p.m.
Cost: Free
Enjoy live music on the Coca-Cola Riverfront Stage, dance performances, green beer and The Landing’s green fountain.
Entertainment includes:
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3. St. Patrick’s Day Celebration
Fionn MacCool’s Irish Restaurant & Pub
March 17 | 9 a.m. – 2 a.m.
Cost: Free
Start your St. Patty’s day off with an Irish breakfast at Fionn MacCool’s served from 9 – 11 a.m then enjoy giveaways, roaming bagpipers, traditional Irish dancers, drink specials and a buffet throughout the day.
Schedule of events includes:
9 – 11 a.m. Traditional Irish Breakfast
10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Live music by Spade McQuade and the Allstars
11 a.m. – 9 p.m. A.Y.C.E Carved Corned Beef Buffet
1:30 – 4:30 p.m. Live music by Rathkeltair
5 – 9 p.m. Live music by Searson
9:30 p.m. – Closing Live performance by Seven Nations
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4. Love, Luck and Happiness Party for Kane
The Hourglass Pub
March 17 | 6 p.m. – 2 a.m.
Cost: Free
Support Kane, a 4 year old boy diagnosed with cancer a few months ago and his family in the Good Luck for Kane event on St. Patrick’s Day. 15% of all bar sales go to support Kane and his battle. Enjoy live model drawings by artists, green beer from Bold City Brewery and music from Richter7, all for a great cause!
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5. “Lucky” St. Patrick’s Day Celebration
Mark’s Jacksonville
March 17 | 8 p.m. – 2 a.m.
Cost: Free
Stop by Mark’s lounge and try your luck for an event sponsored by Michael Collins Whiskey featuring $4 Irish Whiskey, $6 Irish Car bombs, $3 Guinness and $3 New Castle.
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6. Spring Cocktail Tasting: Irish Edition
NOLA MOCA
March 17 | 6 – 8 p.m.
Cost: $30 per person
Not a fan of huge crowds and green beer? Sample beer, wine and Irish whiskey by Premium Beverage while enjoying small bites and treats inspired by the flavors of Ireland by Chef Kathy Collins. MOCA Jacksonville will also be open until 9 p.m. Purchase tickets here.
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7. St Patrick’s Day in The Elbow
March 17
Celebrate St. Patty’s Day at The Elbow Social in #DTJax’s Entertainment District! Happy hour is from 3 – 7 p.m at these participating locations:
∙ Burrito Gallery
∙ Burro Bar
∙ Chomp Chomp
∙ Dos Gatos
∙ Downtown Cigar Lounge
∙ Hourglass Pub & Coffeehouse
∙ Mark’s Downtown Club & Lounge
∙ Olio
∙ Super Food and Brew
After Happy Hour ends, head out to these events:
Almost Friday with DJ Deacon @ Mark’s Downtown
Thursday Takeover @ Downtown Cigar Lounge
Open Mic Poetry + Comedy @ Hourglass Pub
Throwback Thursdays @ 1904 Music Hall
Kickback Thursdays @ Azucena
Hip Hop & Hookah @ Burro Bar
Trivia @ Dos Gatos
Visit theelbowjax.com for more information.
If you are looking for upcoming events in #DTJax, check out our events calendar here. Slainte!